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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 letter on liquidity treatment of deposits placed with settlement service providers

APRA has released a letter to Minimum Liquidity Holding (MLH) authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) on the liquidity treatment of deposits placed with settlement service providers (SSPs).
Banking
Media release
Published
2 April 2026

APRA imposes additional licence conditions on Fiducian

APRA has imposed additional licence conditions on Fiducian Portfolio Services Limited to address prudential concerns relating to its investment governance frameworks and practices, including oversight of platform investment options made available to members, and its board’s effectiveness in discharging its duties and obligations.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
1 April 2026

APRA grants new general insurance licence to Europ Assistance Australia

APRA has granted Europ Assistance Australia Pty Ltd a licence to operate as a general insurer (GI) under the Insurance Act 1973.
General insurance
Media release
Published
1 April 2026

APRA finalises changes to the capital treatment of longevity products to improve retirement outcomes

APRA has finalised amendments to its prudential standards on the capital treatment of longevity products, including annuities, to strengthen the market for retirement income products.
Life insurance
Media release
Published
31 March 2026

APRA releases consultation on remaking Level 3 conglomerate standards

APRA has today released a consultation package on remaking Level 3 conglomerate prudential standards.
All industries
Media release
Published
31 March 2026

APRA appoints two new Executive Directors

APRA has appointed two new Executive Directors to fill recent vacancies.
All industries
Media release
Published
30 March 2026

APRA Member Therese McCarthy Hockey's remarks to the 2026 COBA CEO and Director Forum

APRA has published a speech delivered this morning by Member Therese McCarthy Hockey to the COBA CEO and Director Forum in Sydney.
Banking
Speech
Published
17 March 2026

APRA imposes additional licence conditions on Australian Ethical Superannuation

APRA has imposed additional licence conditions on Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Ltd (AES), the trustee for the Australian Ethical Retail Superannuation Fund, to address concerns regarding its expenditure management.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
27 November 2025

APRA to limit high debt-to-income home loans to constrain riskier lending

APRA will limit high debt-to-income (DTI) home lending to pre-emptively contain a build-up of housing-related vulnerabilities in the financial system.
Banking
Media release
Published
27 November 2025

Super trustees urged to accelerate progress on retirement support for members

ASIC and APRA have today jointly released the 2025 Retirement Income Covenant (RIC) Pulse Check report, which assesses the progress trustees have made in developing retirement income strategies for Australians approaching or in retirement.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
26 November 2025
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