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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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2022 Triennial Central Bank Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivative Markets
28 Oct 2022
Media Releases
The Reserve Bank of Australia has today released a summary of findings from the latest triennial survey of turnover in foreign exchange (FX) and over-the-counter (OTC) interest rate derivatives markets that was conducted in the Australian market in
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-35.html
Appointment: Brad Jones as Assistant Governor, Financial System
22 Jun 2022
Media Releases
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
Changes to Eligible Securities and Margining for Domestic Market Operations
16 Nov 2011
Media Releases
Enquiries. Dr Guy Debelle. Assistant Governor (Financial Markets). Reserve Bank of Australia. ... SYDNEY. Phone: 61 2 9551 8200. Mr Chris Aylmer. Head of Domestic Markets Department.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2011/mr-11-26.html
Payments System Issues
29 Aug 2012
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The Bank is today publishing a consultation paper on a proposal to determine new Financial Stability Standards (FSSs) for central counterparties and securities settlement facilities. The proposed new FSSs aim to align the Australian regime for
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2012/mr-12-23.html
Domestic Market Dealing Arrangements
15 Jul 2002
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Announcement of new facility for intra-day repurchase agreements to help banks meet liquidity needs under Continuous Linked Settlement (CLS) arrangements
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2002/mr-02-14.html
Senior Appointment
28 Mar 2007
Media Releases
Announcement of the appointment of Dr Guy Debelle as Assistant Governor (Financial Markets)
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2007/mr-07-03.html
Domestic Market Dealing Arrangements
6 Sep 2007
Media Releases
Media Release Domestic Market Dealing Arrangements. Number 2007-14. Date. 6 September 2007. ... financial markets.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2007/mr-07-14.html
Promoting Competition in the Debit Card Market
21 Jun 2023
Media Releases
Mastercard and Visa have each given undertakings to the Reserve Bank that they will not engage in ‘tying conduct’ involving their debit and credit card products.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2023/mr-23-15.html
Regulators Urge Financial Institutions to Plan for LIBOR Transition
9 May 2019
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LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) is deeply embedded in financial markets globally and is used by many Australian financial institutions in their contracts and business processes. ... The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stated that it will
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2019/mr-19-12.html
Payments System Board Update: August 2023 Meeting
17 Aug 2023
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Today's Payments System Board meeting discussed the annual Assessment of the ASX clearing and settlement facilities against the Financial Stability Standards, the oversight of international financial market infrastructures, prominent payment systems,
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2023/mr-23-20.html