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RBA Glossary definition for interbank overnight rate
interbank overnight rate – The interbank overnight rate (also known as the cash rate) is the interest rate which banks pay or charge to borrow funds from or lend funds to other banks on an overnight unsecured basis. The Reserve Bank of Australia uses this rate as an operational target for the implementation of monetary policy. The Reserve Bank of Australia calculates and publishes this rate each day on the basis of data collected directly from banks. The interbank overnight rate has been published by the Reserve Bank of Australia since June 1998.
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An International Perspective on Monetary Policy Implementation Systems
16 Jun 2022
Bulletin
– June 2022
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and building on policies introduced during the global financial crisis, central banks in advanced economies deployed balance sheet policies to support their economies and address disruptions to the smooth
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2022/jun/an-international-perspective-on-monetary-policy-implementation-systems.html
Topic: Australian Economy
11 Sep 2018
Bulletin
Insights into the economy and financial system from teams throughout the Reserve Bank of Australia
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/australian-economy/
The RBA's Role in Processing the Fiscal Stimulus Payments
10 Aug 2009
Bulletin
– August 2009
Amongst other functions, the RBA operates the interbank settlement system, is responsible for the production of currency notes, and provides banking and payment services to around 90 Australian Government agencies. ... As this very large number of
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2009/aug/1.html
The Rise of Chinese Money Market Funds
16 Mar 2017
Bulletin
– March 2017
Money market funds (MMFs) pool funds in an investment vehicle to invest in short-term, highly rated securities. The MMF sector in China has grown rapidly over the past few years and is now the world's second largest by assets, though it is small
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2017/mar/9.html
Operations in Financial Markets
25 Sep 2017
RBA Annual Report
– 2017
The Reserve Bank Board's operational target for monetary policy is the cash rate – the rate at which banks borrow and lend to each other on an overnight, unsecured basis. ... The cash rate is a significant financial benchmark referenced in overnight
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/2017/operations-in-financial-markets.html
Operations in Financial Markets
12 Sep 2014
RBA Annual Report
– 2014
To assess whether the target has been achieved, the Reserve Bank collects data from ES account holders on their unsecured borrowing and lending in the overnight interbank market. ... Prior to this change, the Bank had still been capturing around 85 per
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/2014/ops-fin-mkts.html
Operations in Financial Markets
20 Sep 2018
RBA Annual Report
– 2018
The Reserve Bank Board's operational target for monetary policy is the cash rate – the rate at which banks borrow and lend to each other on an overnight, unsecured basis. ... The cash rate is also a significant financial benchmark referenced in
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/2018/operations-in-financial-markets.html
Interest Rate Benchmarks for the Australian Dollar
20 Sep 2018
Bulletin
– September 2018
Interest rate benchmarks are widely relied upon in global financial markets. They are referenced in contracts for derivatives, loans and securities.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2018/sep/interest-rate-benchmarks-for-the-australian-dollar.html
The Framework for Monetary Policy Implementation in Australia
20 Jun 2019
Bulletin
– June 2019
The Reserve Bank of Australia's domestic market operations are designed to ensure that the cash rate is consistent with the target set by the Reserve Bank Board.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2019/jun/the-framework-for-monetary-policy-implementation-in-australia.html
Operations in Financial Markets
4 Sep 2008
RBA Annual Report
– 2008
The Reserve Bank Board implements monetary policy by setting a target for the cash rate – the interest rate on overnight unsecured loans in the interbank market. ... This rate affects interest rates in other wholesale and retail markets, which in turn
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/2008/balance-sheet.html