Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2011
Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2011
Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2011
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The number <strong>of</strong> central banks holding accounts at the <strong>Reserve</strong> <strong>Bank</strong> increased from 46 to 49 over the year. The<br />
<strong>Bank</strong> provides these institutions with settlement and safe custody services to settle their <strong>Australia</strong>n dollar<br />
transactions. Reflecting increased overseas demand for <strong>Australia</strong>n dollar investments, the amount held in<br />
custody by the <strong>Bank</strong> for these institutions increased by $11.1 billion to $40.9 billion over the year.<br />
ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2011</strong> | <strong>Bank</strong>ing and Payments<br />
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