Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
Australia and Sri Lanka leave rates on hold
Reserve Bank of Australia and Central Bank of Sri Lanka highlight worsening economic conditions around the world as they announce benchmark rates will remain unchanged
Reserve Bank of Fiji grapples with credit card surcharge decision
Fijian central bank looks to Australian experience of updating rules regarding credit card surcharges; weighs up benefits of allowing additional charges ahead of final decision this month
RBA’s Stevens confident Australian growth will continue
Reserve Bank of Australia governor discusses factors behind Australian growth outperforming other advanced economies; argues country’s economic position likely to remain strong
RBA minutes show cautious optimism
Minutes of Reserve Bank of Australia’s July monetary policy meeting note strong growth in domestic economy and signs of external recovery despite weakened growth in US, Europe and China
RBA deputy governor warns of regulatory side-effects
Reserve Bank of Australia’s Philip Lowe reviews impact of new financial regulation; says although new rules likely to increase stability, regulators must be aware of possible negative consequences
Australia’s Debelle defends rate cuts
RBA assistant governor says central bank’s rate cuts will have an effect; argues housing market is stronger than many critics believe
RBA ends 'excessive' card surcharges
Australian central bank publishes final reforms for surcharging standards for payments by credit and debit card in the country; allows “reasonable” charges to continue
RBA outlines payments system development plan
Australian central bank sets out areas of priority for advancing the payments system in the country; concludes two-year review process
Reserve Bank of Australia cuts policy rate by 25bp
Australian central bank cuts interest rate by 25 basis points; board says weaker and more uncertain global environment allows for more ‘accommodative’ policy
RBA governor criticises ‘dated’ payments systems
Glenn Stevens warns Australia has fallen behind other countries by not offering real-time electronic transfers; notes task the central bank faces in matching improved global regulatory environment
RBA minutes note ‘fragile’ global picture
Reserve Bank of Australia board discussed “fragile” sentiment surrounding global economic recovery and slow domestic growth when making most recent monetary policy decision
Aussie demand surges following recent RBA rate cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to cut interest rates on May 1 led to a sharp fall in the Australian dollar, but has also caused an uptick in demand for the currency, according to FX traders and strategists in the region
RBA fears downturn in Asia due to euro area contagion
Reserve Bank of Australia expresses fears about potential contagion from Europe hitting export markets in Asia
RBA cites weaker economy in decision to cut policy rate
Reserve Bank of Australia cuts cash rate by 50 basis points; highlights weaker economic growth and lower-than-expected inflation for the move
RBA's Edey says central banks should take lead on payment systems
Innovation hampered by lack of incentives for individual participants; natural role for central banks in driving innovation in the sector
RBA governor posits positive outlook as rates remain unchanged
Domestic demand in 2011 was highest rate for four years, says Glenn Stevens; inflation and borrowing also at trend as Reserve Bank of Australia holds rates
RBA warns banks against chasing ‘unrealistic profit’
Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest Financial Stability Review cautions banks not to increase risk-taking by chasing ‘unrealistic profit expectations'
New Estonian governor sees pay scheme altered
Bank of Estonia Supervisory Board simplifies governor pay structure; removes "monthly supplementary allowances or compensations"
RBA appoints new head of research
Alexandra Heath selected as head of economic research department at Reserve Bank of Australia
China and Australia sign A$30bn currency swap
Australia joins the ranks of central banks with a bilateral currency swap line with China; reflects increased use of renminbi and closer trading ties between the countries
Reserve Bank of Australia wary of risks from European contagion
RBA Monetary Policy Committee signals ongoing concern at contagion effect from Europe dampening Australian prospects
‘Numerous episodes’ of heightened anxiety ahead for Europe, says RBA’s Stevens
Reseve Bank of Australia governor, Glenn Stevens, says ‘old world’ problems have “riveted” global attention but ECB action prevented another funding crisis
Fed launches Twitter account
Federal Reserve Board to 'tweet' information on speeches and reports to the Congress, among other items
Australia’s Lowe confronts the country’s changing economy
RBA deputy governor calls on Australia to make the most of the opportunities a shifting world economy offers the country