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RBA Glossary definition for AGS
AGS – Australian Government Securities. Include all securities issued by the Australian Government at tenders conducted by the AOFM (and by the Reserve Bank of Australia acting as agent for the Australian Government prior to 23 October 2006). They comprise Treasury bonds, Treasury notes, Treasury indexed bonds and, previously, Treasury adjustable rate bonds. These securities are issued either by tender or syndication.
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Reassessing the Costs and Benefits of Centrally Clearing the Australian Bond Market
16 Mar 2023
Bulletin
– March 2023
This article considers the costs and benefits of centrally clearing the Australian bond market, in light of developments in the market since the Reserve Bank’s last review in 2015.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2023/mar/reassessing-the-costs-and-benefits-of-centrally-clearing-the-australian-bond-market.html
Managing the Risks of Holding Self-securitisations as Collateral
17 Sep 2020
Bulletin
– September 2020
Self-securitisations are structured pools of assets, such as residential mortgages, created by banks specifically to use as collateral to access liquidity from the Reserve Bank.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2020/sep/managing-the-risks-of-holding-self-securitisations-as-collateral.html
The Framework for Monetary Policy Implementation in Australia
20 Jun 2019
Bulletin
– June 2019
The Reserve Bank of Australia's domestic market operations are designed to ensure that the cash rate is consistent with the target set by the Reserve Bank Board.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2019/jun/the-framework-for-monetary-policy-implementation-in-australia.html
Developments in the Buy Now, Pay Later Market
18 Mar 2021
Bulletin
– March 2021
The buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector is growing rapidly and new providers and business models are emerging.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2021/mar/developments-in-the-buy-now-pay-later-market.html
Corporate Bonds in the Reserve Bank's Collateral Framework
17 Jun 2021
Bulletin
– June 2021
In May 2020, the Reserve Bank broadened the range of corporate bonds accepted as collateral under repurchase agreements (repo) from AAA-rated to investment grade (BBB- or above).
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2021/jun/corporate-bonds-in-the-reserve-banks-collateral-framework.html