Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
Australian central bank appoints new assistant governor
Reserve Bank of Australia promotes Christopher Kent to the position of assistant governor (economic); takes over from Philip Lowe when he becomes deputy governor
Central Bank Directory highlights rise in female central bank governors
Four new female governors takes worldwide total to 12; Central Bank Directory also notes 4.1% increase in central bank staff in European Union
RBA paper expects larger spillover effects from mining boom
Reserve Bank of Australia study says rise in mining investment expected to have larger impact on a broader range of prices in Australian economy
RBA paper quantifies risk of pricing distortions in markets
Reserve Bank of Australia study finds household and firm decisions are only marginally influenced by mispriced equity markets
Rise in terms of trade not always inflationary: RBA paper
Reserve Bank of Australia study says floating exchange rates act as an important buffer to external shocks that influence terms of trade
Bank of Japan launches Twitter account
Bank of Japan advances internet offerings by launching a Twitter account; joins several other central banks in ‘tweeting’ key information
Australia ‘well placed’ to deal with global downturn; RBA’s Battellino
Reserve Bank of Australia’s deputy governor Ric Battellino says Australia is in a strong position to cope with ongoing global financial turbulence
RBA cuts rates on fears of global slowdown
Reserve Bank of Australia cuts rates by 25 basis points amid growing concerns over sovereign debt crisis in Europe; analysts consider options available at next meeting
Australia announces new deputy governor
Philip Lowe promoted from position as assistant governor; Heather Ridout revealed as new external board member
How to make the most of forecasts: RBA’s Stevens
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens says an element of judgement must be exercised when interpreting economic forecasts
RBA’s Debelle discusses eligibility criteria for new liquidity scheme
Reserve Bank of Australia assistant governor Guy Debelle says inclusion of self-securitised mortgage-backed securities as eligible collateral in committed liquidity facility will reduce systemic risks
Debelle questions shift towards secured funding
Reserve Bank of Australia assistant governor Guy Debelle says rise in secured lending is not sustainable for financial markets
Australian regulator releases Basel III liquidity proposals
Australia's prudential regulator publishes discussion paper for liquidity reforms under Basel III; Reserve Bank of Australia announces further details for its committed liquidity facility
Fears of widespread contagion are rising: RBA’s Lowe
Reserve Bank of Australia assistant governor Philip Lowe says growing turbulence in global markets due to mounting government debt and weak banking systems
Central banks react to eurozone situation
Denmark and Romania lower benchmark rates and Australia lowers growth expectations; all point to continuing eurozone uncertainty as key decision-making factor
RBA cuts rates on weak global growth outlook
Reserve Bank of Australia drops interest rates by 25 basis points as inflation outlook improves and concerns over recovery in global demand mounts
EMEs have scope to respond to a global slowdown: RBA’s Battellino
Reserve Bank of Australia deputy governor Ric Battellino says emerging market economies have capacity to respond to decline in weakness in global demand
RBA’s Edey assesses future global CCP model
Reserve Bank of Australia assistant governor Malcolm Edey warns abstract model of central clearing pictured by G-20 leaders may not be realised in practice
RBA’s Debelle expresses concern over bank funding pressures
Reserve Bank of Australia assistant governor Guy Debelle outlines differences in bank funding pressures in Europe and Australia
Tail events resemble platypus moment, rather than black swan: RBA’s Ellis
Reserve Bank of Australia head of financial stability, Luci Ellis, says financial supervisors should be alert to rent-seeking behaviour in order to identify looming threats
Australian regulator appointed secretary-general to Basel Committee
Basel Committee names executive general manager of Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Wayne Byres to replace Stefan Walter as secretary-general
RBA’s Debelle highlights risks attached to high-frequency trading
Reserve Bank of Australia assistant governor Guy Debelle says prime brokers may not be monitoring high-frequency trading risks properly
RBA announces representative in China
Ivan Roberts to open Reserve Bank of Australia representative office in Beijing; will assist with monitoring of economic and financial conditions in China
BIS working group urges more communication with traders
Bank for International Settlements working group report says authorities must be more alert to threats posed by high-frequency trading, calls for increased dialogue with market participants