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StableMedium2026-07-26

APRA clarifies points of presence reporting under ARS 796

PrudentialGuidanceGeneral RegulatoryRetail BankingAustraliaConf: Medium
Regulatory Event

APRA issued guidance clarifying expectations for reporting co-located face-to-face service channels under Reporting Standard ARS 796.0.

Analysis

APRA is tightening consistency of physical service channel reporting by ADIs, focusing on co-located arrangements. The guidance affects regulatory reporting accuracy and transparency of banking access points across Australia.

Relevance

Improves data quality obligations for ADI physical presence reporting.

Required Action

Action Required

Review branch and co-located channel reporting processes to ensure alignment with APRA's clarified expectations for ARS 796.

Justification

Impacts regulatory reporting accuracy and ADI branch disclosure obligations.

Control Commentary

APRA clarified ARS 796 reporting expectations for co-located face-to-face channels. Review branch classification logic and regulatory reporting controls to ensure consistent submissions.

Source

APRA clarified expectations for reporting points of presence under Reporting Standard ARS 796.0, focusing on co-located face-to-face service channels for ADIs.

RH-2026-07-24-003