Download or read book Banks Capital Markets and Australian Economic Development written by Rodney Maddock and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper traces the evolution of the Australian financial system from 1788 to the current day showing how institutions have evolved to meet the changing needs of the economy. Governors in the earliest periods struggled with an inappropriate legal and regulatory structure; and the economy suffered from major fluctuations in financial flows. By the later part of the nineteenth century the institutional and legal structure was more stable but the system was shocked in the 1880s and '90s by an asset price bubble (fed by financial exuberance and large capital inflows) which burst and provoked a depression. This experience was similar to the current global financial crisis. While the 1890s crisis was a private sector failure, Australia's 1930s experience was caused by a major build-up in public debt, largely borrowed offshore, which could not be serviced. The private financial institutions had few problems. The subsequent period from 1940 through to 1980 then saw heavy repression of finance. This helped pay down government debt at the expense of private savers, but proved unsustainable as finance moved around the regulatory net and controls became progressively less effective. The breakdown of the global system of fixed exchange rates made Australia's position untenable. The financial system was liberalized during the eighties, re-opening the economy to large capital inflows and forcing it to adjust to a fluctuating exchange rate. So far the experiment has worked well. The system appears to be stronger, more diversified, and more resilient than in the past.
Download or read book Evolving Financial Markets and International Capital Flows written by Lance E. Davis and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-05-07 with total page 1002 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the impact of British capital flows on the evolution of capital markets in four countries - Argentina, Australia, Canada, and the United States - over the years 1870 to 1914. In substantive chapters on each country it offers parallel histories of the evolution of their financial infrastructures - commercial banks, non-bank intermediaries, primary security markets, formal secondary security markets, and the institutions that provide the international financial links connecting the frontier country with the British capital market. At one level, the work constitutes a quantitative history of the development of the capital markets of five countries in the late nineteenth century. At a second level, it provides the basis for a useable taxonomy for the study of institutional invention and innovation. At a third, it suggests some lessons from the past about modern policy issues.
Download or read book Australia written by International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept, and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country.
Download or read book Australia written by International Monetary Fund. Monetary and Capital Markets Department and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper presents Financial System Stability Assessment of Australian financial systems. The report highlights that financial supervision and systemic risk oversight have been enhanced. And the authorities have taken successful policy action to calm rapid growth in riskier segments of the mortgage market. Restrictions on the growth of investor loans and the share of interest-only mortgages, as well as the introduction of stronger lending standards, appear to have led to a slowdown in mortgage credit growth, and the housing market is now cooling. Financial supervision shows generally high conformity to international best practices, although there are opportunities to close identified gaps and strengthen arrangements. Steps are recommended to bolster the independence and resourcing of the regulatory agencies, by removing constraints on their policy making powers and providing additional budgetary autonomy and flexibility. The paper explains that greater formalization and transparency of the work of the Council of Financial Regulators would further buttress the financial stability framework.
Download or read book Banks and the Capital Market written by James Oliver Newton Perkins and published by [Carlton, Vic.] : Melbourne University Press. This book was released on 1970 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Financial Markets Institutions and Money written by Mark Brimble and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David S. Kidwell Mark Brimble, Griffith University Diana Beal, University of Southern Queensland David Willis, University of Queensland David W. Blackwell David A. Whidbee Richard L. Peterson \'Financial Markets, Institutions and Money\' introduces students to the Australian financial system and its financial operation. Increasingly students, who may not be undertaking a finance major, are required to possess an understanding of financial markets and their role in business and macroeconomic activity. This new textbook will provide students with this knowledge as it offers a fresh, succinct analysis of the financial system, financial markets and the types of financial intermediaries operating in Australia and the region. The Australian authors have endeavoured to ensure that the adaptation comprehensively reflects the characteristics, procedures and influences of the local and regional financial markets. Rather than retain the pivotal focus of the US financial market, the adaptation details the Australian financial markets - and those closer to Australia - and the extent to which these markets are affected and determined by, not only the giant US financial market, but also the bullish growth markets of China and India. The text looks closely at the role of the RBA as the governing agency responsible for determining monetary policy, interest rates and the way financial institutions adjust their operations to reduce risk caused by changes in the interest rate environment. The risks that financial institutions face and how these risks are managed are also discussed. NEW TO THIS EDITION Provides an overview of the Australian financial system and how it facilitates the allocation of funds throughout the economy. Discusses the types of financial institutions and markets in Australia, the benefits they provide to the economy, as well as the risks they face: interest rate risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, foreign exchange risk and political risk. Consideration of terrorism and political risk and their impact on financial markets. Chapter 3 \'The RBA and interest rates\' discusses the role of the RBA in measuring the money supply and influencing interest rates. The chapter also details the objectives of monetary policy. FEATURES Chapter Preview - each chapter begins with a hypothetical situation in a particular capital market or financial institution that sets the scene for the chapter. The chapter will then make strategic references to the scenario presented to illustrate and apply the concepts. Chapter Road Map diagrammatically outlines the main topic headings presented in the chapter. In Focus chapter vignettes that profiles a relevant issue, event, experience, development, way of thinking, comparative analysis etc that aims to link the discussion to real financial markets therefore making the text applied and engaging for students. Illustrative examples present key equations & calculations to reinforce understanding of the key mathematical procedures. Learning Check identifies and reinforces the key issues raised in each main section. End of chapter activities present a range of questions and problems that will develop the following student-centric skills: critical assessment, analysis, interpretation, internet research, awareness of mathematical processes, report writing and communication, and an enhanced understanding of the complexities in financial markets.
