Supporting industry through the D2A transition
On 20 March 2026, APRA decommissioned its Direct to APRA (D2A) system following the identification of security vulnerabilities (link). Regulated entities must now meet their reporting obligations through interim arrangements while APRA accelerates the full transition to APRA Connect.
RegCentric is making RegConnect available free of charge for a three-month period to support industry through this transition.
RegConnect gives you:
1) Excel templates for all APRA reports across ADI, GI, Life, Superannuation and RFC
2) Full APRA validation checks before submission
3) Conversion to submission-ready XML files
Self-serve. Desktop-based. No data stored. Ready to deploy today.
*Offer valid between March 2026 - June 2026. Only Available to organisations not currently using RegConnect.
HOW IT WORKS
01
PREPARE
Use your existing process to prepare and populate the regulatory reporting forms, whether built in-house or through vendor solutions.
RegConnect includes reporting form templates that are aligned to regulators' reporting standards and that are kept up to date.
02
VALIDATE
Use RegConnect to automatically validate your data in the forms against the pre-defined APRA rules. RegConnect supports validation of both mandatory rules as well as confirmation rules.
03
SUBMIT
Use RegConnect to convert your populated forms into XML format.
You can now load the generated XML files into APRA Connect as an ad-hoc submission, or as instructed by APRA.
Trusted, proven and secure
RegConnect has been in use by Australian banks, RFCs, insurance companies and superannuation funds since 2020. RegCentric is ISO 27001:2022 certified.
RegConnect operates entirely within your own environment. It does not transmit or store your data. It takes your Excel input files, runs full APRA validation checks, and converts them to submission-ready XML files — which you then submit directly to APRA.
Easy setup, easy to use
Our software comes with a detailed user guide. Our friendly support staff are available to help you and/or your IT team with the setup and guidance on how to use the software.
RegConnect does not store your data hence making it safe and secure to deploy into your IT environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is RegConnect affected by the D2A decommission? A: No. RegConnect operates independently of APRA's D2A infrastructure. Your data and reporting environment are unaffected.
Q: How quickly can I be up and running? A: RegConnect is self-serve and desktop-based. Most users are operational within a few hours. Our support team is available to assist with setup.
Q: Does RegConnect store my data? A: No. RegConnect does not store your data, making it straightforward to deploy within your IT environment.
Q: Which APRA reports does RegConnect cover? A: RegConnect covers all APRA reports across ADI, GI, Life, PHI, Superannuation and RFC.
Q: What file formats does RegConnect produce? A: RegConnect produces submission-ready XML files — the format APRA has indicated as preferred for interim submissions.
Q: What happens after the three month free trial? A: At the end of the trial period we'll be in touch to discuss your options. There's no obligation and no credit card required to start.
Q: I'm already a RegCentric client — do I need to do anything? A: No. Your existing Reg360 and RegConnect environments are unaffected. Contact support@reg-360.com if you need any assistance.
Q: Can we get more information or can we see a demo before deciding? A: Yes, just fill in this form and we'll get in touch.