Standards and practice guides

Governance

Governance standards require entities to act with honesty and integrity and to be run by people with the right skills, knowledge and experience. They include foundational requirements for good governance and the fitness and propriety of people in positions of responsibility.

Board

Prudential standard

CPS 510 Governance
Current
1 January 2024
CPS 510 Governance requires all entities (excluding RSE licensees) to maintain a governance framework in line with their size, type and complexity.

Prudential practice guide

APG 223 Residential Mortgage Lending
Current
1 January 2023
APG 223 Residential Mortgage Lending provides guidance for ADIs on their core risk management requirements.

Accountability

Prudential standard

CPS 520 Fit and Proper
Current
1 July 2019
CPS 520 Fit and Proper requires all entities (excluding RSE licensees) to determine the fitness and propriety of individuals in positions of responsibility.

Prudential practice guide

APG 520 Fit and Proper
Current
1 July 2008
APG 520 Fit and Proper provides guidance for ADIs on CPS 520 Fit and Proper.

Remuneration

Prudential standard

CPS 511 Remuneration
Current
1 January 2024
CPS 511 Remuneration requires entities to maintain a remuneration framework that meets prescribed objectives.

Prudential practice guide

CPG 511 Remuneration
Current
18 October 2021
CPG 511 Renumeration provides guidance to all entities on CPS 511 Renumeration.

Audit

Prudential standard

3PS 310 Audit and Related Matters
Current
1 July 2017
3PS 310 Audit and Related Matters requires Level 3 Heads to appoint an auditor to provide independent advice.

Prudential standard

APS 310 Audit and Related Matters
Current
1 January 2023
APS 310 Audit and Related Matters requires ADIs to appoint an auditor to provide independent advice.

Disclosure

Prudential standard

APS 330 Public Disclosure
Current
28 February 2023 – 31 December 2024
APS 330 Public Disclosure requires ADIs to publicly disclose key information on financial metrics and remuneration practices.

Prudential standard

APS 330 Public Disclosure
Final not yet in force
1 January 2025
APS 330 Public Disclosure requires ADIs to publish key information on financial metrics, risk profile and financial resilience.

Definitions

Prudential standard

CPS 001 Defined terms
Current
1 October 2024
CPS 001 centralises defined terms that support the interpretation of the ADI and insurance prudential frameworks.

Risk Management

Risk Management standards require entities to maintain effective risk management strategies and systems. They include requirements such as managing operational risk and risks specific to an industry.

Risk Management

Prudential standard

CPS 220 Risk Management
Current
1 July 2019
CPS 220 Risk Management requires all entities (excluding RSE licensees) to maintain a risk management framework that covers all material risks.

Prudential practice guide

APG 223 Residential Mortgage Lending
Current
1 January 2023
APG 223 Residential Mortgage Lending provides guidance for ADIs on their core risk management requirements.

Prudential practice guide

CPG 220 Risk Management
Current
1 April 2018
CPG 220 Risk Management provides guidance to ADIs, general insurers, life insurers and private health insurers on CPS 220 Risk Management.

Prudential practice guide

CPG 229 Climate Change Financial Risks
Current
26 November 2021
CPG 229 Climate Change Financial Risks provides guidance for all entities on their core risk management and governance requirements.

Operational Risk

Prudential practice guide

CPG 230 Operational Risk Management
Current
13 June 2024
CPG 230 Operational Risk Management assists entities with the implementation of, and compliance with, CPS 230

Prudential standard

CPS 231 Outsourcing
Current
1 July 2017 – 30 June 2025
CPS 231 Outsourcing requires ADIs, general insurers and life insurers to manage risks from outsourced business activities.

Prudential practice guide

CPG 231 Outsourcing
Current
1 October 2006
CPG 231 Outsourcing provides guidance for ADIs, general insurers and life insurers on CPS 231 Outsourcing.

Prudential standard

CPS 232 Business Continuity Management
Current
1 July 2017 – 30 June 2025
CPS 232 Business Continuity Management requires ADIs, general insurers and life insurers to plan for business disruptions.

Prudential practice guide

CPG 233 Pandemic Planning
Current
1 May 2013
CPG 233 Pandemic Planning provides guidance for all entities on their core risk management requirements.

Prudential standard

CPS 234 Information Security
Current
1 July 2019
CPS 234 Information Security requires entities to maintain information security capability.

Prudential practice guide

CPG 234 Information Security
Current
1 June 2019
CPG 234 Information Security provides guidance to all entities on CPS 234 Information Security.

Prudential practice guide

CPG 235 Managing Data Risk
Current
1 September 2013
CPG 235 Managing Data Risk provides guidance for all entities on their core risk management requirements.

Credit Risk

Prudential standard

APS 220 Credit Risk Management
Current
1 January 2023
APS 220 Credit Risk Management requires ADIs to maintain a credit risk management framework.

Prudential practice guide

APG 223 Residential Mortgage Lending
Current
1 January 2023
APG 223 Residential Mortgage Lending provides guidance for ADIs on their core risk management requirements.

Prudential standard

3PS 221 Aggregate Risk Exposures
Current
1 July 2017
3PS 221 Aggregate Risk Exposures requires level 3 heads to manage their group's aggregated external exposures.

