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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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Regulators Release Feedback on Financial Institutions' Preparation for LIBOR Transition
8 Apr 2020
Media Releases
RBA Assistant Governor (Financial Markets) Christopher Kent said, ‘Institutions using LIBOR need to act now to transition to more robust benchmarks in a timely way. ... It also risks disruptions to financial markets.’. ASIC Commissioner Cathie Armour
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2020/mr-20-12.html
Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Markets
1 Sep 2010
Media Releases
Results of April 2010 survey of foreign exchange and derivatives markets
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2010/mr-10-19.html
Appointment of Head of Domestic Markets
31 Jan 2023
Media Releases
David Jacobs has been appointed to the position of Head of Domestic Markets at the Reserve Bank of Australia following the resignation of Jonathan Kearns late last year.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2023/mr-23-01.html
Payments System Issues
5 Dec 2012
Media Releases
At its 16 November meeting, the Payments System Board approved the determination of new Financial Stability Standards (FSSs) for central counterparties and securities settlement facilities. The new FSSs aim to align the Australian regime for
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2012/mr-12-37.html
Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Markets
29 Sep 2004
Media Releases
Results of April 2004 survey of foreign exchange and derivatives markets
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2004/mr-04-10.html
Senior Staff Changes: Appointments and Retirement
20 Sep 2016
Media Releases
Senior Staff Changes: Appointments and Retirement
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2016/mr-16-24.html
The Release of Market Sensitive Information
4 Feb 2000
Media Releases
Announcement of a review conducted by the Reserve Bank of Australia into its policy and procedures on the release of market-sensitive information
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2000/mr-00-05.html
Joint Report on the Australian OTC Derivatives Market – October 2012
30 Oct 2012
Media Releases
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Reserve Bank of Australia are releasing a Report on the Australian OTC Derivatives Market – October 2012
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2012/jmr-12-32.html
New Measures to Facilitate the Development of the Renminbi Market in Australia
17 Nov 2014
Media Releases
New Measures to Facilitate the Development of the Renminbi Market in Australia
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2014/mr-14-20.html
Media Release: Domestic Market Dealing Arrangements
6 Nov 2008
Media Releases
The Reserve Bank has decided to further widen the range of securities eligible for its repurchase operations
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2008/mr-08-26.html