Reserve Bank of Australia

62 results about this entity

Period: 10 Sep 2004 - 09 Dec 2024

Digital identity, virtual cash and RegTech on Australian regulatory agenda

ATM access, digital identity and virtual currencies topped the agenda at the recent meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia's powerful Payments Systems Board.

Cards overtake cash for consumer payments in Australia

Cards have overtaken cash as the primary method for consumer payments in Australia, according to data released by the country's central bank.

Oz central banker floats digital dollar; govt sets up fintech advisory group

Australia could introduce a digital version of its dollar, a senior exec at the country's central bank says, although any state-backed digital currency is in the distant future and likely to circulate in parallel with old fashioned notes and coins.

RBA seeks supplier for new core banking platform

The Reserve Bank of Australia has gone to tender for a new core banking system.

Bank for International Settlements cast as digital currency regulator

Regulatory intervention in the digital currency marketplace would need to be co-ordinated by an international body such as the Basle-based Bank for International Settlements, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia.

RBA warns Australian banks not to backtrack on payments modernisation

The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned that it will be "duty bound" to use its regulatory powers should the nation's banks fail to deliver on promises to modernise the country's payments infrastructure.

Banks and retailers sign on for new Australian Payments Council

Australian banks, retailers and payments specialists have signed on to a new co-ordination body that aims to step up the pace of innovation in the country's payments industry.

Indonesian claims credit for taking down Reserve Bank of Australia site

Amid allegations that the Oz government has been spying on the Indonesian president, a member of Anonymous Indonesia has claimed responsibility for an attack on the Reserve Bank of Australia Web site.

Hackers hit Reserve Bank of Australia

Australia's central bank has admitted that it has been repeatedly targeted by computer hackers but insists that no data has been lost and its IT systems remain uncorrupted.

RBA sets up real-time payments team

The Reserve Bank of Australia has set up a project team to explore the creation of a central payments hub for real-time bank account transfers.

VocaLink, First Data and Accenture pitch Aussie real-time payments system

VocaLink, First Data and Accenture are planning to build a system similar to the UK's Faster Payments service in Australia, enabling consumers and businesses to transfer funds between bank accounts in near real-time.

RBA appoints former Westpac CTO Girn as new chief information officer

The Reserve Bank of Australia has appointed former Westpac tech chief Sarv Girn as its new chief information officer.