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What is Australian Government Bond Buybacks about?

The Australian Government Guarantee Scheme permitted banks to issue government-guaranteed bonds during the financial crisis. As financial conditions improved, many banks bought back these bonds in large quantities, reducing potential government liabilities by around $57 billion. Buybacks increased as the premium on guaranteed bonds relative to non-guaranteed bonds declined, making repurchases economical. Some investors continued to hold guaranteed bonds due to their higher yields and lower liquidity compare

Author
Alisha Simmons
Language
EN