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APRA grants new authorised deposit-taking institution licence to Alex Bank

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has granted Alex Bank Pty Limited a licence to operate as an authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI) without restrictions under the Banking Act 1959.

Alex Bank Limited was previously licensed by APRA in July 2021 as a Restricted ADI.

More information on the Restricted ADI licence framework can be found at: APRA finalises new Restricted Authorised Deposit-taking Institution licensing framework.

An updated list of all APRA-authorised ADIs can be found on the APRA website at: Register of authorised deposit-taking institutions and an updated list of all ADIs covered under the Financial Claims Scheme (FCS) can be found here ADIs covered under the FCS.

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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 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members.