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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 launches Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2025-27

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for the period October 2025 to September 2027. This is APRA’s second Innovate RAP and third RAP since 2017. 
All industries
Media release
Published
13 October 2025

APRA Executive Board Member Suzanne Smith - Remarks to the ICA conference 2025

APRA has published the speech by Member Suzanne Smith to the 2025 Insurance Council of Australia conference in Sydney.
General insurance
Speech
Published
10 October 2025

Opening Statement to Senate Economics Legislation Committee – October 2025

APRA Publishes Chair John Lonsdale's Opening Statement to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee.
All industries
Opening statement
Published
9 October 2025

APRA disqualifies two directors of Xinja Bank under Financial Accountability Regime

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has disqualified the former CEO of Xinja Bank (Xinja) and one other director from being or acting as accountable persons of any authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI)1 under the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) for failing to comply with their accountability obligations.
Banking
Media release
Published
9 October 2025

APRA calls for stronger action by platform trustees

APRA has called on superannuation trustees to accelerate and escalate efforts to safeguard members’ investments held in platform products.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
7 October 2025

APRA publishes 2024-25 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
2 October 2025

APRA highlights strategic challenges for some trustees in promoting member outcomes over the longer term

APRA has published insights into challenges facing some superannuation trustees in operational efficiency, growth, and competitive positioning. In the paper “Delivering member outcomes in the future”, APRA discusses dynamics shaping the ongoing evolution of Australia’s superannuation system.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
2 October 2025

Statement on Deputy Chair Margaret Cole

APRA notes the Treasurer’s announcement of his intention to advertise for the position of APRA Deputy Chair after Deputy Chair Margaret Cole advised of her intention to leave APRA at the end of her current term.
All industries
Media release
Published
19 September 2025

APRA monitors Eric Insurance’s exit from the general insurance market

APRA notes that the voluntary administrators of Eric Insurance Limited (Eric) will convene a meeting of Eric’s creditors on 16 September 2025.
General insurance
Media release
Published
5 September 2025

APRA releases letters sent to Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher

APRA has published two letters recently sent to Treasurer Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP and Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher.
All industries
Media release
Published
4 September 2025
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