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RBA Glossary definition for ASIC
ASIC – Australian Securities and Investments Commission. One of three Australian Government bodies (the others being the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority and the Reserve Bank of Australia) that regulates financial services. ASIC is the national regulator of Australia's companies. ASIC has responsibility for market protection and consumer integrity issues across the financial system.
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Corporate Debt Covenants in Australia
9 Dec 2021
Bulletin
– December 2021
The economic downturn associated with the COVID-19 pandemic has raised questions about the extent to which a deterioration in the financial health of some businesses could lead to breaches of debt covenants – with potential knock-on effects on
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2021/dec/corporate-debt-covenants-in-australia.html
The Australian Exchange-traded Funds Market
15 Jun 2017
Bulletin
– June 2017
Assets under management in the Australian exchange-traded funds (ETF) market have more than tripled over the past four years to around billion. ETFs enable investors to gain exposure to a wide range of assets at relatively low cost. Australian ETFs
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2017/jun/6.html
Recent Developments in Asset Management – Central Counterparty Risk Controls and Incentives
18 Jun 2015
Bulletin
– June 2015
The global asset management industry has grown rapidly following the global financial crisis. International standard-setting bodies and national regulators are working to better understand and, if necessary, address potential financial stability
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2015/jun/8.html
Electronic Trading in Australian Financial Markets
10 Dec 2001
Bulletin
– December 2001
February 2000. Bloomberg submits proposal to ASIC to extend their Bond Trader system to offer electronic trading. ... The ASX has recently submitted a proposal to ASIC to reactivate the ASX Futures Exchange Limited.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2001/dec/2.html
Recent Developments in Margin Lending in Australia
10 Dec 2009
Bulletin
– December 2009
However, most financial institutions that offer margin loans in Australia are regulated by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and their lending is therefore ... Corporations Act
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2009/dec/2.html
OTC Derivatives Reforms and the Australian Cross-currency Swap Market
24 Jun 2013
Bulletin
– June 2013
Reforms to improve the management of counterparty credit risk in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets are underway globally. A key pillar of the reforms is the migration of these markets to central counterparties (CCPs), while higher capital
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2013/jun/7.html
Banking Fees in Australia
24 Jun 2013
Bulletin
– June 2013
The Reserve Bank has conducted a survey on bank fees each year since 1997. The results of the most recent survey suggest that banks' fee income from households continued to decline in 2012, but fee income from businesses increased substantially.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2013/jun/5.html
Developments in the Structure of the Australian Financial System
10 Jun 2011
Bulletin
– June 2011
However, if they provide credit to consumers, or sell financial products or provide financial advice, then ASIC requires them to meet disclosure, licensing and conduct requirements. ... As well, RFCs are subject to the same market conduct and other
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2011/jun/5.html
Ownership of Australian Equities and Corporate Bonds
10 Sep 2010
Bulletin
– September 2010
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has recently announced initiatives to make it easier to issue to households.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2010/sep/4.html
Governance of Financial Market Infrastructures
10 Dec 2020
Bulletin
– December 2020
Good governance is critical to delivering effective risk management outcomes.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2020/dec/governance-of-financial-market-infrastructures.html