Financial regulators of australia and all about interest rates

Reserve Bank of Australia - overall financial system stability <Tab/>Objectives of RBA: stability of Australia's economy (prevention of fall of a financial system that could cause a substantial reduction of economic activity), maintenance of full employment and economic prosperity/welfare of Australians <Tab/>Realistic focus: sustain low inflation <Tab/>Functions of RBA: <Tab/> &…

…when financial institutions accept the savers' funds. <Tab/>Difference between the rates charged is the interest rate differential. <Tab/>Short term interest rates are the rates charged on loans with a maturity of less than a year <Tab/>Long term interest rates are the rates charged on loans with a maturity over a year (they are riskier and less 'liquid'