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CLEARING AND SETTLEMENT FACILITIES

Consultation Documents and Other Publications

Consultation on Oversight of Overseas Facilities or PDF 57K October 2008	The Reserve Bank is proposing to vary the Financial Stability Standard for Central Counterparties to establish a framework for regulation of overseas central counterparties that are subject to a sufficiently equivalent regulatory regime. This consultation document seeks views from interested parties on the Reserve Bank’s proposed variation.
Consultation on Disclosure of Equities Securities Lending or PDF 58K October 2008	The Reserve Bank is proposing to vary one of the measures underpinning the Financial Stability Standard for Securities Settlement Facilities to require that data on equities securities lending be collected and published. This consultation document seeks views from interested parties on the Reserve Bank’s proposed modification.
Review of Settlement Practices for Australian Equities or PDF 98K 26 May 2008	On 29 and 30 January 2008, there were significant delays in the settlement of Australian equities. As a result of these delays, the Reserve Bank has undertaken an extensive review of settlement practices in the Australian equity market. This review sets out some possible modifications to current arrangements which might improve both the robustness of the settlement process and broader market functioning.
Regulation Impact Statement for the Financial Stability Standards - PDF 132K May 2003