Search: financial markets
RBA Glossary definition for financial markets
financial markets – A generic term for the markets in which financial instruments are traded. Financial instruments have no intrinsic value of themselves. They represent a claim over real assets or a future income stream. The four main financial markets are the foreign exchange market, the fixed interest or bond market, the share or equity market and the derivatives market.
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Assessment of the Reserve Bank Information and Transfer System
15 Jun 2022
Media Releases
The Bank today released the 2022 Assessment of the Reserve Bank Information and Transfer System (RITS) against the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures (PFMI).
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-15.html
Appointment of the Head of Domestic Markets Department
5 Jan 2017
Media Releases
Dr Marion Kohler has been appointed to the position of Head of Domestic Markets Department.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2017/mr-17-01.html
Financial Corporations Act 1974
6 Jul 1998
Media Releases
Orders made under powers of the Governor under the Financial Corporations Act 1974
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/1998/mr-98-11.html
Financial Corporations Act 1974
2 Jan 1998
Media Releases
Orders made under powers of the Governor under the Financial Corporations Act 1974
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/1998/mr-98-01.html
Payments System Board Update: February 2020 Meeting
21 Feb 2020
Media Releases
Today’s Payments System Board meeting discussed the results from the Bank’s 2019 Consumer Payments Survey, the Review of Retail Payments Regulation, adoption of the new ISO 20022 messaging standards and proposed regulatory reforms for financial
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2020/mr-20-03.html
Domestic Market Dealing Arrangements
5 Sep 2002
Media Releases
RBA announces Continuous Linked Settlement (CLS) system for the settlement of foreign exchange transactions will commence on Monday 9 September 2002
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2002/mr-02-17.html
Domestic Market Dealing Arrangements
17 Dec 2002
Media Releases
Announcement of post consultation changes to arrangements for intra-day repurchase agreements to help banks meet liquidity needs under Continuous Linked Settlement (CLS) arrangements
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2002/mr-02-23.html
Financial Corporations Act 1974
2 Jul 1997
Media Releases
Orders made under powers of the Governor under the Financial Corporations Act 1974
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/1997/mr-97-12.html
2007/08 Assessment of Australia's Clearing and Settlement Facilities and Consultation on Variation of the Financial Stability Standards
24 Oct 2008
Media Releases
Announcement of release of 2007/08 assessment of clearing and settlement facilities against the Bank's Financial Stability Standards and two consultation papers on proposed variations to those standards
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2008/mr-08-24.html
Financial Corporations Act 1974
3 Apr 2002
Media Releases
Orders made under powers of the Governor under the Financial Corporations Act 1974
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2002/mr-02-09.html