Prudential Standard 3PS 221 Aggregate Risk Exposures

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued Prudential Standard 3PS 221 to require Level 3 Heads of banking, insurance, and life insurance groups to monitor and control risks from aggregated external exposures. The standard mandates that these entities establish robust policies, systems, and stress testing frameworks to identify, measure, and manage aggregate risk exposures, with ultimate responsibility resting with the Board. Compliance includes strict reporting obligations to APRA, adherence to risk limits, and timely notification of any policy breaches or material deviations.

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