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RBA Glossary definition for LIBOR
LIBOR – The London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is a reference rate based on the interest rates at which banks offer to transact with each other on an unsecured basis in the London market. The LIBOR reflects quotes by a panel of banks for maturities of up to 12 months for the euro, Japanese yen, Swiss franc, UK Pound sterling, and the US dollar. The reference rates are set at 11.00 am London time.
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Syndicated Lending
10 Sep 2005
Bulletin
– September 2005
Syndicated loans are generally priced as an interest rate spread above a floating reference rate such as the bank bill swap rate, or LIBOR in the case of non-Australian dollar
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2005/sep/1.html
Foreign Exchange Exposures of Australian Banks
10 Aug 2000
Bulletin
– August 2000
In return, the company will receive interest payments on a US$ principal at LIBOR. ... Footnote Box B. BBSW is the bank bill swap rate. LIBOR is the London interbank offer rate.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2000/aug/2.html
Exchange-traded Funds
10 Mar 2011
Bulletin
– March 2011
The return on this collateral basket is then swapped for a stream of cash flows based on a variable rate such as LIBOR (Stage 2), which the ETF uses to invest
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2011/mar/8.html
The Kangaroo Bond Market
15 Sep 2016
Bulletin
– September 2016
Australian dollar-denominated bonds issued by non-resident entities in Australia are referred to as Kangaroo bonds and represent a significant share of the Australian bond market. Issuance has generally been dominated by highly rated issuers such as
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/sep/6.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
Developments in Foreign Exchange and Over-the-counter Derivatives Markets
16 Mar 2023
Bulletin
– March 2023
This article discusses the key results from the 2022 Triennial Central Bank Survey of Foreign Exchange and Over-the-counter Derivatives Markets.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2023/mar/developments-in-foreign-exchange-and-over-the-counter-derivatives-markets.html
Topic: Finance
12 Mar 2019
Bulletin
Insights into the economy and financial system from teams throughout the Reserve Bank of Australia
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/finance/
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
Developments in the Australian Repo Market
15 Sep 2016
Bulletin
– September 2016
The market for repurchase agreements (repos) – where cash is borrowed and lent using securities as collateral – plays an important role in the implementation of monetary policy and as a source of finance for the bond market. The Reserve Bank has
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/sep/5.html
G20 Financial Regulatory Reforms and Australia
19 Sep 2013
Bulletin
– September 2013
The global financial crisis prompted a comprehensive international regulatory response, directed through the Group of Twenty (G20). The Reserve Bank and other Council of Financial Regulators (CFR) agencies have been heavily involved in the reform
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2013/sep/9.html