APRA Discussion Paper: Revisions to the related entities framework for ADIs
4 October 2018
The ABA is cognisant of the size and complexity of the task APRA has in finalising and calibrating a number of significant reforms to the Australian prudential framework. The ABA looks forward to continued dialogue to ensure an appropriate implementation of the capital framework for Australian ADIs.
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20 June 2018
This consultation is a step forward in improving the risk sensitivity, consistency and operational process of some aspects of the market risk framework. However, certain aspects of the framework remain excessively onerous, unduly complex and unrepresentative of the actual risk intended to be mitigated in smaller markets such as Australia.
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15 June 2018
The ABA welcomes the APRA discussion paper which includes proposed revisions to the capital framework, as well as other changes to better align the framework to risks, including in relation to housing lending.
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7 June 2018
The ABA welcomes APRA’s steps to strengthen the industry’s cyber resilience and also supports measures that will require all regulated entities to lift their cyber security capabilities.
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1 May 2018
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) appreciates the opportunity to provide APRA with comments on the Discussion Paper: Leverage ratio requirement for authorised deposit-taking institutions
Download PDFAustralian Bankers’ Association submission on Crisis Resolution Powers Legislation
18 December 2017
The ABA has commented on the Inquiry into the Financial Sector Legislation Amendment (Crisis Resolution Powers and Other Measures) Bill 2017 [Provisions]
Download PDFTreasury Laws Amendment (Banking Executive Accountability and Related Measures) Bill 2017
1 November 2017
As noted in our 4 August 2017 submission in relation to Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR) Consultation Paper (Consultation Paper), and again in our 29 September 2017 submission on the Exposure Draft Bill; the ABA welcomes those reforms that strengthen accountability and competition in the banking industry.
Download PDFAustralian Bankers’ Association submission on counterparty credit risk for ADIs
13 October 2017
The ABA lodged a submission to APRA's discussion paper on counterparty credit risk for ADIs.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association submission on crisis resolution powers
14 September 2017
The ABA provided comments to Treasury regarding the Exposure Draft of the Financial Sector Legislation Amendment (Crisis Resolution Powers and Other Measures) Bill 2017 and the associated draft Explanatory Memorandum.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association submission on Common Equity Tier 1 capital instruments for mutually owned ADIs
8 September 2017
The ABA provided comments on APRA’s discussion paper, Common Equity Tier 1 capital instruments for mutually owned ADI.
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