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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 and ASIC release notes on Superannuation CEO Roundtable - September 2023

The Roundtable was hosted by APRA Deputy Commissioner and ASIC Senior Executive Leader Jane Eccleston.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
20 October 2023

APRA releases observations on credit risk provisioning practices for locally incorporated ADIs

In a letter to industry released today, APRA wrote to all locally incorporated ADIs that do not apply prescribed provisioning under Prudential Standard APS 220 Credit Risk Management (APS 220) to outline observations on provisioning practices.
Banking
Media release
Published
19 October 2023

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.
Banking
Media release
Published
18 October 2023

APRA and ASIC publish latest data on life insurance claims and disputes - June 2023

APRA’s Life Insurance Claims and Disputes Statistics publication presents the key industry and entity-level claims and disputes outcomes for 17 Australian life insurers writing direct business (i.e. excluding reinsurance).
Media release
Published
17 October 2023

APRA publishes 2022-23 Annual Report

APRA's Annual Report is prepared in accordance with sections 43 and 46 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
All industries
Media release
Published
13 October 2023

APRA Chair John Lonsdale - Speech to Citi Australia and New Zealand Investment Conference

In “Aftershock: lessons from a real-life banking stress test”, APRA Chair John Lonsdale outlined the steps APRA was taking to shore up financial system stability in response to the lessons learned from the global banking turmoil of earlier this year.
Banking
Speech
Published
12 October 2023

APRA and ASIC release consultation on general insurance and life insurance data collections

APRA and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) release two joint discussion papers on plans to enhance the data collections for the life and general insurance industries.
Media release
Published
12 October 2023

APRA Executive Board Member Suzanne Smith - Speech to the Insurance Council of Australia Annual Conference

Member Suzanne Smith’s speech to the Insurance Council of Australia’s Annual Conference in Sydney.
Cross-industry
Speech
Published
12 October 2023

APRA publishes AASB17 updates to the Insurance frequently asked questions

The FAQs provide timely guidance on commonly asked questions about APRA Connect.
Cross-industry
Media release
Published
11 October 2023

APRA consults on increased transparency of super fund expenditure

APRA has written to superannuation trustees inviting their feedback on its plans to publish total fund expenditure and expanded asset allocation data by mid-2024.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
10 October 2023
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