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RBA Glossary definition for APRA
APRA – Australian Prudential Regulation Authority. APRA is the prudential regulator of the Australian financial services industry. It oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance companies, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry.
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Inflation and the Monetary Policy Framework
8 Sep 2022
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Speech - 2022
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2022/pdf/sp-gov-2022-09-08.pdf
The RBA and the Australian Economy
16 Dec 2021
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We do not directly regulate the banks,but we work closely with the prudential regulator, APRA, on issues that affect the stability of thefinancial system. ... The RBA hasbeen working with APRA to require banks to factor appropriate buffers for higher
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2021/pdf/sp-gov-2021-12-16.pdf
Responding to the Economic and Financial Impact of COVID-19
23 Apr 2020
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customers. APRA and ASIC both stand ready to assist institutionswork through regulatory issues arising from the virus. ... Iwelcome APRA's confirmation this afternoon that it also supports ADIs using this scheme.
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2020/pdf/sp-gov-2020-03-19.pdf
22/09/2020 New Financial Statistics: The Value of Sound Data ...
22 Sep 2020
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New fixed rates. New variable loans. Series break in July 2019; thereafter, data based on EFS collectionSources: APRA; banks’ websites; CANSTAR; RBA; Securitisation System. ... Sources: APRA; CANSTAR; major banks’ websites; RBA. The cash rate
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2020/pdf/sp-so-2020-09-17.pdf
Some Innovative Mortgage Data
13 Aug 2017
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That changed when thebanks responded to requirements by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to tightenlending standards, with a particular focus on investor loans. ... Then, earlier this year, APRA and theAustralian Securities and
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2017/pdf/sp-ag-2017-08-14.pdf
11/20/2017 Australian Property – Financial Stability and Foreign Involvement ...
20 Nov 2017
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The ReserveBank does not supervise or regulate lending institutions; in Australia that is the responsibility of theAustralian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). ... 9]. See APRA's thematic review of commercial property lending <http://www.apra.gov.au
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2017/pdf/sp-so-2017-11-20.pdf
Financial Stability in Uncertain Times
24 Nov 2020
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Indeed APRA has encouraged the banks to use their capital buffers for just this purpose. ... of a multi-year program by APRA to increase the capital levels of the Australian banks.
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2020/pdf/sp-ag-2020-10-27.pdf
Prudent Mortgage Lending Standards Help Ensure Financial Stability
22 Feb 2012
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And unlike in the United States, there is only one prudential supervisor, APRA. ... Indeed, APRA has been consulting with the boards of the larger banking institutions about their housing lending standards.
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2012/pdf/sp-so-230212.pdf
3/26/2021 The End of Libor and the Australian Market ...
26 Mar 2021
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Regulators globally – including ASIC, APRA and the Reserve Bank – are strongly encouraging financialinstitutions and corporations that use derivatives contracts referencing LIBOR to review and, whereverpractical, adhere to the ISDA protocol.
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2021/pdf/sp-ag-2021-03-18.pdf
Transcript of Question & Answer Session
18 Mar 2010
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Mortgage Finance Industry Association, Industry Leaders Panel Forum
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2009/pdf/sp-ag-220709.pdf