APRA CPS 220 Risk Management
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Prudential Standard CPS 220 sets out requirements for APRA-regulated entities to have an effective risk management framework, including the Board's responsibility for risk oversight, a Chief Risk Officer, and the 'three lines of defence' model. Applies to ADIs, insurers, and RSE licensees.
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Framework Domains (2)
Risk Assessment and Reporting
Requirements for identifying, assessing, measuring and reporting risks
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS220-RAR-1 | Material Risk Identification |
| CPS220-RAR-2 | Risk Measurement and Monitoring |
| CPS220-RAR-3 | Stress Testing |
| CPS220-RAR-4 | Risk Reporting |
Risk Governance and Oversight
Governance arrangements for risk management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CPS220-GOV-1 | Board Risk Committee |
| CPS220-GOV-2 | Chief Risk Officer |
| CPS220-GOV-3 | Three Lines of Defence |
| CPS220-GOV-4 | Risk Management Declaration |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is APRA CPS 220 Risk Management?
APRA CPS 220 Risk Management is a compliance framework from Australia with 2 domains and 8 controls. Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Prudential Standard CPS 220 sets out requirements for APRA-regulated entities to have an effective risk management framework, including the Board's responsibility for risk oversight, a Chief Risk Officer, and the 'three lines of defence' model. Applies to ADIs, insurers, and RSE licensees. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does APRA CPS 220 Risk Management have?
APRA CPS 220 Risk Management has 8 controls organised across 2 domains. The largest domains are Risk Assessment and Reporting (4 controls), Risk Governance and Oversight (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does APRA CPS 220 Risk Management map to?
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