APRA Insight - Issue 3 2018
Articles that discuss policy initiatives and key developments across the APRA-regulated industries.
Testing resilience: The 2017 banking industry stress test
This article shares some behind-the-scenes information on how APRA approaches stress testing, with insights into how this played out for the 2017 banking industry stress test.
Cloud control: APRA evolves its stance on shared computing services
APRA explains the thinking behind the release of an updated information paper on the use of cloud computing.
The private health insurance policy roadmap: Where are we now?
With new prudential standards and guides released as part of Phase Two of APRA’s PHI roadmap, this articles delves into the changes and looks ahead to Phase Three.
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.