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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 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

APRA releases 2025 superannuation performance test results and product insights

APRA has released the results of the 2025 superannuation performance test.
Media release
Published
29 August 2025

APRA publishes 2025-26 Corporate Plan

APRA has published its latest Corporate Plan aimed at preserving the safety and stability of banks, insurers, superannuation trustees and the broader financial system.
All industries
Media release
Published
21 August 2025

APRA’s plans to support small and medium-sized banks

APRA will make changes to its banking framework to increase proportionality and reduce regulatory burden as part of the Council of Financial Regulators’ Review into Small and Medium-sized Banks.
Banking
Media release
Published
7 August 2025

APRA increases capital requirement and imposes licence conditions on KeyInvest

APRA has placed an additional $5.5 million capital requirement and imposed additional licence conditions on KeyInvest Limited (KeyInvest), following a review of its risk management framework.
Life insurance
Media release
Published
5 August 2025

APRA proposes changes to create a simpler and more efficient bank licensing framework

APRA has proposed changes to its bank licensing framework aimed at simplifying and speeding up the licensing process and better supporting new entrants to the banking sector.
Banking
Media release
Published
30 July 2025

APRA announces update on macroprudential settings

APRA has issued its semi-annual update on macroprudential policy settings.
Banking
Media release
Published
23 July 2025

APRA receives BUSSQ independent expert report

APRA has received the final independent expert report on BUSS (Queensland) Pty Ltd, the trustee for BUSSQ.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
2 July 2025

APRA’s new prudential standard on operational risk management comes into force

Banks, insurers and superannuation funds will need to meet higher standards of operational risk management from today as new requirements from the APRA come into force.
All industries
Media release
Published
1 July 2025

APRA shines light on retirement product performance

APRA has published data on superannuation retirement products for the first time. The performance of retirement products is vital to the retirement incomes received by Australians.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
26 June 2025
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