Download or read book Australia written by International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Selected Issues paper on Australia discusses prospects and ramifications of China’s economic transition. Australia and China have strong linkages that are growing over time as China carries on with its economic transition. Trade in commodities and services are constantly growing. Australia has established itself as a dominant player in some key Chinese import needs, particularly for steel. The stylized facts also demonstrate that the rest of Asia is increasingly important for Australia. The charts for tourism, education, and the destination of exports illustrate that both advanced and emerging Asia already have a growing impact. The paper shows that the rest of Asia’s trade linkages with Australia are similar in size to the linkages between Australia and China. China may be Australia’s largest trading partner, but the rest of Asia is also a rapidly growing region, with potential markets for Australian expansion.
Download or read book Financial Liberalization in Australia and New Zealand written by Suiwah Leung and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Merchant Banking in Australia written by Michael T. Skully and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1987 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a renowned authority on financial institutions, this comprehensive volume outlines the history of Australian merchant banks, their legislative controls, sources and uses of funds, international services, and future roles. It also includes an invaluable directory of the banks and their shareholders, useful for anyone involved with finance.
Download or read book Financial Systems and Economic Growth written by Sheilla Nyasha and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper examines the dynamic impact of both bank- and market-based financial development on economic growth in Australia during the period from 1980 to 2012. The study uses the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach to examine this linkage. Unlike certain previous studies, this study uses both bank- and market-based financial development indices to measure the level of financial sector development in Australia. These indices were computed using the means-removed average method. The empirical results of this study show that while bankbased financial development has a short-run positive impact on economic growth in Australia, market-based financial development has no significant impact on economic growth, both in the short run and in the long run. These results imply that, in Australia, it is of paramount importance to concentrate on pro-banking sector policies, at least in the short run, to stimulate growth.
Download or read book Financial Structure and Economic Growth written by Aslı Demirgüç-Kunt and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CD-ROM contains: World Bank data.
Download or read book Opening Financial Markets written by Louis W. Pauly and published by Ithaca : Cornell University Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Cambridge Economic History of Australia written by Simon Ville and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-10-08 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia's economic history is the story of the transformation of an indigenous economy and a small convict settlement into a nation of nearly 23 million people with advanced economic, social and political structures. It is a history of vast lands with rich, exploitable resources, of adversity in war, and of prosperity and nation building. It is also a history of human behaviour and the institutions created to harness and govern human endeavour. This account provides a systematic and comprehensive treatment of the nation's economic foundations, growth, resilience and future, in an engaging, contemporary narrative. It examines key themes such as the centrality of land and its usage, the role of migrant human capital, the tension between development and the environment, and Australia's interaction with the international economy. Written by a team of eminent economic historians, The Cambridge Economic History of Australia is the definitive study of Australia's economic past and present.
Download or read book Global Waves of Debt written by M. Ayhan Kose and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2021-03-03 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The global economy has experienced four waves of rapid debt accumulation over the past 50 years. The first three debt waves ended with financial crises in many emerging market and developing economies. During the current wave, which started in 2010, the increase in debt in these economies has already been larger, faster, and broader-based than in the previous three waves. Current low interest rates mitigate some of the risks associated with high debt. However, emerging market and developing economies are also confronted by weak growth prospects, mounting vulnerabilities, and elevated global risks. A menu of policy options is available to reduce the likelihood that the current debt wave will end in crisis and, if crises do take place, will alleviate their impact.
Download or read book Powering the Digital Economy Opportunities and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Finance written by El Bachir Boukherouaa and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2021-10-22 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper discusses the impact of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the financial sector. It highlights the benefits these technologies bring in terms of financial deepening and efficiency, while raising concerns about its potential in widening the digital divide between advanced and developing economies. The paper advances the discussion on the impact of this technology by distilling and categorizing the unique risks that it could pose to the integrity and stability of the financial system, policy challenges, and potential regulatory approaches. The evolving nature of this technology and its application in finance means that the full extent of its strengths and weaknesses is yet to be fully understood. Given the risk of unexpected pitfalls, countries will need to strengthen prudential oversight.
Download or read book Doing Business 2020 written by World Bank and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventeen in a series of annual reports comparing business regulation in 190 economies, Doing Business 2020 measures aspects of regulation affecting 10 areas of everyday business activity.
