Financial Centre
Both the Australian Securities Exchange and the Reserve Bank of Australia have their headquarters in Sydney and the city is well established as the corporate and financial capital of Australia. It is also an important financial centre in the Asia-Pacific. Sydney is home to the headquarters of the Australian Stock Exchange and the Reserve Bank of Australia. Sydney also serves as the regional headquarters for numerous multinational corporations.
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