Australia
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
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