All posts tagged "RBA"
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75FeatureGFXC Updates FX Global Code to Promote PvP Settlement
The changes place greater importance on the use of PvP settlement where available, and provide guidance on risk reduction where PvP settlement is not in use.
July 27, 2021 -
73Australia & NZRBNZ Abruptly Announces End to Quantitative Easing
The bond-buying programme was originally scheduled to run until June 2022. The RBNZ says the programme is no longer necessary for monetary policy purposes.
July 15, 2021 -
68Australia & NZAPRA Proposes Banks Maintain Higher Self-securitised Assets
APRA proposes that banks maintain at least 30 percent of their LCR Net Cash Outflows in self-securitised assets, separate from that used as collateral for the CLF.
July 15, 2021 -
76Australia & NZ
APRA Wants Banks to Be Ready for Potential Negative Rates
APRA proposes to introduce new expectations for banks requiring them to prepare for scenarios where interest rates fall to zero or turn negative.
July 14, 2021 -
60Australia & NZAustralian Regulators Flag Concerns Over Household Debt Risks
APRA has written to large banks seeking assurances that lending standards are being maintained to prevent a buildup of risk in housing loan portfolios.
June 25, 2021 -
85Market InfrastructureUS Fed Extends Swap Lines with Nine Central Banks
The Fed has extended facilities provided to the central banks of Australia, Korea, Singapore and New Zealand, among others.
June 21, 2021 -
122Australia & NZAustralia to Introduce Regulatory Reforms for FMIs
The new crisis management regime will allow the RBA to manage a failure at a domestic clearing and settlement facility, supported by a AUD 5 billion standing facility.
June 10, 2021 -
149Australia & NZRBA to Modernise Identity, Access Management Capabilities
The RBA has issued a tender request inviting firms to supply it technology to enhance its identity and access management capabilities.
June 5, 2021 -
116Australia & NZWestpac Becomes First Aussie Major to Issue SOFR Debt
The bond issuance included a $300mn floating-rate bond tranche maturing in five years that was priced at a 52 basis point spread over SOFR.
May 28, 2021 -
269Australia & NZAustralia’s Financial Sector Welcomes 2021‑22 Budget Initiatives
The measures include an FMI reform package, relief for foreign financial service firms, changes to the superannuation system, and a new commencement date for the CCIV regime.
May 13, 2021
