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RBA Glossary definition for basis point
basis point – A basis point is 1/100th of 1 per cent or 0.01 per cent, so 100 basis points (bps) is equal to 1 percentage point. The term is used in money and securities markets to define differences in interest or yield. If an interest rate were to increase from 2 per cent to 3 per cent, it is said to have risen by 100 basis points (bps) or one percentage point.
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The Stance of Monetary Policy in a World of Numerous Tools
20 Oct 2020
Speech
Speech delivered by Christopher Kent, Assistant Governor (Financial Markets), to the IFR Australia DCM Roundtable Webinar, Online
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2020/sp-ag-2020-10-20.html
The Usual Transmission – Monetary Policy and Financial Conditions
13 Aug 2019
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Two weeks ago, the US FOMC reduced the fed funds rate by 25 basis points. ... Followingthe 50 basis point reduction in the cash rate from June to July, lenders lowered their standardvariable rates (SVRs) on housing loans by an average of 44 basis points
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2019/pdf/sp-ag-2019-08-13.pdf
27/07/2020 The Reserve Bank's Operations – Liquidity, Market Function ...
27 Jul 2020
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Since the latter part of April, it has generally been either13 or 14 basis points. ... In particular, banks havebeen able to issue bank bills at rates below 25 basis points.
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2020/pdf/sp-ag-2020-07-27.pdf
Today's Monetary Policy Decision
2 Nov 2021
Speech
Speech delivered by Philip Lowe, Governor, Online
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2021/sp-gov-2021-11-02.html
Monetary Policy Decision
7 May 2024
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Media Conference 7 May 2024 – Monetary Policy Decision, Sydney
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2024/mc-gov-2024-05-07.html
The Impact of Payments System and Prudential Reforms on the RBA's Provision of Liquidity
16 Aug 2013
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Speech by Guy Debelle to the Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA) and RBA briefing, Sydney
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2013/sp-ag-160813.html
A Monetary Policy Fit for the Future
22 Nov 2023
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Speech delivered by Michele Bullock, Governor, Australian Business Economists Annual Dinner, Sydney
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2023/sp-gov-2023-11-22.html
The Shift to Electronic Payments – Some Policy Issues
28 Mar 2023
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Speech delivered by Ellis Connolly, Head of Payments Policy, AFR Banking Summit, Sydney
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2023/sp-so-2023-03-28.html
Modernising Australia's Payments System
11 Mar 2024
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Speech - 2023
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2023/pdf/sp-gov-2023-12-12.pdf
FX Markets Around the Turn of the Year
17 Feb 2021
Speech
Speech delivered by Christopher Kent, Assistant Governor (Financial Markets), at Australian Corporate Treasury Association FX Webinar
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2021/sp-ag-2021-02-17.html