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Part 1 –Article 1: Reserve Bank Bulletin March 2000

1.      Identify the trend changes in the distribution of financial assets amongst financial institutions since deregulation.

It says that deregulation has contributed to four key financial developments

(1). Strong growth in the size of financial markets and in their sophistication;

(2).An increase in the overall size of the financial sector relative to the economy;

(3). A tendency towards disintermediation – i.e.for borrowers and lenders to bypass financial intermediaries and deal directly with each other; and

(4). Increased efficiency in the financial system with competitive pressure (eventually) reducing interest margins and putting downward pressure on costs.

2. Outline and discuss the reasons for the changes in the distribution of financial assets amongst institutions.

 

3. Discuss and explain the effects competition has had on the profit levels of different financial intermediaries

 

 

 

 

Part 2-Article 2: statement on monetary policy November 2007

1.      The average balance of Exchange Settlement(ES)accounts rose as high as $5.5 billion on 23 August 2007 in comparison to recent annual balances of around$750million.Explaion why this rise took place and explain how the RBA altered its market operations to meet this increased demand for funds.

 

 

2.      Discuss movements in Short-term Spreads -3 month bills to OIS, Australian and US 10-year bonds, Banks 5-year senior CDS premia, Australia ABCP outstanding, Australian entities bond issuance, major bank’s bond pricing at issuance and spreads on domestically issued prime RMBS

 

 

3.      The recent turbulence in global financial markets has focused attention on the links between banks and the asset backed commercial paper (ABCP) market. Outline the potential issues raised by the back-up lines of credit associated with the ABCP market.

 

 

4.      Discuss the performance of equity markets as outlined in the Statement of Monetary Policy.