The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Press Releases

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

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has published insights into challenges facing some superannuation trustees in operational efficiency, growth, and competitive positioning. In the paper “Delivering member outcomes into the future”, APRA …

APRA releases letter on the revocation of SRS 331.0 Services

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has issued a letter to all registrable superannuation entity (RSE) licensees on the revocation of Reporting Standard SRS 331.0 Services (SRS 331.0). The letter follows APRA’s revocation of Prudential …

APRA releases Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics for August 2025

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APRA releases intermediated general insurance statistics for June 2025

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its bi-annual intermediated general insurance statistics for June 2025. The intermediated general insurance statistics publication provides an overview of intermediated general insurance …

Statement on Deputy Chair Margaret Cole

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) notes the Treasurer’s announcement today of his intention to advertise for the position of APRA Deputy Chair after Deputy Chair Margaret Cole advised the Treasurer of her intention to leave APRA at the …

APRA releases notes on Superannuation CEO Roundtable - August 2025

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) are releasing the public notes on the Superannuation CEO roundtable held on Wednesday 27 August 2025. The roundtable was hosted by APRA …

APRA responds to consultation on minor proposals for instruments relating to section 66 of the Banking Act

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a response to the consultation on a set of minor proposals for instruments relating to section 66 of the Banking Act 1959. APRA’s proposals pertained to section 66 exemption and …

APRA releases annual private health insurance coverage survey

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its annual private health insurance coverage survey publication for the December 2024 reference period. The Private Health Insurance Annual Coverage Survey provides a snapshot of the number …

Therese McCarthy Hockey’s opening remarks to FINSIA’s The Regulators

Good afternoon. In preparing to speak here today, I was looking through your website and saw the FINSIA members’ aspirations of professionalism, integrity, and high standards. Like you, regulators seek to perform our roles to the highest level, which for …

APRA releases quarterly authorised deposit-taking institution statistics for June 2025

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released the Quarterly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution (ADI) Performance and the Quarterly ADI Property Exposures publications for the quarter ending 30 June 2025. Key statistics for ADIs1 for …

APRA publishes June 2025 edition of Quarterly Superannuation Industry Publication, Fund-level and Product Statistics

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

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) notes that the voluntary administrators of Eric Insurance Limited (Eric) will convene a meeting of Eric’s creditors on 16 September 2025. This is to allow creditors to vote on a deed of company …

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

Today, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) published two letters recently sent to Treasurer Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP and Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher. The letters outline nine actions APRA is taking to support …

APRA Executive Director of Cross-industry Risk Chris Gower – speech to RMA CRO Conference 2025

Key points “Internationally, there continues to be significant geopolitical uncertainty, with ongoing conflicts, great power rivalries and global trade policies in flux. Australia’s open economy and the deep global interconnections in our financial system …

APRA releases 2025 superannuation performance test results and product insights

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released the results of the 2025 superannuation performance test. The annual test, which has been administered by APRA over the past four years, assesses long-term performance to improve …

APRA releases quarterly insurance statistics for June 2025

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APRA releases Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics for July 2025

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APRA releases notes on Superannuation CEO Roundtables - July 2025

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) are releasing the public notes on the Superannuation CEO roundtables held on Wednesday 23 July and Wednesday 30 July 2025. The roundtables …

APRA releases superannuation statistics for June 2025

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its Quarterly Superannuation Performance publication for the June 2025 quarter. Key statistics for the superannuation industry as at 30 June 2025:   June 2024 June 2025 Change Total …

APRA consults on minor updates to the prudential and reporting framework for ADIs, insurers and RSE licensees

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released for consultation a number of minor updates to the prudential and reporting framework for authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs), general, life and private health insurers and …