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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 maintains current macroprudential settings in uncertain environment

APRA has issued its semi-annual update on macroprudential policy settings
Banking
Media release
Published
25 November 2024

Opening Statement to Senate Economics Legislation Committee - November 2024

APRA Publishes Chair John Lonsdale's Opening Statement to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee.
All industries
Opening statement
Published
22 November 2024

APRA response to Cbus board announcement

APRA has issued a response regarding the board announcement by Cbus.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
19 November 2024

H.E.S.T. Australia to make payments to members impacted by March 2020 revaluations

H.E.S.T. Australia Ltd (HESTA) has agreed to make payments to two cohorts of members impacted by valuation decisions made at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
19 November 2024

APRA releases survey results assessing management of risks associated with climate change in the financial sector

APRA has published the findings of its second climate risk self-assessment survey.
All industries
Media release
Published
13 November 2024

APRA applies additional $10m capital requirement to Pacific International Insurance

APRA has applied an additional $10 million capital requirement to Pacific International Insurance Pty Limited (Pacific).
General insurance
Media release
Published
1 November 2024

APRA amends operational risk financial requirements for superannuation trustees

APRA has amended the prudential requirements for superannuation trustees relating to operational risk financial requirements (ORFR) as set out in Prudential Standard SPS 114 Operational Risk Financial Requirement (SPS 114) and related guidance.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
24 October 2024

APRA releases letter to RSE licensees on intensified supervision approach

The letter provides RSE Licensees with clarity about APRA’s planned activity in this area over the next 12 months, in accordance with APRA’s recently released Corporate Plan.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
22 October 2024

APRA publishes 2023-24 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
16 October 2024

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.
Media release
Published
16 October 2024
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