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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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Payments System Board Update: February 2024 Meeting
29 Feb 2024
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Today’s Payments System Board meeting discussed the annual review of payment systems operating in Australia, the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) migration, FMI regulatory reforms, payments regulatory reform, policy issues regarding mobile
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2024/mr-24-03.html
Strengthening the RBA's Payments Infrastructure
30 May 2023
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In January 2023, the Reserve Bank of Australia commissioned a comprehensive review of the operating environment supporting the Reserve Bank Information and Transfer System (RITS). This system is a critical part of Australias payments
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2023/mr-23-12.html
Payments System Board Update: May 2023 Meeting
25 May 2023
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Today’s Payments System Board meeting discussed the Bank’s targeted self-assessment of Australia's real-time gross settlement system against the relevant international standards, the pricing of New Payments Platform services, competition in the
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2023/mr-23-11.html
BIS Innovation Hub and central banks of Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa will test CBDCs for international settlements
2 Sep 2021
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BIS Innovation Hub and central banks of Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa will test CBDCs for international settlements. Project Dunbar will develop prototypes for shared platforms that will enable international settlements with
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2021/mr-21-18.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
7 Sep 2021
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The fiscal responses by the Australian Government and the state and territory governments are also providing welcome assistance in supporting household and business balance sheets.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2021/mr-21-19.html
Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
7 Sep 2010
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Announcement that the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 4.5 per cent
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2010/mr-10-20.html
Statement by the Governor, Mr Ian Macfarlane: Press Reporting of Comments Made in Brisbane
11 Aug 2000
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Clarification of comments made by the Governor on interest rates and the Government's fiscal policy
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2000/mr-00-14.html
Memorandum of Understanding ASIC & RBA
20 Mar 2002
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Memorandum of Understanding between ASIC and the RBA covering their respective responsibilities under the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to clearing and settlement facilities
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2002/mr-02-08.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
7 Apr 2020
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At its meeting today, the Board reaffirmed the targets for the cash rate and the yield on 3-year Australian government bonds of 25 basis points, as well as the other elements of the package announced on 19 March 2020.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2020/mr-20-11.html
Review of Retail Payments Regulation: Conclusions
22 Oct 2021
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The Payments System Board’s Review of Retail Payments Regulation has concluded with the release of a Conclusions Paper. The Payments System Board has also announced an exemption from aspects of the Access Regime for the ATM System.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2021/mr-21-23.html