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RBA Glossary definition for margin payment
margin payment – A payment made to meet a margin call, to cover an adverse movement in the price of physical assets, such as equities or units in managed funds, or derivatives, such as futures, options or swap contracts.
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The Global Financial Environment
8 Apr 2022
FSR
– April 2022
the SWIFT payment messaging system have made it very difficult for Russian financial institutions to transact with the rest of the world. ... Leverage in financial markets (some of which is hidden) can amplify large price falls as investors sell assets
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2022/apr/global-financial-environment.html
The Australian Financial System
8 Apr 2022
FSR
– April 2022
However, of late, profits have decreased as net interest margins (NIMs) have narrowed (Graph 3.3). ... The Reserve Bank Information and Transfer System (RITS) settles high-value payments between Australian banks, FMIs and other payment service providers.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2022/apr/australian-financial-system.html
Domestic Regulatory Developments
8 Apr 2022
FSR
– April 2022
While difficult to isolate from broader trends, the increase in the serviceability buffer has reduced riskier lending at the margin. ... Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998. Much of this work is being undertaken by the Treasury, supported by the other
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2022/apr/regulatory-developments.html
The Global Financial Environment
8 Oct 2021
FSR
– October 2021
Banks' profitability is being constrained by narrowing net interest margins (NIMs) due to the prolonged low interest rate environment. ... liabilities; and sought to offer debt holders discounts on properties in lieu of payments.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2021/oct/global-financial-environment.html
The Australian Financial System
8 Oct 2021
FSR
– October 2021
Some banks have begun to return capital to shareholders through share buybacks and increased dividend payments. ... Graph 3.9. The profitability of lenders mortgage insurers (LMIs) has also increased, underpinned by Australian Government stimulus
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2021/oct/australian-financial-system.html
Financial Stability Review
9 Apr 2021
FSR
- April 2021
PDF
1740KB
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2021/apr/pdf/financial-stability-review-2021-04.pdf
The Global Financial Environment
8 Apr 2021
FSR
– April 2021
Some REITs face liquidity risks as they will be exposed to margin calls if CRE valuations decline and cause their gearing to breach covenant limits. ... Deposits have increased given fiscal stimulus payments to households and businesses, reduced
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2021/apr/global-financial-environment.html
The Australian Financial System
8 Apr 2021
FSR
– April 2021
This can squeeze net interest margins (NIMs) because as rates fall, deposits that already receive zero or very low interest rates have not been repriced lower in line with lending rates ... Graph 3.9. The operational resilience of FMIs, such as central
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2021/apr/australian-financial-system.html
Box C: What Did 2020 Reveal About Liquidity Challenges Facing Superannuation Funds?
8 Apr 2021
FSR
– April 2021
funds' increased need for liquid assets to meet margin calls on hedges (held to reduce foreign currency risks); and. ... Funds also required cash to cover margin calls against currency (and other) derivatives.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2021/apr/box-c-what-did-2020-reveal-about-liquidity-challenges-facing-superannuation-funds.html
The Global Financial Environment
8 Apr 2021
FSR
- April 2021
PDF
558KB
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2021/apr/pdf/01-global-financial-environment.pdf