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RBA Glossary definition for financial institution
financial institution – A company whose primary function is to intermediate between lenders and borrowers in the economy.
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Surveillance of the Financial System | Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report - 1992
30 Jun 1992
Annual Report
During 1991/92, the number of authorised dealers declined from 77 to 72, comprising 29 banks and 43 non-bank financial institutions. ... This involves financial institutions in complex “clearing” and “settling” arrangements. Clearing is
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/1992/sur-fin-system.html
Developments in the Financial System Architecture
10 Mar 2012
FSR
– March 2012
Two international standard-setting bodies recently issued for consultation revised supervisory principles relating to financial institutions. ... In 2012, the FSB is intending to undertake peer reviews on risk governance of financial institutions and on
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2012/mar/dev-fin-sys-arch.html
Developments in the Financial System Infrastructure
10 Sep 2004
FSR
– September 2004
In a similar vein, more relevant and timely disclosure of information about the risks that financial institutions are incurring should promote more effective market discipline. ... Arguments in support of a guarantee scheme include consumer protection
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2004/sep/dev-fin-sys-infra.html
The Macroeconomic and Financial Environment
10 Mar 2006
FSR
– March 2006
While hedge funds generally have a relatively small capital base, they have a systemic dimension via their close relationship with financial institutions providing prime-brokerage services, and through the potential for ... markets. The strong global
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2006/mar/mac-fin-env.html
Reserve Bank of Australia
1 May 2024
We are Australia's central bank. We conduct monetary policy, work to maintain a strong financial system and issue the nation's currency.
https://www.rba.gov.au/
Australian Economic and Financial Conditions
9 Mar 2023
RBA Annual Report
– 1963
Taking seasonal factors into account, the rate of growth of indebtedness to financial institutions was generally maintained. ... holdings of Commonwealth Government securities by the public, including non-bank financial institutions.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/1963/aus-economic-and-financial-conditions.html
Developments in the Financial System Architecture
10 Mar 2013
FSR
– March 2013
aspects of the Basel III liquidity standard; addressing the ‘too big to fail’ problem posed by systemically important financial institutions (SIFIs); and reforming over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets. ... The FSB and the international
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2013/mar/dev-fin-sys-arch.html
Regulators expect Australian institutions to cease the use of LIBOR in new contracts before the end of 2021
4 Jun 2021
Media Releases
Regulators in Australia are reiterating the importance of ensuring a timely transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR).
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2021/mr-21-10.html
Developments in the Financial System Architecture
10 Sep 2012
FSR
– September 2012
The proposals would require the bilateral exchange of both ‘variation’ margin and ‘initial’ margin between all financial institutions, as well as systemically important non-financial institutions. ... The principles are expected to be published
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2012/sep/dev-fin-sys-arch.html
Financial Surveillance | Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report - 1993
30 Jun 1993
Annual Report
During 1992/93, the number of dealers remained unchanged at 72, of which 30 are banks and 42 non-bank financial institutions. ... and the Australian Financial Institutions Commission, the body formed in 1992 to oversee prudential supervision of building
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/1993/fin-surveillance.html