Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
RBA holds rates at Lowe’s final meeting
Outgoing governor has not ruled out need for further tightening
Deep learning models are ‘fragile’, BoE paper finds
Models suffering from “Rashomon effect” need better supervision, authors say
Banknotes: July to September 2023
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
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
Eastern Caribbean will drop UK monarch from notes
Heads of government decide to place ECCU’s symbol on new series of notes
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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
Low rates have small effect on bank profitability – researchers
A 100bp rate cut results in 5bp fall in banks’ net interest margins on average, study shows
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
RBA bans PwC from new contracts until scandal cleared up
Consultancy firm mired in controversy over leaking Australian government tax plans to clients
Currency round-up: India withdraws 2,000-rupee note
De La Rue replaces chair; Canada and Philippines win currency awards; and more
Spillovers more widespread than previously thought – Boston Fed
Many central banks cause spillovers besides the Federal Reserve, researcher says
RBA raises rates 25bp as spending falters
Outlook for household consumption uncertain as effects of tightening start to appear
RBA review calls for major policy and governance changes
Australian government welcomes call for new rate-setting body and clearer mandate
RBA pauses rate hikes as inflation slows
Central bank board has not ruled out further tightening
Australia to publish central bank review in April
Independent review likely to propose changes to RBA’s board
RBA says interest rate pause is on the cards for next month
Central bank says monetary policy is in “restrictive territory”