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RBA Glossary definition for central bank
central bank – A non-commercial bank, which may or may not be independent of government, which has some or all of the following functions: conduct monetary policy; oversee the stability of the financial system; issue currency notes; act as banker to the government; supervise financial institutions and regulate payments systems.
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The International Environment
4 Feb 2022
SMP
– February 2022
Central banks in advanced economies have provided significant monetary policy stimulus to support the economic recovery. ... Statement. In contrast to other emerging market central banks, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has lowered its
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2022/feb/the-international-environment.html
International and Foreign Exchange Markets
10 Nov 2009
SMP
– November 2009
Ongoing improvements in financial market conditions since March have led to a gradual decline in demand for liquidity offered by central banks. ... As a result, the Fed is scaling back TAF operations while several central banks including the ECB, BoE, SNB
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2009/nov/intl-fx-mkts.html
International and Foreign Exchange Markets
10 Feb 2011
SMP
– February 2011
While lending to Irish banks fell marginally in December, this was more than offset by an increase in support provided by the Irish central bank. ... One such treatment is to allow banks to establish contractual committed liquidity facilities provided by
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2011/feb/intl-fx-mkts.html
International Financial Conditions
5 Nov 2020
SMP
– November 2020
program. At the same time, other central banks, including the Reserve Bank of Australia, RBNZ and the Swedish Riksbank, have recently expanded their purchase programs to support economic activity. ... A few central banks, including the European Central
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2020/nov/international-financial-conditions.html
International and Foreign Exchange Markets
10 Nov 2013
SMP
– November 2013
The European Central Bank (ECB) has maintained its policy stance at recent meetings, and continues to state that it expects interest rates to remain at current or lower levels for ‘an ... In contrast, the central banks of Mexico, Chile and Israel all
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2013/nov/intl-fx-mkts.html
Central Clearing of OTC Derivatives in Australia: A discussion paper issued by the Council of Financial Regulators – 2011 | Consultations
7 Jun 2011
Consultations
REFORMS: Credit Cards; Debit Cards; The ATM System; ATM Fee Reforms; Review of Card Payment Systems Reforms; Account Switching; POLICY FRAMEWORK: Payments System Board; Core Principles for Systemically Important Payment Systems; Standards for
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/consultations/201106-otc-derivatives/
The International Environment
4 Feb 2021
SMP
– February 2021
Monetary policy settings remain very accommodative globally and central banks have indicated that they will remain so for some time. ... Table 1.2: Central Bank Government Bond Purchase Programs. (a). Programs announced since 3 March 2020.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2021/feb/the-international-environment.html
International and Foreign Exchange Markets
10 Nov 2010
SMP
– November 2010
However, the European Central Bank's balance sheet has contracted in recent months. ... Liquidity provided through the European Central Bank's (ECB) monetary policy operations has declined in recent months as some of its longer-term liquidity operations
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2010/nov/intl-fx-mkts.html
International and Foreign Exchange Markets
10 May 2012
SMP
– May 2012
Lending through the national central banks of Italy and Spain has increased particularly sharply, with a significant increase in lending also recorded by the French central bank (Graph 2.8). ... At the same time, banks' recourse to central bank US
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2012/may/intl-fx-mkts.html
International and Foreign Exchange Markets
10 May 2013
SMP
– May 2013
Policy actions by major central banks continue to have a significant effect on global financial markets. ... European Central Bank (ECB) lending to banks has declined by almost a third since August, to be around 850 billion.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2013/may/intl-fx-mkts.html