Australia
Australian government and RBA agree dual mandate for central bank
RBA to begin publishing unattributed record of votes for its monetary policy decisions
RBA holds at last meeting of the year
“Limited information” leads central bank to keep rate unchanged for time being
RBA’s Bullock says economic activity is stronger than expected
Australian central bank sees second-round effects as businesses pass cost rises on
Australia announces RBA governance law and new deputy governor
Labor government appoints BoE official Andrew Hauser to senior role
RBA resumes rate hikes to curb sticky inflation
Australian government confirms it will make significant changes to central bank’s governance
RBA’s Bullock rules out setting an employment target
Governor says full employment cannot be reduced to a single measurement
RBA staff considering industrial action over salary increases
Central bank offered a 11% pay rise over the next three years, but union says it is not enough
Currency round-up: Liberia withdraws pre-2021 notes
DRC central bank calls on the public to better preserve banknotes, and more
RBA continues to hold rates under new governor
‘Some further tightening of monetary policy may be required,’ Bullock says
Ex-governor issues stern warnings about planned RBA revamp
Debate over proposed changes to board structure escalates
RBA’s Lowe defends record, but admits some mistakes
Outgoing Australian governor says guidance was wrong but that media worsened policy debate
Financial regulators: one, two, maybe a few?
As Jamaica moves to introduce the ‘twin peaks’ approach to financial oversight, Ben Margulies assesses some of the pros and cons
RBA holds rates at Lowe’s final meeting
Outgoing governor has not ruled out need for further tightening
People: July to September 2023
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Climate change poses ‘acute uncertainty’ for economy – RBA’s Bullock
Incoming governor says climate change may lead to structural changes and affect neutral rate
RBA says CBDC decision is likely ‘some years away’
Australian central bank says a CBDC might improve payments system but also questions its necessity
Too early to declare victory over inflation, says RBA’s Lowe
Outgoing governor warns sticky services inflation could shift Australians’ expectations
RBA holds policy rate as inflation eases
Lowe says inflation is falling but remains too high
Cash for a very rainy, tremorous or lava-filled day
Are central banks well-positioned to keep cash flowing during natural disasters?
Michele Bullock to become first woman to lead the RBA
Deputy governor to replace Philip Lowe in September, as central bank prepares for reforms
RBA to have fewer but longer monetary policy meetings
Central bank moves to overhaul governance after major review
RBA keeps policy rate steady
Decision comes after Australia’s inflation slows in May
RBA to pay back around 1,200 underpaid staff
Australian central bank admits hiring firm at centre of tax scandal to resolve pay problem
RBA raises interest rate to 11-year high
Governor Philip Lowe signals further rate hikes may be needed