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RBA Glossary definition for AFMA
AFMA – Australian Financial Markets Association. A national industry body representing about 200 organisations which participate in the Australian over-the-counter (OTC) wholesale financial markets. Transactions include foreign exchange, interest rate products, financial derivatives, repurchase agreements, commodities, equity and electricity derivatives.
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The RBA and AOFM Securities Lending Facilities
8 Dec 2022
Bulletin
– December 2022
Australian Government Securities (AGS) play an important role in the transmission of monetary policy given that yields on these securities provide a benchmark for other interest rates across the economy.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2022/dec/the-rba-and-aofm-securities-lending-facilities.html
Fallbacks for BBSW Securities
16 Jun 2022
Bulletin
– June 2022
The bank bill swap rate (BBSW) is an important short-term benchmark interest rate for Australian financial markets across various maturities.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2022/jun/fallbacks-for-bbsw-securities.html
Interest Rate Benchmarks for the Australian Dollar
20 Sep 2018
Bulletin
– September 2018
Interest rate benchmarks are widely relied upon in global financial markets. They are referenced in contracts for derivatives, loans and securities.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2018/sep/interest-rate-benchmarks-for-the-australian-dollar.html
The Cash Market
15 Dec 2016
Bulletin
– December 2016
The cash market is the market for unsecured, overnight loans between banks. The weighted average of interest rates on these loans is the cash rate, the Reserve Bank's operational target for monetary policy and an important financial benchmark. Over
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/dec/4.html
Abbreviations
9 Oct 2015
PSB Annual Report
– 2015
ACCC. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. ADI. Authorised Deposit-taking Institution. AFMA.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/psb/2015/abbreviations.html
Regulatory Developments in Financial Market Infrastructures
9 Oct 2015
PSB Annual Report
– 2015
The most detailed submission was from the Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA), which reflected a survey of 12 of its members. ... The majority of AFMA's membership were supportive of central clearing of repos.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/psb/2015/regulatory-developments-in-financial-market-infrastructures.html
Abbreviations | Central Clearing of Repos in Australia: A Consultation Paper | Consultations
6 Mar 2015
Consultations
Download the complete document 612. KB. AFMA. Australian Financial Markets Association.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/consultations/201503-central-clearing-of-repos-in-australia/abbreviations.html
Introduction | Central Clearing of Repos in Australia: A Consultation Paper | Consultations
6 Mar 2015
Consultations
The Bank will separately hold discussions with relevant Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA) committees in the period ahead, and will arrange bilateral meetings with AFMA members and other stakeholders on request.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/consultations/201503-central-clearing-of-repos-in-australia/introduction.html
Abbreviations | Submission to the Financial System Inquiry – March 2014 | Financial Sector | Submissions
1 Mar 2014
Submissions
ADI. Authorised deposit-taking institution. AFMA. Australian Financial Markets Association. AIG. American International Group.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/submissions/financial-sector/financial-system-inquiry-2014-03/abbreviations.html
References
31 Dec 2013
RDP
2013-15
Debelle G (2013b), ‘The Impact of Payments System and Prudential Reforms on the RBA's Provision of Liquidity’, Address to the Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA) and Reserve Bank of Australia
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/rdp/2013/2013-15/references.html