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RBA Glossary definition for derivative

derivative – A financial contract whose value is based on, or derived from, another financial instrument (such as a bond or share) or a market index (such as the Share Price Index). Examples of derivatives include futures, forwards, swaps and options.

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Derivatives – Bank Activities and Supervisory Responses

2 Jun 2003 Bulletin PDF 53KB
First, it looksbriefly at the functions of derivatives and therisks associated with them. ... Improved Information on Banks’Derivative Activities. Because derivatives markets have developedso rapidly and are not well covered bytraditional statistics,
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1995/may/pdf/bu-0595-1.pdf

Background | Central Clearing of OTC Derivatives in Australia June 2011 | Consultations

7 Jun 2011 Consultations
One of these was specifically focused on over the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets:. ... Given this, regulators are considering whether non-cleared derivatives will also be subject to minimum margin requirements, both to ensure that all derivative
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/consultations/201106-otc-derivatives/background.html

Supervision of Banks’ Derivative Activities

28 Feb 2003 Bulletin PDF 58KB
More exotic forms of derivatives aregenerally combinations or variations of theforms described above. ... Here the debate is not so muchone of whether derivatives are risky in theirown right, but whether a financial system inwhich derivative growth has
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1993/aug/pdf/bu-0893-2.pdf

References | Central Clearing of OTC Derivatives in Australia June 2011 | Consultations

7 Jun 2011 Consultations
FSB (Financial Stability Board) (2010), ‘Implementing OTC Derivatives Market Reforms’, October, available at: <http://www.financialstabilityboard.org/publications/r_101025.pdf>. ... FSB (2011a), ‘OTC Derivatives Market Reforms: Progress report on
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/consultations/201106-otc-derivatives/references.html

Australian Banks’ Activities in Derivatives Markets: Products and Risk-Management Practices

5 Feb 2003 Bulletin PDF 480KB
Derivatives Activities –Structure, Size and Natureof the Market. StructureInstitutions involved in derivative activities. ... Banking Supervision released guidelines for‘best practice’ in managing the risks associatedwith derivatives.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1994/sep/pdf/bu-0994-1.pdf

Foreign Currency Exposure and Hedging in Australia

10 Dec 2009 Bulletin – December 2009
Patrick D'Arcy and Muhummed Shah Idil
declined substantially between the two surveys. The hedging of foreign currency exposures using derivatives involves holding derivative contracts to offset the exchange rate exposure of the underlying instruments. ... The currency profile of derivative
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2009/dec/1.html

Central Clearing of OTC Derivatives | Central Clearing of OTC Derivatives in Australia June 2011 | Consultations

7 Jun 2011 Consultations
Table 1: OTC Derivatives Covered by Collateral Agreements. Per cent of derivatives trades. ... At the same time, new clearing services for interest rate derivatives have emerged.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/consultations/201106-otc-derivatives/central-clearing-otc-derivatives.html

Developments in Foreign Exchange and Over-the-counter Derivatives Markets

12 Dec 2019 Bulletin – December 2019
Julie Guo, Dushan Ranasinghe and Zhan Zhang
Global activity in foreign exchange (FX) and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets increased over the three years to April 2019.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2019/dec/developments-in-foreign-exchange-and-over-the-counter-derivatives-markets.html

Foreign Currency Exposure and Hedging in Australia

7 Dec 2017 Bulletin – December 2017
Laura Berger-Thomson and Blair Chapman
The latest Survey of Foreign Currency Exposure confirms that Australian entities' financial positions are well protected against a depreciation of the Australian dollar. Consistent with previous surveys, the net foreign currency exposures of the
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2017/dec/8.html

Australia's Foreign Currency Exposure and Hedging Practices

10 Dec 2005 Bulletin – December 2005
Chris Becker, Guy Debelle and Daniel Fabbro
165. 252. Derivative positions to hedge debt. 126. 199. Net FX position on debt (after derivatives). ... 150. Derivative positions to hedge equity. 10. 0. 60. –. 2. Net foreign currency position on equity (after derivatives). 23. 0.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2005/dec/1.html