The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Press Releases

APRA review highlights the need for improved valuation and liquidity risk governance in superannuation

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released findings from a review into superannuation trustees’ progress in implementing enhanced valuation governance and liquidity risk management requirements. The findings will help trustees in  …

APRA releases updates to its APRA Connect taxonomy artefacts page

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APRA releases enhanced annual private health insurance statistics for 2023-2024

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APRA publishes the September 2024 edition of the Quarterly Superannuation Industry Publication, Superannuation Product Statistics ...

APRA releases quarterly authorised deposit-taking institution statistics for September 2024

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 September 2024. ADIs remained well- …

APRA releases quarterly private health insurance performance statistics for September 2024

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APRA to phase out AT1 as eligible bank capital

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has confirmed it will phase out the use of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments to simplify and improve the effectiveness of bank capital in a crisis. Following an extensive consultation process …

APRA finalises enhancements to superannuation data collections

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has responded to a recent consultation on enhancing superannuation data collections covering investments, trustee licensee profile and trustee profile. The new data aims to improve member outcomes …

APRA releases quarterly general insurance and life insurance statistics for September 2024

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APRA releases details on insurance Climate Vulnerability Assessment

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has published an information paper outlining the objectives and design of the insurance Climate Vulnerability Assessment (insurance CVA) that is underway with Australia’s five largest general insurers. …

APRA releases response to consultation on minor amendments to prudential framework for ADIs, insurers and RSE licensees

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a response to consultation on proposed minor amendments to the prudential framework for authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs), insurers and registrable superannuation entity (RSE) …

APRA releases Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics for October 2024

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APRA statement on Cbus independent review

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) can confirm that it has now received the final report of the independent expert. Cbus is now required under the licence conditions to publish the report. The independent review was required under …

APRA releases quarterly private health insurance statistics for September 2024

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its quarterly private health insurance (PHI) publication for the September 2024 quarter. This edition of the publication covers statistics on membership, coverage, benefits paid, medical …

APRA and ASIC release observations from the banking industry's implementation of the Financial Accountability Regime

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have published a letter containing observations on registration and notification lodgements made since the Financial Accountability Regime …

APRA releases superannuation statistics for September 2024

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its Quarterly Superannuation Performance publication and the Quarterly MySuper Statistics report for the September 2024 quarter. Key statistics for the superannuation industry as at 30 …

APRA Chair John Lonsdale’s speech to the European Australian Business Council

As with any APRA stress test, we need to devise a hypothetical scenario for participants to model, with the goal being to propose events and conditions that are “severe but plausible”. Sadly, as we look at the external operating environment there are any …

APRA maintains current macroprudential settings in uncertain environment

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) will keep its current macroprudential policy settings steady following its regular review of domestic and international economic and financial conditions and risks.  APRA’s macroprudential policy tools …

Opening Statement to Senate Economics Legislation Committee - November 2024

Thank you for the opportunity to provide the Committee with an update on APRA’s initiatives to uphold safety, stability and resilience in Australia’s financial system, in the interests of the Australian community and to ensure regulated entities are …

APRA Executive Director Carmen Beverley-Smith's remarks to the ASFA Conference 2024

Good morning and thank you ASFA for the opportunity to speak here today. As recent press coverage and Simone Constant’s comments highlight, the superannuation industry is under intense scrutiny. Not just by APRA and ASIC but by media commentators, the …