Adjustments and exclusionsAdjustments and exclusions

Adjustments and exclusions

85. APRA may by notice in writing to a regulated institution adjust or exclude a specific prudential requirement in this Prudential Standard in relation to that regulated institution.[17]

Attachment A[18]

A director is not independent if the director:

1. is a substantial shareholder[19] of the regulated institution or an officer of, or otherwise associated directly with, a substantial shareholder of the regulated institution;
2. is employed, or has previously been employed in an executive capacity by the regulated institution or another group member, and there has not been a period of at least three years between ceasing such employment and serving on the Board;
3. has within the last three years been a principal of a material professional adviser or a material consultant to the regulated institution or another group member, or an employee materially associated with the service provided;
4. is a material supplier or customer of the regulated institution or other group member, or an officer of or otherwise associated directly or indirectly with a material supplier or customer; or
5. has a material contractual relationship with the regulated institution or another group member other than as a director.