Post by Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

APRA has published remarks delivered today by Chair John Lonsdale to the Australian Banking Association (ABA)’s 2026 Banking Conference in Melbourne. In his speech, “A call to arms amid rising geopolitical risk,” Mr Lonsdale outlined APRA’s expectations for how regulated entities strengthen their readiness for a more volatile global environment, including: 🔹enhancing their understanding of geopolitical developments and where their businesses might be vulnerable 🔹lifting their capability in managing non‑financial and emerging risks, such as AI and foreign interference 🔹closing gaps in geopolitical risk management practices with clear accountability and timelines 🔹strengthening scenario planning for a range of “severe but plausible” geopolitical shocks 📄 Read the full speech on APRA’s website: https://lnkd.in/gkdnHF3A #FinancialStability #PrudentialRegulation #Geopolitics #RiskManagement #Banking