Australia
More independent central banks hold fewer dollars – research
De-dollarisation benefits Singaporean and Korean currencies, while Australia’s and China’s lose out
RBA says home loan scheme does not heighten risks to markets
Bullock says government’s mortgage programme will not pose additional hazards to financial institutions
Australia leaves policy rate unchanged, as expected
Governor says policy a little restrictive, while RBA notes slightly higher-than-forecast inflation data
ASX risk management still not up to scratch, says RBA
Australian central bank says exchange has “considerable work to do” after Chess settlement incident
RBA’s Hauser expects ‘significant’ rise in pension funds’ FX hedging
Deputy governor expects Australian dollar’s “natural hedge” to remain but be less relevant to funds
Investors pledge $510m to Singapore’s green investment fund
Central bank says venture will finance sustainable infrastructure across Asia
RBA office renovation cost quadruples after asbestos surprise
Central bank may pay up to A$1.2 billion for project after building declared uninhabitable
Weak productivity reduced output in Australia by up to 3% – study
RBA paper says decline has “profound implications” for citizens’ welfare
Australia cuts rates by 25bp as expected
RBA governor says inflation within target, as bank’s forecasts assume further cuts
RBA governor praises Fed’s independence following Trump’s attacks
Bullock says US central bank is “doing what it’s supposed to be doing”
RBA waiting for more data before deciding whether to cut rates
Minutes of last meeting show board favoured easing but was split over when it should occur
RBA’s deputy governor outlines institution’s research ambitions
Hauser wants bank to become hub for tackling issues such as macro shocks and climate crisis
Australia surprises observers by holding rates
Board keeps policy rate at 3.85% in split vote, citing higher-than-expected inflation
RBA research finds monetary easing can reduce inequality
Reserve Bank of Australia study finds impact of economic shocks dampened after accounting for household income
NY Fed and BIS explore monetary policy in a tokenised world
Project Pine’s smart contracts are designed so central banks can adapt them to their currencies and frameworks
Australia moves forward with ‘ample reserves’ framework
RBA raises price of short-term repo and encourages lenders to recycle liquidity in private markets
Australia cuts rates for first time since 2020
RBA delivers long-awaited 25bp reduction but says markets are overconfident about further easing
Senior appointments in Australia and Hong Kong
RBA appoints heads of banking and economic research, while HKMA appoints financial infrastructure director
RBA appoints six new board members as part of reforms
Two join rate-setting team while others enter newly established governance board
RBA official: industry needs ‘common vision’ for fast payments
Assistant governor says transaction costs and end users’ requirements need to be addressed
Reserve Bank of Australia holds policy rate again
Central bank softens hawkish stance amid weak economic growth and slowing inflation