Reserve Bank of Australia publishes 2026 review of ASX clearing and settlement facilities
Summary
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has published its 2026 review of the ASX clearing and settlement facilities, stating that these facilities met many required standards at 'observed' or 'broadly observed' levels. This review is part of a broader regulatory oversight process in which central banks evaluate clearing and settlement systems to enhance overall financial market resilience, ensuring compliance with global principles for safety and efficiency.
Analysis
ASX: ASX operates Australia's main securities exchange and associated clearing and settlement facilities that support trading in equities, derivatives, and other instruments. The 2026 RBA review specifically examined these facilities and determined that many standards were met at observed or broadly observed levels. Reserve Bank of Australia: The Reserve Bank of Australia serves as Australia's central bank with responsibility for monetary policy, financial system stability, and oversight of payment and settlement systems. It conducted and released the 2026 review evaluating the performance of key market infrastructures against established international benchmarks. Regulatory Oversight: Central banks conduct periodic assessments of clearing and settlement systems to support overall financial market resilience. Standards Assessment: Reviews of financial market infrastructures focus on compliance with global principles for safety and efficiency.
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