Media Release Reserve Bank of Australia and US Federal Reserve Swap Facility

The temporary reciprocal currency arrangements (swap lines) between the Federal Reserve and other central banks have been extended to 1 February 2010. This extension applies to the swap line between the Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of Australia. Only a very small amount remains outstanding under the RBA's facility.

Enquiries

Dr Guy Debelle
Assistant Governor (Financial Markets)
Reserve Bank of Australia
SYDNEY

Phone: +61 2 9551 8200

Media Office
Information Department
Reserve Bank of Australia
SYDNEY

Phone: +61 2 9551 8111
Fax: +61 2 9551 8033
E-mail: rbainfo@rba.gov.au