Search: financial markets
RBA Glossary definition for financial markets
financial markets – A generic term for the markets in which financial instruments are traded. Financial instruments have no intrinsic value of themselves. They represent a claim over real assets or a future income stream. The four main financial markets are the foreign exchange market, the fixed interest or bond market, the share or equity market and the derivatives market.
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Delay to the ASX CHESS Replacement Project and Independent Review
3 Aug 2022
Media Releases
A stable and reliable CHESS replacement will be important to maintain investor confidence in Australian financial markets and the stability of the financial system. ... ASIC also has regulatory responsibilities for operators of licensed markets,
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-22.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
2 Aug 2022
Media Releases
At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 50 basis points to 1.85 per cent.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-21.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
5 Jul 2022
Media Releases
At its meeting, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 50 basis points to 1.35 per cent.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-20.html
Changes to Heads of Department in Economic and Financial Markets Groups
1 Jul 2022
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Dr Jonathan Kearns has transferred to Head of Domestic Markets in the Financial Markets Group from Head of Financial Stability Department in the Financial System Group. Dr Marion Kohler has transferred to Head of Economic Analysis Department
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-19.html
Appointment: Brad Jones as Assistant Governor, Financial System
22 Jun 2022
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Dr Bradley Jones has been appointed to the position of Assistant Governor, Financial System at the Reserve Bank of Australia.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-17.html
Assessment of the Reserve Bank Information and Transfer System
15 Jun 2022
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The Bank today released the 2022 Assessment of the Reserve Bank Information and Transfer System (RITS) against the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures (PFMI).
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-15.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
7 Jun 2022
Media Releases
At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 50 basis points to 85 basis points.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-14.html
Payments System Board Update: May 2022 Meeting
26 May 2022
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Today’s Payments System Board meeting discussed banknote distribution arrangements, the ASX’s CHESS replacement program, payments system regulatory reforms, stablecoin developments, merchant payment costs and the annual assessment of Australia's
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-13.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
5 Apr 2022
Media Releases
At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the cash rate target at 10 basis points and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances at zero per cent.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-11.html
Resignation: Deputy Governor
10 Mar 2022
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Resignation: Deputy Governor
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-07.html