Standard Forms

Please type details directly into each form, then print and sign the completed form.

RITS Authorised Signatories and Contacts Forms

The List of RITS Authorised Signatories form is used by Members to enlist, update or replace their RITS Authorised Signatories. ESA Holders and Batch Administrators should use the List of RITS Authorised Signatories Form (PDF). Institutions which are RITS Members solely for the purpose of being eligible counterparties of the Reserve Bank in its domestic market operations should use the List of RITS Authorised Signatories (OMO only) Form (PDF).

ESA Holders and Batch Administrators use the RITS Member Contacts Form (PDF) to update contacts nominated for telephone and email communications with the Reserve Bank in relation to RITS, and to update contacts who receive notifications such as RITS Advices and Service Notifications sent during a disruption. These members use the ESA Holders and Batch Administrators version of the Update to Contacts Specified in the RITS Membership Agreement Form (PDF) to notify the Reserve Bank of updates to the Member’s contact details as originally specified in clauses 6 and 7 of their RITS Membership Agreements.

Other RITS Members (institutions which join RITS solely for the purpose of being eligible counterparties of the Reserve Bank in its domestic market operations) should update their contacts by emailing the RBA’s Risk and Compliance Department at rmprc@rba.gov.au. These members use the OMO-only Members version of the Update to Contacts Specified in the RITS Membership Agreement Form (PDF) to notify the Reserve Bank of updates to the Member’s contact details as originally specified in clauses 6 and 7 of their RITS Membership Agreements.

RITS billing contacts are nominated using the RITS Billing Information form. See the Fees and Billing page for more information.

General RITS Forms

The following forms are required when a Member requests an action from the RITS Help Desk. Note that all of these forms require the signatures of two RITS Authorised Signatories.

The User Access Request Form (PDF) and the User Access Request Form for Multiple Users (PDF) are used to request the RITS Help Desk to:

• create a new user;
• pre-enrol a new user for a RITS digital certificate;
• assign the Password Administrator role; and/ or
• provide tokens.

The Member Authorisation Maintenance Form (PDF) is used to request the RITS Help Desk to add or remove authorisation requirements on eligible RITS functions.

The Changes to an Existing User Form (PDF) is used to request the RITS Help Desk to make urgent changes on behalf of the Member, when the Password/Certificate Administrators are unavailable. These changes cover:

• the status of a user in RITS;
• the addition or removal of a user's links to branches;
• the addition or removal of a user's roles;
• the addition or removal of the function(s) a user may authorise;
• the activation or revocation of a user's RITS digital certificate; and/ or
• the resetting of the RITS Password.

The Request to Revoke/ Issue Certificates Form (PDF) is used to request the RITS Help Desk to:

• issue a replacement certificate in anticipation of expiry of the current certificate;
• revoke a certificate; or
• issue a new certificate.

The Existing User - Certificate and Token Form (PDF) is used to request the RITS Help Desk to both revoke and issue replacement certificates for existing users and request a supply of RITS tokens. This form may be used in place of completing both a User Access Request Form (or User Access Request Form for Multiple Users) and a Request to Revoke/Issue Certificates Form in relation to existing users.

The Feeder, Batch and Other Branches Form (PDF) is used to set up new branch(es) and associated cash account(s). For the Low Value Settlement Service (LVSS), indicate branches in section 6.

The Low Value Services - Appointment of Agent Form (PDF) is used to authorise the Reserve Bank to deal with an agent on the Member's behalf in respect of the Low Value Clearing Service (LVCS) and the LVSS.

The LVCS File Rule Activation Form (PDF) is used to authorise the activation or de-activation of File Rules in the LVCS.

The LVCS File Resend Authority Form (PDF) is used to authorise the re-sending of a file previously sent via the LVCS.

The LVSS Message Delivery Form (PDF) is used to request the RITS Help Desk to set up routing rules for LVSS advices and responses.

The Branch Allocation Form (PDF) is used to request the RITS Help Desk to allocate branches for settlement of obligations arising from the LVSS and batch processes.

The LVCS Production Environment File Name Deletion Form (PDF) authorises the Reserve Bank to remove file names from the LVCS Production Environment.

The FSS Participant Setup Form (PDF) is used by Fast Settlement Service (FSS) participants to provide required set-up details to the RITS Help Desk prior to commencement of live operations. It is also used to request changes to the existing FSS set-up.

The FSS Changes to Back Office Service Codes Form (PDF) is used by FSS participants to request the RITS Help Desk to update the Back Office Service Codes used for their clearing and settlement arrangements.

Bank Audit Confirmations and Other Data Requests

The Bank Audit Confirmations and Other Data Requests Guidance (PDF) provides guidance for requests submitted by RITS members and authorised third parties (such as auditors).

Checklists (intended mainly for new Members)

Checklist for Access to RITS (PDF)

Checklist for Activities in the Pre-Production Environment (PDF)

RITS Member Incident Reporting

The RITS Member Incident Reporting Arrangements describe the incident reporting requirements for active Exchange Settlement Account holders and Batch Administrators in RITS, including the criteria for reportable incidents.

A detailed post-incident report must be provided to the Reserve Bank for all reportable incidents. This should be provided in the RITS Member Incident Report Template (editable Word Version)