Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority Prudential Standard APS 510 – Governance – Overview and Summary of Requirements

• By: Staff Editor
• Date: March 19, 2013

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has issued Prudential Standard APS 510 Governance, which sets out minimum foundations for good governance of regulated financial institutions. It also defines the respective roles, responsibilities and authorities of the Board and of Management in setting the direction, management and control of the organisation. These standards influence how the objectives of the company are set and achieved, how risk is monitored and assessed, and how performance is optimized. This article provides an overview of the requirements included in the standard.