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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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Sources of Financial Risk for Central Counterparties
15 Sep 2016
Bulletin
– September 2016
Central counterparties (CCPs) play an important role in managing the risks present in financial markets and in increasing the overall stability of the financial system. This requires CCPs to be sufficiently financially resilient so that they can
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/sep/9.html
Long-run Trends in Housing Price Growth
17 Sep 2015
Bulletin
– September 2015
This article examines the factors driving long-run trends in Australian housing price growth over the past three decades. During the 1980s, housing prices grew broadly in line with general price inflation in the economy. The period from the 1990s
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2015/sep/3.html
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
Liquidity in the Interdealer Foreign Exchange Market
10 Dec 2008
Bulletin
– December 2008
Recent estimates indicate that this segment accounts for almost half of daily turnover in the Australian dollar/US dollar (AUD/USD) spot market (BIS 2007). ... References. BIS (Bank for International Settlements) (2007), ‘Triennial Central Bank Survey
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2008/dec/1.html
Syndicated Lending
13 Jun 2023
Bulletin
- June 2023
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https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2023/jun/pdf/syndicated-lending.pdf
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
Bulletin June Quarter 2023
29 Sep 2023
Bulletin
- June 2023
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https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2023/jun/pdf/bulletin-2023-06.pdf
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
The Australian Foreign Exchange Market
19 Dec 2006
Bulletin
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Address by Dr Guy Debelle, Head of International Department, to Insto's Foreign Exchange Conference, Sydney, 17 November 2006
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2006/dec/pdf/bu-1206-3.pdf