APRA News & Publications

APRA Remarks on Australia's Financial System Vulnerabilities

APRA Chairman John Lonsdale delivered remarks at the 2026 AFR Banking Summit, outlining vulnerabilities in Australia's financial system and announcing plans to strengthen liquidity frameworks for large banks. Measures are also proposed to ease regulatory burdens for smaller banks.

APRA Consults on Bank Capital and Liquidity Reforms

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is consulting on reforms to bank capital and liquidity settings. The proposed changes aim to enhance the resilience of Australia's financial system by updating liquidity frameworks to align with international practice and making the capital framework more risk-sensitive. The reforms are expected to be broadly cost-neutral for the industry.

APRA Quarterly Insurance Statistics - December 2025

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its quarterly industry aggregate insurance statistical publications for the December 2025 quarter. These releases include performance statistics for general, life, and private health insurance sectors.

APRA Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics - January 2026

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics (MADIS) publication for January 2026. This notice provides access to the latest statistical data for deposit-taking institutions.

APRA revokes Bank of Nova Scotia's ADI licence

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has revoked the authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI) licence of the Bank of Nova Scotia. This action follows the bank's decision to exit the Australian market and voluntarily surrender its licence.

APRA Statement on Gender Pay Gap

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) reported a 5.6% average total remuneration gender pay gap for 2024, a slight increase from the previous year. APRA is implementing initiatives to advance gender equality and reduce the gap.

APRA Releases Quarterly ADI Statistics for December 2025

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its quarterly statistics for Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions (ADIs) for the quarter ending December 2025. The release includes updated data on financial performance, property exposures, and the impact of recently activated debt-to-income (DTI) limits.