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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is the prudential regulator of the financial services industry. It oversees banks, mutuals, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, private health insurers, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry. APRA currently supervises institutions holding around $9.8 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members. 

APRA finalises FAQ on liquidity treatment of deposits with settlement service providers

APRA has released a letter to Minimum Liquidity Holding authorised deposit-taking institutions on the liquidity treatment of deposits placed with settlement service providers (SSPs).
Banking
Media release
Published
2 June 2026

APRA imposes additional licence conditions on HTFS Nominees Pty Limited

APRA has imposed additional licence conditions on HTFS Nominees Pty Limited (HTFS) to address prudential concerns relating to its investment governance and member outcome frameworks and practices, including oversight of platform investment options made available to super fund members.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
29 May 2026

APRA maintains current macroprudential policy settings in highly uncertain environment

APRA will keep its macroprudential policy settings steady following its latest review of domestic and international financial conditions and risks.
All industries
Media release
Published
28 May 2026

APRA releases superannuation statistics for March 2026

APRA has released its Quarterly Superannuation Performance publication report for the March 2026 quarter.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
28 May 2026

APRA formalises three-tiered approach to proportionality in banking prudential framework

APRA has confirmed plans to formally introduce a three-tiered approach to proportionality in its prudential framework for banking.
Banking
Media release
Published
27 May 2026

APRA and ASIC host life insurance CEO roundtable – April 2026

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) hosted a joint life insurance CEO roundtable on 15 April 2026.
Life insurance
Media release
Published
22 May 2026

APRA and ASIC release notes on life insurance CEO roundtable – April 2026

APRA and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have published the public notes from the life insurance CEO roundtable held on 15 April 2026.
Life insurance
Media release
Published
22 May 2026

APRA finalises class exemption for approval to own or control an RSE licensee

APRA has finalised a class exemption from the change of ownership and control provisions of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
22 May 2026

APRA revokes Eric Insurance’s general insurance licence

APRA has revoked Eric Insurance Limited’s (Eric’s) authorisation to carry on insurance business in Australia under the Insurance Act 1973, following a written request from Eric’s voluntary administrators, McGrathNicol.
General insurance
Media release
Published
21 May 2026

APRA’s latest System Risk Outlook highlights resilience as geopolitical and technological risks intensify

APRA has intensified its oversight of banks, insurers and superannuation trustees as geopolitical tensions, artificial intelligence (AI) and growing complexity in global markets reshape the risk environment.
All industries
Media release
Published
21 May 2026
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