Open
Market Operations
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) undertakes
transactions in financial markets as part of its responsibility for the
implementation of monetary policy.
Liquidity
Facilities
The RBA offers facilities through which Exchange
Settlement Account holders can obtain intra-day or overnight liquidity
by entering into transactions with the RBA.
AOFM
Securities Lending Facility
The RBA operates a securities lending facility
for Australian Government Treasury Bonds on behalf of the Australian Office
of Financial Management (AOFM).
Operational
Notes
Guidelines for financial institutions participating
in the RBA's open market operations or wishing to use the RBA's liquidity
or securities lending facilities.
Eligible
Securities
Securities eligible for use in the RBA's open
market operations and standing liquidity facilities.
Data on Open Market Operations
Statistics on open market operations released
each day and month.
Domestic Market
Operations Media Releases
Media releases on aspects of the RBA's market operations.
Domestic Market Operations Publications and Speeches
Speeches and RBA publications on aspects of the
RBA's market operations. |
The Exchange Rate and the Reserve Bank's Role in the Foreign Exchange Market
This paper discusses Australia's exchange rate regime, the role of the exchange rate in Australia's monetary policy framework and the Reserve Bank's role in the foreign exchange market.
Profitability of Reserve Bank Foreign Exchange Operations: Twenty Years After The Float
This paper reviews the RBA's foreign exchange operations since the float and concludes that the profitability of intervention suggests that it has had a stabilising influence on the exchange rate.
Management of Foreign Currency Reserves or PDF 151K
A discussion on the framework and procedures for managing foreign currency reserves.
International Financial Sanctions and Cash Reporting
The RBA administers certain financial sanctions on behalf of the Australian Government. Reporting requirements for cash brought into or taken out of Australia are administered by AUSTRAC.
International Market Operations Media Releases
Media releases on aspects of the RBA's international market operations.
International Market Operations Statistics
A list of links to statistics on various international data series. |
