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RBA Glossary definition for money market
money market – The market which deals in short-term discount securities such as Treasury notes, bank bills and promissory notes. Major participants in this market include the Reserve Bank of Australia, banks, superannuation funds, insurance companies, investment trusts, investment banks, building societies and large corporates.
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The Global Financial Environment
20 Oct 2018
FSR
– October 2018
This has resulted in a reduced ability of market-makers to hold large positions and take advantage of price differences between money markets. ... However, this market has been more volatile than other money markets in the past.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2018/oct/global-fin-env.html
The Australian Financial System
20 Oct 2018
FSR
– October 2018
However, recent developments may imply that these markets are more sensitive to changes in demand and supply. ... Another factor is the reduced depth in a range of short-term money markets particularly towards the end of reporting quarters, which appears
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2018/oct/aus-fin-sys.html
Box A: Financial Stability Risks from Crypto-assets
7 Oct 2022
FSR
– October 2022
Graph A.1. Participants in crypto markets face a high level of market, liquidity and operational risks (Table A.1). ... Runs on money market funds (MMFs), which invest in similar assets to stablecoins, have contributed to disruptions in commercial paper
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2022/oct/box-a-financial-stability-risks-from-crypto-assets.html
Box D: A Closer Look at the Shadow Banking System in Australia
10 Mar 2012
FSR
– March 2012
In Australia, non-prudentially regulated institutions include registered financial corporations (RFCs), securitisation vehicles, money market funds and other investment funds. ... Investment funds, including money market funds and hedge funds, accounted
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2012/mar/box-d.html
The Global Financial Environment
12 Apr 2019
FSR
– April 2019
Some non-US banks are especially vulnerable to lower liquidity in US money markets. ... While these banks sometimes turn to foreign exchange swaps to meet short-term currency needs when money markets tighten, the swap market may not be a reliable
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2019/apr/global-financial-environment.html
The Australian Financial System
20 Oct 2016
FSR
– October 2016
Higher short-term wholesale funding spreads partly reflect the effect of impending reforms to prime money market funds in the United States, which make them less attractive for investors and have ... Liaison suggests that banks expect good access to
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2016/oct/aus-fin-sys.html
The Global Financial Environment
8 Apr 2022
FSR
– April 2022
Graph 1.3. Conditions in short-term funding markets have tightened amid recent market volatility, but funding markets have generally functioned well. ... Nevertheless, as demonstrated at the onset of the pandemic, money market funds (MMFs) remain
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2022/apr/global-financial-environment.html
The Australian Financial System
7 Oct 2022
FSR
– October 2022
Banks continued access to wholesale markets is also supported by their high credit ratings. ... FMIs have also had to manage risks from recent volatility in commodity markets.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2022/oct/australian-financial-system.html
The Australian Financial System
8 Oct 2021
FSR
– October 2021
According to liaison, banks plan to raise most of the funds from wholesale debt markets. ... of confidential information by the cryptocurrency exchange BTC Markets and financial research firm Morningstar.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2021/oct/australian-financial-system.html
Developments in the Financial System Architecture
10 Sep 2014
FSR
– September 2014
too big to fail’; responding to shadow banking risks; and making derivatives markets safer. ... The FSB and other standard-setting bodies continue to work on addressing the risks posed by shadow banking entities and activities such as money market
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2014/sep/dev-fin-sys-arch.html