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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 consults on changes to the National Claims and Policies Database

APRA has released a consultation on a proposal to replace the non-confidentiality determination that supports publication of aggregated statistics from the National Claims and Policies Database (NCPD).
All industries
Media release
Published
19 May 2026

APRA disqualifies former chair of Xinja Bank under the Financial Accountability Regime

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has disqualified the former chair of Xinja Bank Limited (Xinja), Lindley Edwards, from being an accountable person of any authorised deposit-taking institution under the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR).
Banking
Media release
Published
19 May 2026

APRA consults on more efficient and transparent bank licensing framework

APRA has released for consultation a new draft licensing framework for locally-incorporated ADIs.
Banking
Media release
Published
13 May 2026

APRA temporarily withdraws Guidelines on Recognition of an External Credit Assessment Institution

APRA, as part of its ongoing regular review of the standards and guidance that form its prudential framework, has temporarily withdrawn its Guidelines on Recognition of an External Credit Assessment Institution (the Guidelines).
Media release
Published
7 May 2026

Revised Frequently Asked Questions – APS 221 Large Exposures

APRA has revised the FAQs for Prudential Standard APS 221 Large Exposures (APS 221) to clarify APRA’s expectations on how exposures to structured vehicles should be calculated and reported using the stored value look through methodology.
Banking
Media release
Published
5 May 2026

APRA revokes in1Bank’s authorised deposit-taking institution licence

APRA has revoked in1Bank Limited’s (in1Bank) authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI) licence under the Banking Act 1959.
Banking
Media release
Published
4 May 2026

APRA calls for a step-change in AI-related risk management and governance

APRA has called for a step-change in how banks, insurers and superannuation trustees manage AI-related risks as the technology continues to rapidly evolve.
All industries
Media release
Published
30 April 2026

APRA finalises targeted amendments to CPS 230 Operational Risk Management

APRA has finalised targeted amendments to prudential standard CPS 230 Operational Risk Management, prudential practice guide CPG 230, and the corresponding Material Service Provider Register template.
All industries
Media release
Published
30 April 2026

APRA consults on amendments to reporting standards for life insurers

APRA proposes to update the reporting standards to ensure consistency with other collections in APRA Connect.
Life insurance
Media release
Published
24 April 2026

APRA applies additional $2m capital requirement to Sovereign Insurance Australia Pty Ltd

APRA has applied an additional $2 million capital requirement to Sovereign Insurance Australia Pty Ltd (SIA), reflecting SIA’s heightened risk profile due to weaknesses in managing non-financial risk and regulatory reporting.
Cross-industry
Media release
Published
8 April 2026
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