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RBA Glossary definition for interbank overnight rate
interbank overnight rate – The interbank overnight rate (also known as the cash rate) is the interest rate which banks pay or charge to borrow funds from or lend funds to other banks on an overnight unsecured basis. The Reserve Bank of Australia uses this rate as an operational target for the implementation of monetary policy. The Reserve Bank of Australia calculates and publishes this rate each day on the basis of data collected directly from banks. The interbank overnight rate has been published by the Reserve Bank of Australia since June 1998.
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Developments in the Australian Repo Market
15 Sep 2016
Bulletin
– September 2016
The market for repurchase agreements (repos) – where cash is borrowed and lent using securities as collateral – plays an important role in the implementation of monetary policy and as a source of finance for the bond market. The Reserve Bank has
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2016/sep/5.html
An International Perspective on Monetary Policy Implementation Systems
16 Jun 2022
Bulletin
– June 2022
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and building on policies introduced during the global financial crisis, central banks in advanced economies deployed balance sheet policies to support their economies and address disruptions to the smooth
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2022/jun/an-international-perspective-on-monetary-policy-implementation-systems.html
Topic: Australian Economy
11 Sep 2018
Bulletin
Insights into the economy and financial system from teams throughout the Reserve Bank of Australia
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/australian-economy/
The RBA's Role in Processing the Fiscal Stimulus Payments
10 Aug 2009
Bulletin
– August 2009
Amongst other functions, the RBA operates the interbank settlement system, is responsible for the production of currency notes, and provides banking and payment services to around 90 Australian Government agencies. ... As this very large number of
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2009/aug/1.html
The Rise of Chinese Money Market Funds
16 Mar 2017
Bulletin
– March 2017
Money market funds (MMFs) pool funds in an investment vehicle to invest in short-term, highly rated securities. The MMF sector in China has grown rapidly over the past few years and is now the world's second largest by assets, though it is small
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2017/mar/9.html
Interest Rate Benchmarks for the Australian Dollar
20 Sep 2018
Bulletin
– September 2018
Interest rate benchmarks are widely relied upon in global financial markets. They are referenced in contracts for derivatives, loans and securities.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2018/sep/interest-rate-benchmarks-for-the-australian-dollar.html
The Framework for Monetary Policy Implementation in Australia
20 Jun 2019
Bulletin
– June 2019
The Reserve Bank of Australia's domestic market operations are designed to ensure that the cash rate is consistent with the target set by the Reserve Bank Board.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2019/jun/the-framework-for-monetary-policy-implementation-in-australia.html
Implications for the Reserve Bank's Liquidity Management Operations of Changes in Commonwealth Government Cash Flows
10 Aug 2000
Bulletin
– August 2000
These market operations achieve this objective by balancing the supply of settlement funds with banks' demand for them, at the target rate. ... Since taxpayers typically make payments by cheque, with interbank settlement via overnight settlement
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2000/aug/3.html
Two Years of Fast Payments in Australia
19 Mar 2020
Bulletin
– March 2020
It has been two years since the public launch of the New Payments Platform (NPP) and the Fast Settlement Service (FSS).
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2020/mar/two-years-of-fast-payments-in-australia.html
Infrastructure Developments in the Market for Commonwealth Government Securities
19 Sep 2013
Bulletin
– September 2013
The market for Commonwealth Government securities (CGS) is a key financial market in Australia because, among other things, it provides a risk-free benchmark for the pricing of a wide range of fixed income securities. This article discusses aspects
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2013/sep/6.html