Latest Australian Prudential Regulation Authority News

The ACCC has given the green light for Zurich’s acquisition of ClearView, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. With board and Crescent Capital Partners backing the deal, the transaction edges closer to completion, pending further approvals.

Macquarie Bank Limited has posted a robust FY2026 result, with net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders soaring 74% to AUD 6.011 billion, underpinned by strong performances in its Banking and Financial Services and Commodities and Global Markets divisions.

Generation Development Group’s subsidiary Generation Life Limited has swiftly contained a cyber incident involving unauthorised access through a third-party provider, with no evidence of impact on core systems or unauthorised transactions.

Insignia Financial has received Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its proposed acquisition by Daintree BidCo, clearing a key regulatory hurdle. The scheme now awaits shareholder and court approvals, with the board recommending shareholder support.

Fiducian Group Limited has responded to a sharp share price drop by denying any undisclosed information and downplaying the impact of new APRA licence conditions on its operations.

Challenger Limited has welcomed APRA’s new capital framework for longevity products, set to ease capital requirements and reduce risk for providers, supporting Australia’s evolving retirement income market.

EML Payments has appointed Adam Olding as its Global CEO, marking a pivotal step in its EML 2.0 transformation and signalling strengthened leadership to drive growth. Concurrently, regulatory developments around its Australian banking licence application introduce new compliance dynamics.

Insignia Financial has secured a crucial regulatory approval from APRA, advancing the proposed acquisition by Daintree BidCo. The deal now moves closer to a shareholder vote scheduled for mid-April.

Insignia Financial Ltd shareholders are invited to vote on a $4.80 per share acquisition scheme by Daintree BidCo, an entity backed by CC Capital Partners LLC and affiliates. The Federal Court has approved the Scheme Meeting and the distribution of the Scheme Booklet, which includes an Independent Expert’s Report supporting the fairness and reasonableness of the offer.

ClearView Wealth Limited has entered a definitive scheme implementation deed with Zurich Financial Services Australia Limited, agreeing to a $415 million acquisition at a 21.5% premium to its recent share price. The deal, supported by major shareholders and subject to regulatory and court approvals, offers shareholders a cash consideration of 65 cents per share plus potential dividends and ticking fees.

nib holdings limited reported a stable net profit of $82.9 million for the half year ended 31 December 2025, supported by 6% revenue growth and disciplined expense management. The Board declared a fully franked interim dividend of 13.0 cents per share.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with a 6% rise in cash NPAT to $5.445 billion and a 10-cent dividend increase, underpinned by disciplined growth and strong capital management.