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RBA Glossary definition for fiscal transparency
fiscal transparency – The facility which enables investors and other interested parties to satisfy themselves as to the nature and quality of the decision process pursued by policy-makers in government or the corporate entity concerned. One of the 12 key standards identified by the Financial Stability Forum as the minimum required for good practice in sound financial systems. Fiscal transparency strengthens accountability of the government and decreases the risk of maintaining unsustainable policies.
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Statement on the Conduct of Monetary Policy
30 Jun 1997
RBA Annual Report
– 1997
objectives of monetary policy, the mechanisms for ensuring transparency and accountability in the way policy is conducted, and the independence of the Bank. ... For its part the Government indicates again that it endorses the Bank's objective and
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/1997/state-conduct.html
The Case for Inflation Targeting in East Asian Countries | Conference – 2001
24 Jul 2001
Conferences
Absence of fiscal dominance is a vital prerequisite for an inflation-targeting regime. ... Finally, the increased transparency serves as a useful means of communicating with the public.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/confs/2001/debelle.html
Inflation Targeting in New Zealand: An Experience in Evolution | Conference – 2018
12 Apr 2018
Conferences
And crucially, transparency aids in the assessment of our actions, and allows us to be held to account. ... See Blinder (1998) for an excellent discussion of central bank independence and transparency.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/confs/2018/mcdermott-williams.html
Overview
9 Oct 2020
FSR
– October 2020
could be particularly large given weaker health systems and so health outcomes and less space for fiscal stimulus. ... It is, though, important that there is transparency around loan performance and that borrowers engage with their bank and resume
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2020/oct/overview.html
Robust Design Principles for Monetary Policy Committees | Conference – 2018
12 Apr 2018
Conferences
Monetisation of fiscal deficits was not a significant impetus for most of those episodes. ... Transparency mitigates the risk of undue influence by special interests. The process should foster public confidence in the integrity of the institution.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/confs/2018/archer-levin.html
Operations in Financial Markets
27 Oct 2022
RBA Annual Report
– October 2022
Since early 2020, the stock of AGS and semis outstanding has increased substantially as the federal, state and territory governments have issued bonds to finance the fiscal response to the ... agreements. Source: RBA. Reflecting the Reserve Banks
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/2022/operations-in-financial-markets.html
Governance and Accountability
27 Oct 2022
RBA Annual Report
– October 2022
The Reserve Bank seeks to ensure a high degree of transparency about its goals, activities and the basis of its policy decisions. ... Transparency facilitates the Banks accountability and increases the effectiveness of policy decisions by promoting a
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/2022/governance-and-accountability.html
The International Environment
27 Nov 2018
SMP
– November 2018
Growth in the United States is expected to be well above potential, partly because of the substantial fiscal stimulus. ... firms. Graph 1.19. The government also remains committed to broadening fiscal support for growth.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2018/nov/the-international-environment.html
Overview
27 Nov 2018
SMP
– November 2018
Rising trade tensions are expected to weigh a little on growth in the United States and a few economies in east Asia, but the US fiscal stimulus and still-accommodative monetary ... Conditions in the industrial sector, in particular, have weakened. Some
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2018/nov/overview.html
The Global Financial Environment
8 Apr 2022
FSR
– April 2022
case in economies with large fiscal deficits, high levels of debt and a heavy dependence on external financing. ... There is also a chance that a run on one stablecoin would precipitate a run on other stablecoins given the lack of transparency and
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2022/apr/global-financial-environment.html