The falls have been particularly large for companies in the oil sector, as well as tourism. https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2020/sp-dg-2020-03-11.html  7/12  11/03/2020  The Virus and the Australian Economy | Speeches | RBA  Graph 7  Corporate bond spreads have widened.
Soon after the passage of the Act in December 2008, the Bank, commenced activities towards establishing a Collateral Registry. On the 1st of February 2010, the Bank established a functional semi-automated Collateral Registry. In line with international best practices, the Registry is to provide services such as:  BIS central bankers’ speeches  1  •  Registration of charges and collaterals.