Feb 23 (Reuters) - Australian Prudential (LON:PRU) Regulation Authority -
* Says has updated its expectations for sound residential mortgage lending practices by banks
* Says has made a small number of refinements to the prudential practice guide
* Says changes designed to ensure sound lending practices are maintained and reinforced
* Says does not expect refinements to result in material changes to existing lending practices across the industry as a whole Source text: (http://www.apra.gov.au/adi/PrudentialFramework/Documents/APG-223-Response-to-Submissions-letter.pdf) Further company coverage: CBA.AX