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RBA Glossary definition for IOSCO
IOSCO – International Organization of Securities Commissions. An international organisation whose members co-operate to promote high standards of regulation in order to protect investors and ensure that markets are fair, efficient and transparent.
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OTC Derivatives Reforms and the Australian Cross-currency Swap Market
24 Jun 2013
Bulletin
– June 2013
Reforms to improve the management of counterparty credit risk in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets are underway globally. A key pillar of the reforms is the migration of these markets to central counterparties (CCPs), while higher capital
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2013/jun/7.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
Central Counterparty Interoperability
10 Jun 2012
Bulletin
– June 2012
Also, the international standards for financial market infrastructure risk management have recently been updated (and include a section on links between CCPs); see CPSS-IOSCO (2012). ... 92. CPSS-IOSCO (Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems and the
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2012/jun/7.html
CCPs and Banks: Different Risks, Different Regulations
17 Dec 2015
Bulletin
– December 2015
Recent debate on the adequacy of regulatory standards for central counterparties (CCPs) has often drawn on the experience of bank regulation. This article draws out the essential differences between CCPs and banks, considering the implications of
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2015/dec/8.html
Council of Financial Supervisors
10 Nov 1995
Bulletin
– November 1995
IOSCO) and the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS). ... bodies (Basle Committee, IOSCO, IAIS).
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1995/nov/3.html
Non-dealer Clearing of Over-the-counter Derivatives
20 Mar 2014
Bulletin
– March 2014
In 2009, the G20 leaders agreed that all standardised over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives should be cleared through central counterparties (CCPs). Accordingly, an increasing proportion of OTC derivatives are now centrally cleared, particularly where
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/mar/9.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
The Effective Supply of Collateral in Australia
18 Sep 2014
Bulletin
– September 2014
High-quality assets play an important role as collateral for a wide range of transactions and activities in wholesale financial markets. Regulatory changes since the global financial crisis are increasing the demand for high-quality assets, thereby
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/sep/7.html
Governance of Financial Market Infrastructures
10 Dec 2020
Bulletin
– December 2020
Good governance is critical to delivering effective risk management outcomes.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2020/dec/governance-of-financial-market-infrastructures.html
Developments in Foreign Exchange and OTC Derivatives Markets
19 Dec 2013
Bulletin
– December 2013
Global activity in foreign exchange and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets continued to increase over the three years to April 2013. The increase in foreign exchange turnover was mostly driven by growth in the United Kingdom. Turnover in
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2013/dec/7.html