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RBA Glossary definition for CGS
CGS – Commonwealth Government Securities. Australian Government Securities were formerly referred to as Commonwealth Government Securities.
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Infrastructure Developments in the Market for Commonwealth Government Securities
19 Sep 2013
Bulletin
– September 2013
The market for Commonwealth Government securities (CGS) is a key financial market in Australia because, among other things, it provides a risk-free benchmark for the pricing of a wide range of fixed income securities. This article discusses aspects
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2013/sep/6.html
Trading in Treasury Bond Futures Contracts and Bonds in Australia
18 Sep 2014
Bulletin
– September 2014
Treasury bond futures are a key financial product in Australia, with turnover in Treasury bond futures contracts significantly larger than turnover in the market for Commonwealth Government securities (CGS). Treasury bond futures contracts provide a
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/sep/6.html
The Australian Semi-government Bond Market
10 Sep 2011
Bulletin
– September 2011
This compares with current domestic holdings of around 30 per cent of CGS outstanding. ... This has typically resulted in semi-government bonds trading at tight spreads to CGS (Graph 8).
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2011/sep/6.html
Extracting Information from Financial Market Instruments
10 Mar 2012
Bulletin
– March 2012
with a significant liquidity premium relative to CGS so they are not considered here). ... In comparison, there are 18 CGS lines on issue with maturities spanning 2012 to 2027.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2012/mar/6.html
The Repo Market in Australia
10 Dec 2010
Bulletin
– December 2010
Since its inception, the facility has been successful in limiting the incidence of fails within the CGS market. ... Long positions. Short positions. Net positions. CGS. 18.2. 8.9. 9.3. Semis.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2010/dec/4.html
The Separation of Debt Management and Monetary Policy
10 Nov 1993
Bulletin
– November 1993
the yields set by the authorities on CGS became important for monetary policy. ... monetary policy would push up short-term private interest rates, thus making CGS less attractive.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1993/nov/1.html
Box A: The Basel III Liquidity Reforms in Australia
10 Mar 2015
FSR
– March 2015
Commonwealth Government securities (CGS) and semis). Because the stock of public debt in Australia is relatively low, the banking system's overall liquidity needs to meet the LCR exceed what the ... This figure was based on the Reserve Bank's assessment
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2015/mar/box-a.html
The Reserve Bank's Open Market Operations
10 Jun 2003
Bulletin
– June 2003
In contrast, up until the early 1990s, open market operations were conducted largely in short-dated CGS. ... the value of all outright transactions in short-dated CGS; and. the value of same-day foreign exchange swaps.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2003/jun/1.html
Financial Regulation and Australian Dollar Liquid Assets
10 Sep 2012
Bulletin
– September 2012
More than three-quarters of the stock of CGS are held by non-resident investors. ... In Australia, APRA has defined the highest-quality liquid assets as cash, central bank reserves, CGS and semi-government securities.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2012/sep/6.html
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19 Sep 2013
Bulletin
Insights into the economy and financial system from teams throughout the Reserve Bank of Australia
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