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Banks defend default interest amid regulatory threat

Introducing regulatory transcriptions on the application of default interest would “impede the flexibility” that “needs to be exercised” by banks, the Australian Banking Association has told ...

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Second deputy chair to lead APRA’s enforcement review

The prudential regulator has announced that its “enforcement strategy and infrastructure” will be reviewed by its recently appointed second deputy chair.

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Government urged to limit ‘destructive’ APRA powers

What was supposed to be an exercise in reviewing lending standards has “quickly become a course in economic destruction”, according to property market research firm Propertyology.

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APRA proposes raising ADI capital requirements

The prudential regulator is seeking to raise ADI capital requirements to enhance the financial system’s ability to cope with disruption.

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APRA finalises information security standard for ADIs

Information security at APRA-regulated entities are “ultimately” the responsibility of boards, according to the final infosec standard issued by the prudential regulator.

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APRA gets $59m boost, reappoints Byres

The government has committed $58.7 million to “strengthen” APRA’s enforcement powers after the regulator was criticised by the royal commission.

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APRA tells RC there is ‘a role’ for expense benchmarks

The prudential regulator has tentatively backed the use of benchmarks in mortgage assessments in its response to the royal commission’s interim report.

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Australia’s financial system is ‘fundamentally sound’: APRA

APRA’s chairman has said that the financial system in Australia is fundamentally sound, but he was willing to work on improvements.

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BEAR regime not a ‘one-off exercise’: APRA

The prudential regulator has informed banks that measures underpinning the Banking Executive Accountability Regime may be “enhanced” and “built on” over time.

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