The Australian financial system is regulated by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), which oversees "authorised deposit-taking institutions" such as banks, building societies and credit unions. It also regulates insurance…
What Is An Australian Real Estate Investment Trust? Australian real estate investment trusts (A-REITs) are funds that give individuals the opportunity to invest in large income-producing commercial properties that are…
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is Australia's central bank, whose "duty is to contribute to the stability of the currency, full employment, and the economic prosperity and welfare of…
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is the leading exchange in Australia with a daily turnover of US$7.2B, and market capitalization of US$1.3B.
Often referred to by its nickname the "aussie," the Australian dollar is considered to be one of the world's eight major currencies.
Here are six key economic indicators commonly used to define the current state of Australia's economy.
The Australian dollar is the official currency of the Commonwealth of Australia, which includes mainland Australia, its territories, as well as Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu and Zimbabwe.
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