Prudential practice guide

3PG 221 Aggregate Risk Exposures
Current
1 July 2017
3PG 221 Aggregate Risk Exposures provides guidance to level 3 heads on 3PS 221 Aggregate Risk Exposures.

Prudential standard

APS 221 Large Exposures
Current
1 January 2023
APS 221 Large Exposures requires ADIs to manage their large exposures and risk concentrations.

Market Risk

Financial Resilience

Financial Resilience standards require entities to maintain adequate financial resources to withstand stresses. They include requirements such as maintaining capital and liquidity.

Capital

Prudential standard

APS 110 Capital Adequacy
Current
1 January 2023
APS 110 Capital Adequacy requires ADIs to maintain adequate capital for various risks.

Prudential practice guide

APG 110 Capital Adequacy
Current
30 September 2024
Prudential Practice Guide APG 110 Capital Adequacy provides guidance for ADIs on Prudential Standard APS 110 Capital Adequacy.

Prudential standard

APS 110 Capital Adequacy
Final not yet in force
1 January 2025
APS 110 Capital Adequacy requires ADIs to maintain adequate capital for various risks.

Prudential practice guide

APG 116 Market Risk
Current
1 January 2012
APG 116 Market Risk provides guidance for ADIs on APS 116 Market Risk.

Prudential standard

APS 116 Capital Adequacy: Market Risk
Final not yet in force
1 January 2025
APS 116 Capital Adequacy: Market Risk requires ADIs to maintain adequate capital for market risk.

Prudential standard

APS 116 Capital Adequacy: Market Risk
Final not yet in force
1 January 2025
APS 116 Capital Adequacy: Market Risk requires ADIs to maintain adequate capital for market risk.

Prudential standard

APS 117 Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book
Final not yet in force
1 April 2025
APS 117 Capital Adequacy: Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (Advanced ADIs) requires internal ratings-based approach (IRB) ADIs to maintain adequate capital for its interest rate risk.

Prudential standard

APS 117 Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book
Final not yet in force
1 October 2025
APS 117 Capital Adequacy: Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book requires some ADIs to maintain adequate capital for its interest rate risk.

Prudential standard

APS 120 Securitisation
Current
1 January 2024
APS 120 Securitisation requires ADIs to maintain adequate capital for the risks associated with securitisation.

Prudential practice guide

APG 120 Securitisation
Current
1 January 2018
APG 120 Securitisation provides guidance to ADIs on APS 120 Securitisation.

Prudential standard

APS 121 Covered Bonds
Current
1 January 2023
APS 121 Covered Bonds requires ADIs to adopt policies and procedures to manage risks related to issuing covered bonds.

Liquidity

Prudential standard

APS 210 Liquidity
Current
1 January 2023
APS 210 Liquidity requires ADIs to have stable funding and manage their liquidity risks. ADIs must maintain enough liquidity to meet their obligations.

Prudential practice guide

APG 210 Liquidity
Current
17 July 2024
Prudential Practice Guides (PPGs) provide guidance on APRA’s view of sound practice in particular areas. PPGs frequently discuss legal requirements from legislation, regulations or APRA’s prudential standards, but do not themselves create enforceable requirements. Prudential Standard APS 210 Liquidity (APS 210) sets out APRA’s requirements for authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) in relation to the management and measurement of liquidity risk. This PPG aims to assist ADIs in complying with those requirements and, more generally, to outline prudent practice in relation to the management and measurement of liquidity risk. Not all practices outlined in this PPG will be relevant for every ADI and some aspects may vary depending upon the size, complexity and risk profile of the ADI.

Prudential practice guide

APG 210 Liquidity
Final not yet in force
1 July 2025
APG 210 Liquidity provides guidance to ADIs on APS 210 Liquidity

Prudential standard

APS 210 Liquidity
Final not yet in force
1 July 2025
APS 210 Liquidity requires ADIs to have stable funding and manage their liquidity risks. ADIs must maintain enough liquidity to meet their obligations.

Other

Recovery and Resolution

Recovery and Resolution standards require entities to strengthen crisis preparedness. They include requirements such as resolution, recovery and exit planning.

Recovery

Prudential standard

CPS 190 Recovery and Exit Planning
Current
1 January 2024
CPS 190 Recovery and Exit Planning requires entities to maintain a credible recovery and exit plan. It applies to ADIs and insurers from 1 January 2024, and to RSE licensees from 1 January 2025.

Prudential practice guide

CPG 190 Recovery and Exit Planning
Current
1 January 2024
CPG 190 Recovery and Exit Planning provides guidance to most entities on CPS 190 Recovery and Exit Planning. It applies to ADIs and insurers from 1 January 2024, and to RSE licensees from 1 January 2025.

Resolution

Prudential standard

CPS 900 Resolution Planning
Current
1 January 2024
CPS 900 Resolution Planning requires significant financial institutions (SFIs), and other institutions that provide critical functions, to plan for resolution.

Prudential practice guide

CPG 900 Resolution Planning
Current
1 January 2024
CPG 900 Resolution Planning provides guidance to SFIs and to non-SFIs that provide critical functions on CPS 900 Resolution Planning.

Prudential standard

APS 910 Financial Claims Scheme
Current
1 October 2023
APS 910 Financial Claims Scheme requires ADIs to be prepared to support APRA's administration of the Financial Claims Scheme (FCS).