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On May 18, 2026, the Department of the Treasury administered Banking (prudential standard) determination No. 1 of 2026, which came into force on the same date. The determination represents an update to Australia's prudential regulatory framework governing banking institutions. The Banking (prudential standard) determination No. 1 of 2026 establishes requirements that banks must meet to maintain prudential soundness and stability. Prudential standards are regulatory requirements designed to ensure that authorised deposit-taking institutions operate with adequate capital, liquidity, and risk management systems. This determination applies to all banks and authorised deposit-taking institutions regulated under the Banking Act 1959, including major banks, regional banks, and other financial institutions holding banking authorisation in Australia. The determination sets out specific prudential obligations that institutions must comply with to maintain their authorisation and protect depositors and the financial system. These standards typically address capital adequacy, liquidity management, governance arrangements, and risk management frameworks. The determination is administered by the Department of the Treasury and represents part of Australia's broader prudential regulatory regime. The legislative instrument is available on the Federal Register of Legislation under reference F2026L00586. Banks and authorised deposit-taking institutions should review the determination and its explanatory statement to understand their specific obligations under this new prudential standard. Compliance with the determination is mandatory for all regulated institutions from the date it came into force. REFERENCES: Federal Register of Legislation: Banking (prudential standard) determination No. 1 of 2026 https://www.legislation.gov.au/