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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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Statement by the Reserve Bank Board: Monetary Policy Decision
19 Mar 2024
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At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35 per cent and the interest rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances unchanged at 4.25 per cent.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2024/mr-24-05.html
RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE SETTLEMENTPRACTICES IN AUSTRALIA ...
18 Dec 1997
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3.2 Settlement methods. For most currencies, foreign exchange payments and receipts were made principallythrough the use of a nostro account held with another (correspondent) bank. ... Settlements in these currencies are not generally ofa significant
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/1997/pdf/fxsp.pdf
Changes to the Reserve Bank's Domestic Market Operations in the Transition Phase to Real-time Gross Settlement
9 May 1996
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Announces changes to the RBA's Domestic Markets Operations to be introduced in June to August 1986
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/1996/mr-96-06.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
7 Jun 2022
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At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 50 basis points to 85 basis points.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-14.html
Real-time Gross Settlement (RTGS) – Liquidity
6 May 1997
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The Reserve Bank will stand ready to provide intra-day liquidity to banks and others with Exchange Settlement Accounts, to ensure that payments flow smoothly. This liquidity will take the form of within-day repurchase agreements in Commonwealth
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/1997/mr-97-08.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
5 Jul 2022
Media Releases
At its meeting, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 50 basis points to 1.35 per cent.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-20.html
A Proposal for Implementing Real Time Gross Settlement in Australia (Media Release 1995-05 attachment 2)
13 Aug 2004
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The proposed system builds on the existing electronic systems for managing exchange settlement accounts (RITS), and is intended to be introduced in stages which would adapt the existing system to the ... 4. balances in banks’ exchange settlement
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/1995/pdf/mr-95-05-attach-2.pdf
Appointment of Head of Payments Settlements Department
6 Nov 2023
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Sarah Harris has been appointed to the position of Head of Payments Settlements at the Reserve Bank of Australia.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2023/mr-23-29.html
December: 1997-Sample Questionnaire
9 Mar 2023
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8. Does your institution engage in formal or informal payments netting arrangements for foreign exchange settlements? ... What do you consider to be the likely impact of real-time gross settlement (RTGS) on AUD foreign exchange settlements?
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/1997/mr-97-22-fxsp/annex-b.html
The Case for Real Time Gross Settlement (Media Release 1995-05 attachment 1)
9 Aug 2004
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In a RTGS system, a bank can make each payment only if it has adequate balances in its settlement account at the central bank. ... 4. Bank and Austraclear) would strengthen this position further. RITS already provides a facility for real-time funds
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/1995/pdf/mr-95-05-attach-1.pdf