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RBA Glossary definition for fiscal transparency
fiscal transparency – The facility which enables investors and other interested parties to satisfy themselves as to the nature and quality of the decision process pursued by policy-makers in government or the corporate entity concerned. One of the 12 key standards identified by the Financial Stability Forum as the minimum required for good practice in sound financial systems. Fiscal transparency strengthens accountability of the government and decreases the risk of maintaining unsustainable policies.
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New Statistical Disclosures on Retail Payment Service Reliability
15 Nov 2021
Media Releases
New quarterly standardised statistics on the reliability of payment services provided to households and businesses are being published on the websites of individual service providers. These disclosures are intended to support transparency about
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2021/mr-21-25.html
New Eligibility Criteria for Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
22 Oct 2012
Media Releases
The RBA is introducing new criteria for eligibility of residential mortgage backed securities (RMBS) in its operations
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2012/mr-12-31.html
Exchange Rates
10 Jan 2024
Statistics
The RBA annually recalculates the weights of the TWI based on the composition of Australia’s merchandise goods and services trade for the previous fiscal year.
https://www.rba.gov.au/statistics/frequency/exchange-rates.html
Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998 The Designated VISA Credit Card System
23 Feb 2004
Media Releases
Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998 The Designated VISA Credit Card System
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2004/mr-04-02-gazette-notice-visa.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
5 May 2020
Media Releases
At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the current policy settings, including the targets for the cash rate and the yield on 3-year Australian Government bonds of 25 basis points.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2020/mr-20-13.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
1 Sep 2020
Media Releases
At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the targets for the cash rate and the yield on 3-year Australian Government bonds of 25 basis points.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2020/mr-20-20.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
19 Mar 2020
Media Releases
The coronavirus is first and foremost a public health issue, but it is also having a very major impact on the economy and the financial system.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2020/mr-20-08.html
Exchange Rate Definitions and Sources
10 Jan 2024
Statistics
The RBA annually recalculates the weights of the TWI based on the composition of Australia’s merchandise goods and services trade for the previous fiscal year.
https://www.rba.gov.au/statistics/frequency/definitions-sources.html
Lenders' Interest Rates
7 Mar 2024
Statistics
Housing, business and personal lenders' rates
https://www.rba.gov.au/statistics/interest-rates/
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
2 Feb 2021
Media Releases
At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the targets of 10 basis points for the cash rate and the yield on the 3-year Australian Government bond, as well as the parameters of the Term Funding Facility. It also decided to purchase an
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2021/mr-21-01.html