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RBA Glossary definition for Exchange Settlement Account balances

Exchange Settlement Account balances – The sum of balances held in Exchange Settlement Accounts with the Reserve Bank.

RBA Glossary definition for settlement

settlement – The discharge of obligations arising from fund transfers between two or more parties.

RBA Glossary definition for Exchange Settlement Account

Exchange Settlement Account – An account held at the Reserve Bank of Australia by financial institutions to settle financial obligations arising from the clearing of payments.

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Executive Summary | Submission to the Financial System Inquiry – 6 September 1996 | Financial Sector | Submissions

6 Sep 1996 Submissions
In keeping with the RBA's responsibilities, it emphasises the need to take into account the long-run stability of the system. ... At present the RBA separately authorises financial institutions (banks and non-banks) that trade in the foreign exchange
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/submissions/financial-sector/financial-system-inquiry-1996/executive-summary.html

Key Financial Developments Since the Wallis Inquiry | Submission to the Financial System Inquiry – March 2014 | Financial Sector |…

1 Mar 2014 Submissions
Household balance sheets were transformed, of which two aspects stand out in the context of intermediation. ... 1990s. This initially reflected the need to repair balance sheets after the early 1990s recession.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/submissions/financial-sector/financial-system-inquiry-2014-03/financial-developments-since-wallis-inquiry.html

Proposed Variation to the MasterCard and Visa Access Regimes: Consultation Document - December 2013

6 Dec 2013 Consultations PDF 608KB
MasterCard and Visa Access Regimes
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/consultations/20131206-prop-variations-to-mc-visa-access-regimes/pdf/20131206-prop-variations-to-mc-visa-access-regimes.pdf

The Impact of Hedge Funds on Financial Markets

23 Feb 2001 Submissions PDF 55KB
Most countries, in their domestic markets (particularly thoseconducted on exchanges), have rules to prevent such outcomes. ... 5. • the figures that are reported are based only on balance sheet totals.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/submissions/financial-sector/inquiry-international-financial-markets-effects-on-govt-policy/pdf/impact-hedge-funds-on-financial-markets-1999.pdf

Review of the Regulatory Framework for the EFTPOS System: Consultation on Options for Reform

12 Jun 2012 Consultations PDF 518KB
Consultation on the Future Regulatory Framework for the EFTPOS System
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/consultations/201206-rev-reg-frmwrk-eftpos-sys/pdf/201206-rev-reg-frmwrk-eftpos-sys-doc.pdf

The Reserve Bank's Response | Report to the Inquiry into Competition in the Banking and Non-Banking Sectors – May 2009 | Financial Sector | …

7 May 2009 Submissions
On a day to day basis, the cash rate is affected by the demand for and supply of exchange settlement (ES) funds. ... The daily flows in and out of these accounts can be very large, though account holders are required to maintain positive ES balances at
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/submissions/financial-sector/inquiry-report-2009-05/reserve-bank-response.html

Hedge Funds, Financial Stability and Market Integrity

14 May 2002 Submissions PDF 86KB
Perhaps the biggest shortcoming is the handling of off-balance sheet exposures through theuse of derivatives. ... Since these contracts account for the bulk offoreign exchange swaps, banks need to hold little, or no, capital against exposures
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/submissions/financial-sector/hedge-funds-financial-stability-and-market-integrity/pdf/hedge-funds-financial-stability-and-market-integrity.pdf

Review of the Regulatory Framework for the eftpos System: Consultation on Designation - March 2012

8 Mar 2012 Consultations PDF 1032KB
Therefore, it is not possible for the Bank to simply vary the existing designation to take account of industry developments. ... The implications of the move to the COIN for the exchange of eftpos messages in terms of connection costs and timeframes for
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/consultations/201203-replacing-eftpos-designation/pdf/201203-replacing-eftpos-designation.pdf

The Next Ten Years | Supplementary Submission to the Financial System Inquiry – 13 January 1997 | Financial Sector | Submissions

13 Jan 1997 Submissions
Banks have played a major part in this in Australia and account for 80 per cent of the major exchange traded and OTC derivatives markets. ... We have already seen how banks have become the major players in Australia's bond, money, foreign exchange and
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/submissions/financial-sector/financial-system-inquiry-supplement-1997/next-ten-years.html

Assessment of Prudential Supervision Arrangements | Submission to the Financial System Inquiry – 6 September 1996 | Financial Sector |…

6 Sep 1996 Submissions
This balance must periodically be reviewed by relevant supervisors, with any competitive impacts being one factor taken into account. ... Very importantly, they do not constitute part of the payments clearing and settlement system.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/submissions/financial-sector/financial-system-inquiry-1996/assessment-prudential-supervision-arrangements.html