Australian prudential regulation authority (APRA)
The government’s independent statutory authority that supervises and regulates Australia’s financial services industry (including banks, credit unions, insurance companies, and superannuation funds). It enforces strict financial standards to ensure these institutions remain financially sound and can fulfill their promises to depositors, policyholders, and fund members.
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