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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 releases latest Points of Presence Statistics for authorised deposit-taking institutions

The points of presence statistics are a detailed listing of the physical banking service channels provided to Australians, including branches, ATMs and EFTPOS facilities.
Media release
Published
16 October 2024

APRA revokes International Bank of Australia’s restricted banking licence

International Bank of Australia has requested their licence to operate as a restricted authorised deposit-taking institution be revoked by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.
Banking
Media release
Published
1 October 2024

APRA releases performance metrics and insights package to improve transparency in superannuation

APRA has released a comprehensive package of product performance metrics and insights to increase transparency and sharpen superannuation trustees’ focus on improving member outcomes.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
24 September 2024

APRA releases response to consultation on enhancements to superannuation data collections

APRA has issued a response to the recent consultation on enhancements to superannuation data collections relating to indirect investment costs and trustee financial statements reporting.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
20 September 2024

APRA releases quarterly authorised deposit-taking institution statistics for June 2024

This publication contains the quarterly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution (ADI) Performance and the quarterly ADI Property Exposure statistics for the quarter ending 30 June 2024.
Banking
Media release
Published
12 September 2024

APRA proposes update to bank capital framework to strengthen crisis preparedness

APRA has proposed changes to the capital framework for banks in relation to hybrid instruments to simplify and improve the effectiveness of bank capital in a crisis.
Cross-industry
Media release
Published
10 September 2024

APRA seeks disqualification of First Super co-chair Michael O’Connor

APRA has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia seeking civil penalties and the disqualification of First Super Pty Ltd (First Super) director and co-chair Michael O’Connor.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
6 September 2024

APRA releases 2024 superannuation performance test results

APRA has released the results of the 2024 superannuation performance test. 
Superannuation
Media release
Published
30 August 2024

APRA releases superannuation statistics for June 2024

This publication contains the Quarterly Superannuation Performance statistics and the Quarterly MySuper Statistics report for the June 2024 quarter.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
29 August 2024

APRA announces internal reorganisation to better support strategic priorities

APRA has announced some changes to its internal structure designed to ensure it remains equipped to deal with emerging and future challenges.
All industries
Media release
Published
28 August 2024
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