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RBA Glossary definition for central bank
central bank – A non-commercial bank, which may or may not be independent of government, which has some or all of the following functions: conduct monetary policy; oversee the stability of the financial system; issue currency notes; act as banker to the government; supervise financial institutions and regulate payments systems.
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Bonds and the Yield Curve | Explainer | Education
16 Apr 2024
This series provides short, concise explanations for various economics topics.
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/bonds-and-the-yield-curve.html
About Our Information Services | Questions & Answers
16 Apr 2024
Questions & Answers about Our Information Services
https://www.rba.gov.au/qa/info-serv.html
The COVID-19 Pandemic: 2020 to 2021
16 Apr 2024
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The exceptionally stimulatory nature of these policies in Australia was in line with the actions of other central banks and governments around the world. ... Like other central banks, the RBA eased monetary policy by lowering its policy rate.
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/pdf/the-covid-19-pandemic-2020-to-2021.pdf
The COVID-19 Pandemic: 2020 to 2021 | Explainer | Education
16 Apr 2024
This series provides short, concise explanations for various economics topics.
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/the-covid-19-pandemic-2020-to-2021.html
Consultations | Clearing and Settlement Facilities
16 Apr 2024
Links to consultation documents and other publications for clearing and settlement facilities
https://www.rba.gov.au/payments-and-infrastructure/financial-market-infrastructure/clearing-and-settlement-facilities/consultations.html
Unconventional Monetary Policy
15 Apr 2024
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RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA | Education 1Unconventional Monetary Policy. For several decades, central banks in advanced economies typically used a policy interest rate as their tool for conducting monetary policy. ... While the details differed between
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/pdf/unconventional-monetary-policy.pdf
Bonds and the Yield Curve
15 Apr 2024
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Forward guidance has tended to involve a commitment by central banks to keep policy interest rates low for a time or until the central bank has achieved a measurable goal (such ... Asset purchases involve the outright purchase of assets by the central
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/pdf/bonds-and-the-yield-curve.pdf
The Future System for Monetary Policy Implementation - Consultation Paper - April 2024
15 Apr 2024
Consultations
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The principles were informed by theory and the experience of peer central banks. ... 6. Operational effectiveness. An operationally effective system minimises operational risks and costs to the central bank and its counterparties.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/consultations/202404-future-system-for-monetary-policy-implementation-in-australia/pdf/202404-the-future-system-for-monetary-policy-implementation-in-australia.pdf
Increasing the Threshold for the Application of the Financial Stability Standards for Securities Settlement Facilities: Conclusions Paper
15 Apr 2024
Consultations
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If a securities settlement facility has access to routine credit at the central bank of issue, the securities. ... A securities settlement facility should not assume the availability of emergency central bank credit as part of its liquidity plan.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/consultations/2023-11-increasing-the-fss-threshold-for-sffs/pdf/2023-11-increasing-the-fss-threshold-for-sffs-conclusions-paper.pdf
Rochelle Guttmann | Researcher Profiles
11 Apr 2024
Researcher profile of Rochelle Guttmann
https://www.rba.gov.au/research/researcher-profiles/rochelle-guttmann.html