Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
Toxic assets must be removed: RBA's Stevens
Siphoning the toxic assets that plague banks' balance sheets is the first step in overcoming the current crisis, Glenn Stevens, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, has said.
Australia's Ellis: higher wages aided economy
One of the reasons why Australia is coping better amid the turmoil is that real earnings of average Australian workers were growing much faster than in the United States, said Luci Ellis, the head of the financial stability department at the country's…
RBA's Edey: regulation determined risk taking
Financial regulation unintentionally shaped the excessive risk-taking that occurred in the run up to the credit crisis, said Malcolm Edey, the assistant governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
RBA on why it kept policy rate unchanged
The Reserve Bank of Australia decided to "pause for a further evaluation" of the economic situation and so leave the cash rate unchanged at 3.25%, according to minutes of the March meeting.
RBA's Edey has high hopes for Australia's economy
There are reasons to expect the Australian economy to continue perform better than its international counterparts, said Malcolm Edey, an assistant governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Aussie FX market strong despite stutter
The Australian foreign-exchange market has performed relatively well despite a high degree of turbulence, said Chris Ryan, the head of the international department at the Reserve Bank of Australia.
"Leaning against the wind" to rise - Stevens
Glenn Stevens, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, expects the view that monetary policy should "lean against the wind" when asset prices are rising will gain in followers in the aftermath of the current market turmoil.
Australia slashes on signs of flagging demand
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut rates by a full percentage point for the second time in as many votes on Tuesday, saying that a dip in confidence was impacting demand.
New model for anticipated structural changes
New research from the Reserve Bank of Australia develops a model that is relevant for monetary policy which can allow for anticipated structural changes.
Australia's point cut marks seven-year low
The Reserve Bank of Australia has slashed its key rate by a full percentage point to 4.25%, its lowest level since December 2001.
RBA slashes rates to five-year low
The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday shocked markets with a sharper-than-expected rate cut of 75 basis points.
RBA's Debelle: recession's impact uncertain
The impact of global developments on Australia is uncertain, said Guy Debelle, the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Public sector should provide liquidity: RBA
The public sector should provide liquidity in times of stress, finds a new paper from the Reserve Bank of Australia
Australia slashes rates by 100 basis points
The Reserve Bank of Australia shocked markets on Tuesday, opting to cut its key rate by a full percentage point to 6%, the steepest margin since 1992.
Phillips curve is flattening
A new paper from the Reserve Bank of Australia finds that the Phillips curve, which measures the relationship between unemployment and inflation, has flattened in recent years.
RBA justifies September rate cut
A slowdown in demand allowed for a cut in the cash rate by 25 basis points to 7%, according to minutes from the September board meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Nordic banks and RBA join Fed swap club
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday stepped up efforts to counter money market tensions, establishing additional swap lines with the Reserve Bank of Australia and three Scandinavian central banks to meet demand for dollar loans.
Reserve Bank of Australia - Annual Report 2007
The sound position of local banks was a major source of strength for the Australian financial system during last year, said Glenn Stevens, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, in the foreword the central bank's latest Annual Report.
RBA's Stevens: monetary policy and booms
The proposition that monetary policy should lean against asset price and credit booms is up for discussion again, said Glenn Stevens, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Rate cut proves RBA wrong: ex-governor Fraser
Bernie Fraser, a former governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, has said that the central bank's September rate cut confirms it misjudged the economic climate in raising rates earlier this year.
Australia cuts on signs of slower growth ahead
The Reserve Bank of Australia lowered its key rate from a 12-year high on evidence that earlier hikes have succeeded in subduing demand.
RBA hints at September cut
Ric Battelino, the deputy governor at the Reserve Bank of Australia, on Thursday gave the central bank's strongest sign yet that it will cut rates at its next monetary policy meeting on 2 September.
RBA's Lowe on financial cycles
Proposals for banks to accumulate capital buffers in the good times might help smooth out the swings in the credit cycle, said Philip Lowe, an assistant governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
RBA looking to lower rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia has reiterated that it will soon cut its key rate, now at a 12-year high, on signs that high borrowing costs are now curbing domestic demand.