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The Central Bank Of Australia

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In Australia, the role of monetary authority is split among three independent statutory agencies with specific responsibilities in the financial markets: 1.The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), 2. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), 3. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). And the three agencies are coordinated by the Council of Financial Regulators (CFR).

1. The RBA is the key monetary authority in Australia. The RBA is responsible for the conduct of monetary policy which affects the level of interest rate, the availability of credit and the supply of money. All of these have a direct impact on financial markets and institutions, and also on the level of economic activities (such as business …show more content…

The price stability is the stability of the average price of all goods and services in the economy. In brief, it controls the inflation that changes the purchasing power in Australia. The full employment is the case in which every individuals of working age who wishes to work can find employment. The economic growth comes from the accumulation of human capital, physical capital, and technological progress. Finally, the stability of the financial system means channeling funds efficiently between surplus spending units and deficit spending units.

2. The ASIC is the second key regulator in the Australian financial system. It is charged with responsibility for enforcing company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors. The ASIC regulates financial markets, securities, futures and corporations. The ASIC is also protecting consumers in superannuation, insurance, deposit taking and credit.

The ASIC’s objectives are set by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission Act 2001. First objective is to maintain, facilitate and improve the performance of the financial system and the entities to reduce business costs, and the efficiency and development of the economy. The second is to promote confident and informed participation of investors and consumers in the financial system. The third is to administrate the

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