APRA

The regulator has granted a restricted ADI licence to a new bank for the Australian market.

The regulator has recorded further growth in the overall loan book size of Australia’s banks during November 2023.

APRA statistics have revealed that Australian banks’ owner-occupier loan books grew by over $5 billion in August.

All major banks recorded mortgage loan book growth in January, as the regulator reveals the latest statistics for ADIs.

The regulator has revealed it has “no such plans” to introduce new regulations to combat risks presented by AI.

The financial system will undergo its first system-wide stress test in 2025, the prudential regulator has announced.

The prudential regulator has announced four new executive appointments as well as changes to the structure and responsibilities of its executive team.

Deputy chair Helen Rowell has recently announced her departure from her position at APRA after serving 10 years.

More than 400 bank branches closed across Australia in the year to 30 June 2023, despite three of the four major banks halting closures amid a regional inquiry.

The prudential regulator is launching a public consultation on its ‘points of presence data’, as recommended in a regional banking report.

APRA has confirmed it has removed restrictions to an RADI, allowing it to operate as a fully fledged bank.

A new bank has been formed after the prudential regulator has granted it a full banking licence without restrictions.

The prudential regulator has decided to maintain the mortgage serviceability buffer at 3 per cent.

Westpac is set to have its risk capital add-on reduced by $500 million after positive progress to improve risk governance, culture and risk management.

APRA has finalised reforms to enhance banks’ liquidity and capital requirements, aiming to bolster their ability to handle future stress events.

BNP Paribas Securities Services’ authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI) licence has been terminated, post-restructure.

The regulator has confirmed it has revoked a restricted ADI licence upon request from the bank.

The 3.0 per cent loan serviceability buffer and existing macroprudential policy settings are “appropriate”, APRA has concluded in an assessment of its policy settings.

The prudential regulator has taken firm action against Medibank following a major cyber incident in October 2022.

The government body has reinforced its confidence in the 3 per cent serviceability buffer, claiming it ensures stability. It seems not many agree, however.