Free Trial

Central Bank Review Set to Split MPC From Broader Bank Ops

RBA
  • The Australian government are confirmed to release the RBA review documentation as well as government response on Thursday - effectively looking to create a second board among the RBA to split out the financial stability and monetary policy functions of the bank.
  • RBA headlines not unexpected - the prospect of a split board (MPC, FPC) has been raised in recent weeks but will require a small tweak to the bank's operating laws. Most importantly, the existing inflation-target regime is to be retained.
  • The headlines are broadly inline with an MNI piece posted on Monday: https://marketnews.com/mni-separate-monetary-commi...
  • Expect more headlines on this - both the RBA and the Treasury are to hold separate press conferences in the coming days on these topics. RBA governor Lowe is to speak at midday Australia (0300BST).

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.