FAQ's

What is AFMAdata?

A data feed of real time and reference information pertaining to Australia’s OTC financial markets. Market contributed and other relevant data is collected via the internet and all major information vendors and combined to produce a single feed available to all participants in financial markets. AFMAdata promotes self regulation of OTC financial markets by increasing market transparency.

What information does AFMAdata provide?

Real time dealing rates - Cash/Repos, (AFMA members only)

Reference rates for a wide range of OTC financial markets including cash, repos, bank bills, swaps, options, CGS, Corporate Bonds; semi government bonds; index-linked bonds; Credit Derivatives and Electricity.

Releases from the Reserve bank of Australia (RBA)

Who supplies the market prices?

Over 100 AFMA members throughout Australia provide live market prices. The reference rates are contributed by respective market elected member organisations.

How are the rates calculated?

Rates are calculated independently by AFMA, with ‘out of market’ rates eliminated prior to averaging.

Is AFMAdata delivered to the market simultaneously?

AFMAdata (and all updates) are delivered to the market equally and simultaneously via the major information vendors. These being Bloomberg, Moneyline Telerate and Reuters.

What can AFMAdata be used for?

- Portfolio revaluation by middle and back office personnel, where independently determined rates are essential.

- Auditors and regulators in their review processes.

- Price makers and price takers in negotiating transactions - provides a standardised benchmark for rate reset in term contracts and a clear and fair pricing basis.

- AFMAdata is equally important to corporate, government, and other users of the market who need to effectively monitor and manage their financial risk exposures.

- Tool for overseas investors with exposures in the Australian OTC markets.

- Contractual rate setting.