![Central Banking](https://www.centralbanking.com/sites/default/files/styles/print_logo/public/2017-03/print-logo.png?itok=_maJqRIT)
RBA examines central clearing for bond and repo markets
Central bank says recent developments mean there is a stronger case for CCPs
![Reserve Bank of Australia Reserve Bank of Australia](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_750_463/public/article_copied_files/Reserve-Bank-of-Australia.jpg.webp?itok=jdvy4UCH)
Australia’s central bank today (July 24) began a consultation on whether to introduce central counterparties (CCPs) to clear transactions in the country’s bond and repurchase markets.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) indicated that the potential benefits of having bond and repo trades centrally cleared had increased since its previous consultation on the matter.
In 2015, the bank concluded that the case for introducing CCPs to the repo market on grounds of financial stability was not strong
Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe
You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (point 2.4), printing is limited to a single copy.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@centralbanking.com
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (clause 2.4), an Authorised User may only make one copy of the materials for their own personal use. You must also comply with the restrictions in clause 2.5.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@centralbanking.com