The 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, friendly societies, and most of the superannuation industry. APRA is funded largely by the industries that it supervises. It was established on 1 July 1998. APRA currently supervises institutions holding $4.5 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Act 1998
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
5
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Executive Management
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Level 26, 400 George St
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Chair | Mr. John Lonsdale PSM | 31 October 2022 | 30 October 2027 |
| Deputy Chair | Ms. Helen Rowell | 1 July 2018 | 30 June 2023 |
| Deputy Chair | Ms. Margaret Cole | 31 October 2022 | 30 June 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Suzanne Smith | 31 October 2022 | 30 October 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Therese McCarthy Hockey | 31 October 2022 | 30 October 2027 |
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