Australia
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
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
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
Central Banking Awards 2023: final group of winners revealed
Awards recognise lifetime achievement of Stefan Ingves, as well as reserves management, currency, technology and more
RBA says interest rate pause is on the cards for next month
Central bank says monetary policy is in “restrictive territory”
Apac central banks reassure amid Credit Suisse woes
Central banks in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong say banking systems remain stable
Banknote themes in motion
Antti Heinonen asks whether the world is about to witness a revolution in banknote images
Rates round-up: Australia signals more tightening to come
Guatemala and West African states increase rates, while Jamaica raises reserve requirement
Australian treasurer welcomes chance to ‘refresh’ RBA board
Chalmers does not recommit to extending Philip Lowe’s term as governor
RBA outlines retail CBDC pilot projects
Australian central bank will test 14 use cases, working with major lenders and other firms
RBA official raises concerns over CBDC
Central bank proceeding with pilot despite potential drawbacks
Currency round-up: Charles III causes controversy
Australian government drove decision to drop UK monarch from notes, as ECCB weighs its options
RBA and BoK lengthen swap deal
New swap agreement will be effective for five years
RBA makes ninth straight rise and forecasts more to come
Governor warns Australia will be slow to achieve its inflation target
Australia will not put king’s image on banknote
RBA says new design will honour indigenous people
Credit constraints have small impact on housing market – paper
RBA economist revisits the effects of down payments on housing prices