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RBA Glossary definition for ASIC
ASIC – Australian Securities and Investments Commission. One of three Australian Government bodies (the others being the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority and the Reserve Bank of Australia) that regulates financial services. ASIC is the national regulator of Australia's companies. ASIC has responsibility for market protection and consumer integrity issues across the financial system.
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Liquidity in Fixed Income Markets
16 Jun 2016
Bulletin
– June 2016
Fixed income markets in many jurisdictions have been going through a period of change, resulting in a debate as to whether they are continuing to function effectively, or will function effectively in times of stress. Changes in dealer business
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/jun/7.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
Demutualisation in Australia
10 Jan 1999
Bulletin
– January 1999
Since the Stock Exchange is now listed on its own market, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) supervises the Exchange's compliance with its own listing rules.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1999/jan/1.html
The Effective Supply of Collateral in Australia
18 Sep 2014
Bulletin
– September 2014
High-quality assets play an important role as collateral for a wide range of transactions and activities in wholesale financial markets. Regulatory changes since the global financial crisis are increasing the demand for high-quality assets, thereby
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/sep/7.html
Depositor Protection in Australia
10 Dec 2011
Bulletin
– December 2011
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) plays an indirect role in protecting depositors by setting standards around the sale and distribution of deposits and other financial products and services provided ... More generally, the
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2011/dec/5.html
Cryptocurrency: Ten Years On
20 Jun 2019
Bulletin
– June 2019
Ten years on from the creation of Bitcoin, the term ‘cryptocurrency’ has entered the public consciousness.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2019/jun/cryptocurrency-ten-years-on.html
The Equity Securities Lending Market
18 Dec 2014
Bulletin
– December 2014
An equity securities loan is an arrangement in which one party (the lender) agrees to transfer an equity security to another party (the borrower) temporarily, usually in exchange for collateral and a fee. The market for securities loans is an
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/dec/5.html
A Guide to the Card Payments System Reforms
10 Sep 2010
Bulletin
– September 2010
See <http://www.fido.gov.au/asic/pdflib.nsf/LookupByFileName/news_for_business.pdf/$file/news_for_business.pdf>. The materials on this webpage are subject to copyright and their use
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2010/sep/7.html
Banks' Wealth Management Activities in Australia
15 Sep 2016
Bulletin
– September 2016
Wealth management activity has grown rapidly in Australia over the past 25 years and the major banks now comprise a much larger share of the industry than they did previously. The returns on these activities across the major banks have varied, being
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/sep/7.html
Financial Stability Risks from Non-bank Financial Intermediation in Australia
18 Apr 2024
Bulletin
– April 2024
Risks to financial stability posed by the non-bank financial intermediation (NBFI) sector in Australia remain relatively contained.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2024/apr/financial-stability-risks-from-non-bank-financial-intermediation-in-australia.html