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Trading in Treasury Bond Futures Contracts and Bonds in Australia
18 Sep 2014
Bulletin
– September 2014
Treasury bond futures are a key financial product in Australia, with turnover in Treasury bond futures contracts significantly larger than turnover in the market for Commonwealth Government securities (CGS). Treasury bond futures contracts provide a
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/sep/6.html
Developments in Foreign Exchange and OTC Derivatives Markets
15 Dec 2016
Bulletin
– December 2016
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) conducts the Triennial Central Bank Survey of Foreign Exchange and Over-the-counter (OTC) Derivatives Markets Activity (Triennial Survey) to collect information about the size and structure of these
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/dec/7.html
The Term Structure of Commodity Risk Premiums and the Role of Hedging
17 Mar 2016
Bulletin
– March 2016
A standard theory used to explain commodity futures prices decomposes the futures price into the expected spot price at maturity of the futures contract and a risk premium. This article investigates the term structure of commodity risk premiums. We
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/mar/7.html
Central Counterparty Margin Frameworks
7 Dec 2017
Bulletin
– December 2017
A central counterparty's (CCP's) margin framework can affect the activity of market participants and the broader functioning of the financial system. This potential impact on financial stability is an area of focus for authorities – in Australia
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2017/dec/10.html
The Domestic Market for Short-term Debt Securities
10 Sep 2011
Bulletin
– September 2011
Yields on these securities act as an important reference rate within the financial system. ... Banking Act 1959. , and are therefore not covered by the Financial Claims Scheme.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2011/sep/5.html
Statement on Monetary Policy
10 Feb 2001
Bulletin
– February 2001
Reserve Bank Bulletin – February 2001 Statement on Monetary Policy. Download the complete Statement 771. KB. International economic conditions have weakened in recent months and are likely to provide a less favourable environment for the
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2001/feb/1.html
Commodity Market Financialisation: A Closer Look at the Evidence
10 Mar 2012
Bulletin
– March 2012
Storage costs act to reduce (increase) the return from buying (selling) the physical commodity at the spot price relative to entering into a futures contract. ... This acts to increase (reduce) the return from buying (selling) the physical commodity at
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2012/mar/8.html
Reforming the Australian Payments System: The State of Play
10 Apr 1993
Bulletin
– April 1993
At the technical level, under the Banking Act, banks are required to settle their clearings (exchanges) of payments through settlement accounts with the Reserve Bank. ... The Banking Act gives the Reserve Bank responsibility, in the event of the failure
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1993/apr/5.html
Banknote Quality in Australia
10 Jun 2012
Bulletin
– June 2012
Under the. Reserve Bank Act 1959. , the Reserve Bank has responsibility for the production, issue, reissue and cancellation of Australia's banknotes.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2012/jun/8.html
Trends in the Housing Sector
10 Sep 1995
Bulletin
– September 1995
The slowing in housing activity itself acts to slow spending on some consumer durable items. ... In Queensland, Western Australia and the ACT, the falls have been relatively large.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1995/sep/1.html