Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (Apra)
RBA holds rates as inflation stays above target
Australian governor says rate-setters did not discuss a cut and forecasts rising real incomes
Banknotes: April to June 2023
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Australian senator introduces bill to regulate e-yuan
International use of the CBDC viewed as boosting China’s strategic power
Technology services – regulatory: Regnology
The regtech/suptech provider continues to innovate, securing major new contracts with central banks and regulators
People: Arce to lead ECB economics directorate
SNB deputy to retire; Vanuatu names new deputy; Glenn Stevens to chair Macquarie; and more
Macro-pru mortgage limits were successful – RBA research
Central bank rates performance of policies implemented to cool risks in the housing market
People: T&T governor has term extended
Hilaire will stay at T&T central bank until 2023; Sri Lanka promotes two assistant governors to deputy posts; Australia appoints new assistant governor; CNB official joins Esma board
Apra suspends bank licence issuance
Prudential regulator will continue to review applications while six-month suspension is in place
Will cash survive Covid-19?
Fears are emerging that banknotes may carry the coronavirus. Are they justified?
Apra signs deal on new data platform
Vizor will provide the software and Dimension Data will implement the system
Australian inquiry calls for major reforms of regulatory culture
Authorities did not enforce laws on financial sector strongly enough, report argues
RBA governor welcomes housing market slowdown
Lowe says slower credit growth is “positive”, as wider economy heats up
Australia is open to payments innovation – RBA’s Bullock
Assistant governor says regulators will step in where they see a need, but will take a “graduated” approach
New Zealand’s main banks pass stress tests
Tests cover wider range of risks, including concentration and misconduct risks
Curbs on interest-only loans have cut risks – RBA’s Kent
Regulatory actions have helped reduce risks in what had been a fast-growing sector
Australia’s bank levy could squeeze TLAC drive
Issuing Tier 2 and senior unsecured debt will become more expensive for the top four banks in the country
Macro-pru can offer ‘breathing space’ for Australian housing
Apra’s actions “will not address pressures”, but will provide “breathing space” as they should lessen the amplification of house prices, says RBA’s Lowe
RBA to ‘pay close attention’ to housing market in 2017 – Lowe
Rent growth remains weak but vacancy rates are not high, RBA governor says; households and banks are currently taking the right approach to the environment
RBA alert to ongoing housing risks
Financial stability review shows the Reserve Bank of Australia is still concerned about investor demand in the market; says it is ‘too early’ to judge impact of APRA measures
RBA to provide A$300 billion for committed liquidity facility
RBA contribution will ‘not materially impact' its balance sheet, says deputy Debelle; banks will pay a penalty rate to access the CLF, which will help them meet Basel III liquidity requirements
Australia mandates OTC clearing to ensure substituted compliance
Global regulatory agenda drives switch from market-based incentives to clearing