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RBA abolishes card surcharging, cuts interchange fees
The Reserve Bank of Australia has published its final decisions on merchant card payment costs, including the removal of surcharging and a reduction in interchange fees.
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Project Acacia outlines future for tokenised wholesale markets in Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia's Project Acacia has revealed key findings on tokenisation opportunities to enhance Australia's wholesale financial markets.
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RBA highlights persistent risks in bulk electronic clearing system transition
The Reserve Bank of Australia updated its risk assessment on the proposed decommissioning of the Bulk Electronic Clearing System (BECS).
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US dollar safe-haven status shows resilience amid shifts
RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser discussed the resilience and evolving nature of the US dollar's safe-haven status at the 2026 US Monetary Policy Forum.
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Australian Payments Board advances modernization and addresses system risks
The Reserve Bank of Australia's Payments System Board met today, discussing cash distribution, card payment costs, and the future of account-to-account payments.
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Bullock explains rate hike rationale, highlights uncertainty
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michelle Bullock explained the Monetary Policy Board's unanimous decision to raise the cash rate in February.
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RBA refines dual mandate, navigates inflation with patient strategy
RBA Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter discussed the recent refinements to the central bank's dual mandate and their impact on the Monetary Policy Board's strategy.
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RBA revises inflation outlook higher after unexpected pick-up
Michael Plumb, Head of Economic Analysis at the Reserve Bank of Australia, discussed the unexpected pick-up in inflation and the revised economic outlook at the 2026 ABE Annual Forecasting Conference.
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Guidance released for Australian clearing and settlement resolution regime
The Reserve Bank of Australia has published guidance and a response to consultation on its Clearing and Settlement (CS) Facility Resolution Regime.
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Hunter details RBA's evolving view on full employment and inflation
RBA Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter discussed the central bank's evolving understanding of full employment and its intertwined relationship with inflation.
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RBA raises cash rate to 3.85 percent amid persistent inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85 percent.
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RBA raises cash rate to 3.85 percent on inflation concerns
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85 percent.