Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision

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At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.10 per cent and the interest rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances unchanged at 4.00 per cent. Interest rates have been increased by 4 percentage points since May last year. The higher interest rates are working to establish a more sustainable balance between supply and

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Financial Consumer Agency of Canada publishes industry guideline to help protect Canadians with existing mortgages

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July 5, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) protects Canadians by supervising the compliance of federally regulated financial entities, such as banks, with their legislative obligations, codes of conduct and public commitments, and by strengthening Canadians’ financial literacy. In response to the challenges facing consumers in the current economic environment, FCAC

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Appointment of Reserve Bank Governor

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The Treasurer, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, has appointed Michele Bullock as Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia for a seven-year term commencing 18 September 2023. Governor Philip Lowe said: ‘The Treasurer has made a first-rate appointment. I congratulate Michele on being appointed Governor. The Reserve Bank is in very good hands as it

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