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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 applies additional licence conditions on Mercer Super

APRA has imposed additional licence conditions on Mercer Superannuation (Australia) Limited (Mercer Super).
Superannuation
Media release
Published
28 May 2024

APRA grants new general insurance licence to Everest International Reinsurance

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has licensed Everest International Reinsurance Ltd as a general insurer.
General insurance
Media release
Published
13 May 2024

APRA publishes new and updated FAQs on Superannuation Data Transformation

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has updated the Superannuation Data Transformation frequently asked questions.
Media release
Published
18 April 2024

APRA to publish super fund expense data

APRA will publish new data on superannuation trustees’ expenses and investments. The data, to be published from August 2024, will include expenses at a fund level across a range of categories as well as the recipients of payments to industrial bodies and related parties for sponsorships and political donations.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
27 March 2024

APRA and ASIC release a cross-industry information package on the Financial Accountability Regime

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have published more information to help banks, insurers and superannuation trustees prepare for the commencement of the Financial Accountability Regime.
All industries
Media release
Published
14 March 2024

APRA removes National Australia Bank’s operational risk capital add-on

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has removed the $500 million capital add-on it imposed on National Australia Bank in July 2019.
Banking
Media release
Published
13 March 2024

APRA releases private health insurance risk equalisation statistics for 2022/23

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its private health insurance risk equalisation statistics publication for the 2022/23 financial year.
Private health insurance
Media release
Published
12 March 2024

APRA and ASIC issue final rules and further guidance for the Financial Accountability Regime

The FAR aims to improve the risk and governance cultures of all APRA-regulated entities by imposing a strengthened responsibility and accountability framework for all APRA-regulated entities and their directors as well as their most senior executives.
All industries
Media release
Published
8 March 2024

APRA revokes Islamic Bank’s restricted banking licence

Islamic Bank 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
7 March 2024

APRA amends authorised deposit-taking institution licence for Avenue Bank to remove restrictions

APRA grants Avenue Bank Limited a licence to operate as an authorised deposit-taking institution.
Banking
Media release
Published
4 March 2024
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