APRA Speech 1 min read

APRA Deputy Chair David Bradbury’s speech to the 2026 FSC Retirement Summit, "Building trust and confidence to deliver on the promise of super"

RegCanary analysis of a APRA publication

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Why it matters

RegCanary's analysis of what this means for regulated firms.

While no new regulatory requirements were announced, the speech signals APRA's ongoing focus on member outcomes, governance, and transparency. Compliance teams should note the emphasis on cultural and behavioral aspects, and consider reviewing existing practices around member communication, conflict management, and retirement income strategies. The speech may foreshadow future supervisory attention in these areas.

Firms should proactively assess their alignment with APRA's expectations, particularly regarding the treatment of members and the robustness of retirement income products. No immediate actions are required, but staying attuned to APRA's direction is prudent. This is informational and reinforces the importance of good conduct and member-centricity.

Who this affects

Sectors and firm types identified in the analysis.

  • General Regulation

Source

APRA

Original publication, 22 October 2026

Read the original publication (opens in a new tab) apra.gov.au

This is RegCanary's analysis, not the regulator's text. It summarises and interprets the publication above; it is not the APRA's original wording, and it is not legal advice. Always rely on the original source.

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