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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 publishes supplementary tables on default insurance for the Quarterly Superannuation Product Statistics

The supplementary tables released today contain information on insurance offered to superannuation members on a default basis.
Life insurance
Media release
Published
21 November 2023

APRA releases response to consultation on minor amendments to prudential framework for ADIs and insurers

The letter to industry issued today follows the consultation released in June 2023 on APRA's proposed updates to ensure that the framework for ADIs and insurers is refreshed in a timely manner between more comprehensive reviews of prudential standards.
Cross-industry
Media release
Published
16 November 2023

APRA proposes targeted changes on liquidity and capital in response to global banking turmoil

The proposed amendments, outlined in a letter to authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs), reflect lessons learned from bank crisis events in the United States and Europe earlier this year.
Banking
Media release
Published
15 November 2023

APRA Chair John Lonsdale - Speech to FINSIA The Regulators 2023

In brief prepared remarks ahead of a panel discussion, Mr Lonsdale reflected on how APRA’s latest Corporate Plan was guiding its priorities in maintaining financial stability in an uncertain external environment.
All industries
Speech
Published
3 November 2023

APRA applies additional $20m capital requirement to RAC Insurance

A governance prudential review undertaken by APRA revealed significant weaknesses in areas of outsourcing controls, conflict management and board decision making. APRA notes that RAC has reviewed its governance framework and is implementing an action plan to address these issues.
General insurance
Media release
Published
1 November 2023

APRA releases Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics for September 2023

The Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics (MADIS) publication provides selected information on the banking business of individual banks within the domestic market.
Media release
Published
31 October 2023

APRA responds to consultation on amendments to capital adequacy reporting standard

The letter issued today follows the consultation released in September 2023 on the proposed amendments to Reporting Standard ARS 180.0 Capital Adequacy: Counterparty Credit Risk (ARS180.0).
Banking
Media release
Published
30 October 2023

Opening Statement to Senate Economics Legislation Committee - October 2023

APRA Publishes Chair John Lonsdale's Opening Statement To The Senate Economics Legislation Committee.
All industries
Opening statement
Published
26 October 2023

APRA releases Operations of Private Health Insurers Annual Report

The Operations of Private Health Insurers Annual Report shows expenses, revenues and operational information about private health insurers.
Private health insurance
Media release
Published
25 October 2023

APRA releases annual general insurance institution-level statistics for June 2023

The annual general insurance institution-level statistics publication contains individual insurance group information about financial performance, financial position, capital adequacy and key ratios.
General insurance
Media release
Published
24 October 2023
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