Search: fiscal transparency
RBA Glossary definition for fiscal transparency
fiscal transparency – The facility which enables investors and other interested parties to satisfy themselves as to the nature and quality of the decision process pursued by policy-makers in government or the corporate entity concerned. One of the 12 key standards identified by the Financial Stability Forum as the minimum required for good practice in sound financial systems. Fiscal transparency strengthens accountability of the government and decreases the risk of maintaining unsustainable policies.
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Overview
9 Apr 2020
FSR
– April 2020
Rather it can only serve as a bridge, while substantial fiscal stimulus is being implemented to offset the economic contraction and, most importantly, authorities attempt to stop the spread of
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2020/apr/overview.html
Box E: The 2018 Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) Review of Australia
12 Apr 2019
FSR
– April 2019
1 year. Systemic Risk Oversight and Macroprudential Policy. Raise formalisation and transparency of the CFR and accountability of its member agencies through publishing meeting records as well as the publication and ... The IMF argued that there was
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2019/apr/box-e.html
Household and Business Finances in Australia
9 Oct 2020
FSR
– October 2020
Fiscal measures that allow companies making losses up to June 2022 to claim back taxes paid in years up to June 2019 will further support cash flow for many businesses. ... However, fiscal measures to support low and middle income households, including
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2020/oct/household-business-finances-in-australia.html
Domestic Regulatory Developments
8 Oct 2021
FSR
– October 2021
The CFR agencies' activities to promote understanding, transparency and management of climate change-related risks are coordinated through the CFR Working Group on Financial Implications of Climate Change. ... card interchange fees; transparency of card
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2021/oct/regulatory-developments.html
Overview
10 Mar 2012
FSR
– March 2012
There has also been gradual progress towards enhancing euro area fiscal governance and dealing with Greece's sovereign debt problems. ... These developments posed the risk of an adverse feedback loop between economic conditions, fiscal balances, borrower
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2012/mar/overview.html
Box E: The Council of Financial Regulators
20 Oct 2018
FSR
– October 2018
CFR members have been seeking ways to enhance the transparency of the CFR's work. ... The final report of the Productivity Commission's inquiry into competition in the Australian financial system also recommended the CFR further increase its transparency.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2018/oct/box-e.html
Box A: Ongoing Financial Regulatory Reform in China
20 Oct 2018
FSR
– October 2018
Reforms in recent years have included: measures to reduce banks' ability and incentive to engage in channel lending; proposals to improve the transparency and risk management of asset management products (AMPs)
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2018/oct/box-a.html
Box A: Banks' Provisioning
10 Sep 2009
FSR
– September 2009
Although this approach has increased the transparency of financial reports by constraining firms' scope to use provisioning to smooth profits, it has restricted banks' ability to provision for losses that are
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2009/sep/box-a.html
Box B: Scenario Analysis on Indebted Households' Spare Cash Flows and Prepayment Buffers
6 Apr 2023
FSR
– April 2023
Box B: Scenario Analysis on Indebted Households' Spare Cash Flows and Prepayment Buffers | Financial Stability Review – April 2023
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2023/apr/box-b-scenario-analysis-on-indebted-households-spare-cash-flows-and-prepayment-buffers.html
Box A: Low Interest Rates and Asset Price Risk
10 Apr 2018
FSR
– April 2018
Despite some improvements in transparency, there is significant uncertainty about the ultimate exposure and response of different types of investors to such asset price falls. ... However, there is little transparency on this leverage, which adds to
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2018/apr/box-a.html