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RBA Glossary definition for BIS
BIS – Bank for International Settlements. An international organisation, based in Switzerland, which encourages co-operation among central banks and other agencies in pursuit of monetary and financial stability and provides banking facilities for central banks.
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Macroprudential Policy Frameworks and Tools
15 Dec 2016
Bulletin
– December 2016
Over the past decade, policymakers have increasingly used macroprudential tools to address a range of financial stability concerns. International institutions have identified and offered guidance on the components of an effective macroprudential
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/dec/8.html
Developments in Foreign Exchange and OTC Derivatives Markets
19 Dec 2013
Bulletin
– December 2013
Global activity in foreign exchange and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets continued to increase over the three years to April 2013. The increase in foreign exchange turnover was mostly driven by growth in the United Kingdom. Turnover in
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2013/dec/7.html
US Dollar Debt of Emerging Market Firms
17 Dec 2015
Bulletin
– December 2015
US dollar-denominated borrowings by emerging market (EM) corporations have increased rapidly in recent years, raising concerns about possible currency mismatch risk. This article uses firm-level data from the top 100 EM corporate bond issuers and
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2015/dec/6.html
Liquidity in Fixed Income Markets
16 Jun 2016
Bulletin
– June 2016
Fixed income markets in many jurisdictions have been going through a period of change, resulting in a debate as to whether they are continuing to function effectively, or will function effectively in times of stress. Changes in dealer business
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/jun/7.html
The Offshore Renminbi Market and Australia
18 Dec 2014
Bulletin
– December 2014
The Chinese authorities have continued to make progress in internationalising China's currency, the renminbi (RMB). In particular, the use of RMB for cross-border trade and investment transactions has increased noticeably over recent years and the
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/dec/7.html
Australian Capital Flows
15 Jun 2017
Bulletin
– June 2017
Capital inflows have underpinned the expansion of Australia's productive capacity for the past 200 years or more. Recently, there have been three noteworthy changes in the composition of these flows. First, most inflows to the mining sector are now
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2017/jun/3.html
Electronic Trading and the Australian Foreign Exchange Market
10 Jun 2011
Bulletin
– June 2011
Gallardo P and A Heath (2009), ‘Execution Methods in Foreign Exchange Markets’, BIS Quarterly Review, March, pp 83–91. ... King M and D Rime (2010), ‘The $4 Trillion Question: What Explains FX Growth Since the 2007 Survey?’, BIS
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2011/jun/6.html
Abstract for Activity in Global Foreign Exchange Markets
10 Dec 2010
Bulletin
– December 2010
According to a recent BIS survey, turnover in foreign exchange markets continued to increase between April 2007 and April 2010.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2010/dec/bu-1210-6a.html
Bank Branch Trends in Australia and Overseas
10 Nov 1996
Bulletin
– November 1996
This section draws largely on annual figures published by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). ... The BIS also publishes data on the number of entry points to the payments system in each country.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1996/nov/1.html
Trends in Global Foreign Currency Reserves
15 Sep 2017
Bulletin
– September 2017
Over the decade to 2014, global foreign currency reserves doubled relative to GDP, though balances have declined a little since then. Accompanying this growth has been a shift in the composition of reserves towards higher-yielding assets, including
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2017/sep/9.html