Treasurer confirms extra $8bn backing for RMBS

The Federal treasurer Wayne Swan has directed the AOFM to invest up to a further $8 billion in Australian RMBS with no plans for a liquidity facility at this stage.

Securities purchased by the AOFM will be rated AAA or equivalent by one of the major credit rating agencies, and subject to other strict eligibility criteria to be specified by the Treasury Secretary.

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