· Michele Bullock Wiki · Reserve Bank of Australia WikiTechnology and the future of central banking at the Reserve Bank of Australia
Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextText of the 60th Shann Memorial Lecture by Michele Bullock, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Perth, 3 September 2025.
Why it mattersThe RBA governor explains how the central bank plans to adopt new technology while managing cyber and operational risks.
Problems raised
- Central banks move slower on technology.
- Digital tools bring cyber and operational risks.
- Risk frameworks must keep up.
Solutions proposed
- Take a risk-informed approach to innovation.
- Update the risk management framework.
- Use granular data to spot vulnerabilities.