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RBA Glossary definition for domestic government securities
domestic government securities – Domestically issued government securities comprising Australian Government Securities (AGS) and securities, known as semi-government securities, issued by the central borrowing authorities of the State and Territory governments.
RBA Glossary definition for securities
securities – A financial instrument which represents a claim over real assets or a future income stream. Such instruments are usually tradeable. Examples of securities include bonds, bills of exchange, promissory notes, certificates of deposit and shares.
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The Equity Securities Lending Market
18 Dec 2014
Bulletin
– December 2014
An equity securities loan is an arrangement in which one party (the lender) agrees to transfer an equity security to another party (the borrower) temporarily, usually in exchange for collateral and a fee. The market for securities loans is an
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/dec/5.html
Internationalising the Renminbi
10 Jun 2012
Bulletin
– June 2012
yields on comparable Chinese government bonds in the offshore and onshore markets narrow considerably (Graph 6). ... Sources: CEIC; China Securities Regulatory Commission; Hong Kong Monetary Authority; People's Bank of China.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2012/jun/9.html
Households' Interest-bearing Assets
10 Dec 2012
Bulletin
– December 2012
Deposits have grown strongly in recent years, although there has been no growth in interest-bearing securities. ... Bulletin. , June, pp 37–42. Boge M and I Wilson (2011), ‘The Domestic Market for Short-term Debt Securities’, RBA.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2012/dec/3.html
Foreign Exchange Reserves and the Reserve Bank's Balance Sheet
10 Dec 2012
Bulletin
– December 2012
Having a stock of foreign exchange allows the Bank to supply foreign currency to the government regardless of market conditions, and without affecting domestic liquidity. ... For a central bank, including the Reserve Bank of Australia, this is generally
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2012/dec/7.html
Measures of Inflation Expectations in Australia
15 Dec 2016
Bulletin
– December 2016
Inflation expectations have an important influence on wage growth and price inflation. Expectations differ across agents and time and, accordingly, the Reserve Bank monitors a range of measures. This article discusses why inflation expectations are
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/dec/3.html
The Chinese Interbank Repo Market
15 Jun 2017
Bulletin
– June 2017
The market for repurchase agreements (repos) is an important source of short-term funding for financial institutions operating in China. This article outlines the key features of Chinese repo markets, focusing on the interbank market, before
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2017/jun/9.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 Labour Market during and after the Terms of Trade Boom
17 Mar 2016
Bulletin
– March 2016
During the terms of trade boom, strong growth in output prices meant that the real cost of labour declined from the average firm's perspective and demand for labour increased. At the same time, the appreciation of the exchange rate helped contain
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/mar/1.html
The Future of Cash
15 Dec 2016
Bulletin
– December 2016
Australian consumers have increasingly been using electronic payment methods in preference to cash for their transactions. The overall demand for cash in Australia, however, remains strong. There is ongoing demand for cash for non-transaction
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/dec/5.html
Measuring Government Bond Turnover in Australia Using Austraclear Data
21 Sep 2023
Bulletin
– September 2023
This article provides new estimates using Austraclear data for monthly turnover ratios for Australian Government Securities (AGS) and semi-government bonds (semis).
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2023/sep/measuring-government-bond-turnover-in-australia-using-austraclear-data.html