Canada
Bank of Canada hikes rate on solid growth
Tariffs on steel and aluminium expected to have modest effect on growth and inflation
Abandoning forward guidance has helped market communication – Poloz
Governor underscores the importance of language and says forward guidance can sometimes confuse markets
Bank of Canada to incorporate US tariffs in economic projections
Next monetary policy meeting could be affected by protectionism
Podcast: Canada’s Wilkins on fighting unconscious bias
Carolyn Wilkins on how the Bank of Canada has worked to improve its gender balance
People: Bank of Canada deputy resigns and returns to San Fran Fed
Nigerian president nominates new deputy governor
Bank of Canada to publish more ‘up-to-date’ analysis of stability risks – Wilkins
Central bank will reduce frequency of FSR, deputy governor says, but compensate with new online portal
Have central banks created a ‘debt trap’? No, but ...
Tougher regulation has helped ensure extraordinary monetary policy has not caused a dangerous rise in private debt
Bank of Canada to ‘look through’ rising fuel prices
Central bank on hold as inflation hovers close to target, but more rate hikes remain likely
Is this the beginning of a new era of credit risk management technology?
In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, inadequate credit risk management systems have been widely held responsible by regulators for spreading the crisis’ germs all over the financial sector. As a result, a myriad of regulations affecting credit…
Canada’s Project Jasper finds DLT is viable for securities settlement
Phase III of the project saw central bank cash and assets instantly settled across a DLT network where privacy is maintained
Denomination matters for banknote demand – paper
Bank of Canada paper finds people make different choices when holding high-value banknotes
Central banks should create national cyber defence – Canada’s Dinis
Not enough for institutions to maintain their own “alarm systems”, Bank of Canada COO says, highlighting the usefulness of cyber stress tests
Poloz weighs dangers of Canada’s C$2 trillion debt pile
Some households are vulnerable, Bank of Canada governor says
Bank of Canada paper offers advice on digital currency policy
Framework designed to help policymakers weigh up various forms of digital money
Bank of Canada paper analyses benefits of higher inflation target
Success of higher target hinges on use of unconventional monetary policy and the level of real interest rates
Canadian households may be responding to higher interest rates - Poloz
Canadian governor says higher interest rates will be warranted “over time”
Bank of Canada building systems back-up outside Ottawa – annual report
Cyber risk is becoming “a top priority”, Poloz says
Canada’s Wilkins calls for improved macro frameworks
Bank of Canada deputy highlights the importance of better models and improved data in understanding impact of monetary policy on stability
Protectionism may have ‘serious consequences’ – Canada’s Lane
US tax reforms may affect Canada’s capacity to attract investment, warns deputy governor
Bank of Canada on hold as council remains cautious
Officials see the need for further rate hikes in future, but say trade policy in the US is creating uncertainty for Canada
Canada’s polymer versus paper substrate cycle
Empirical evidence indicates the switch to a polymer substrate has improved the lifespan of Canadian banknotes, write Ramesh Paskarathas, Lynne Graaskamp, Erik Balodis and Theodoros Garanzotis
The winners of the 2018 Central Banking Awards
Bank of Canada wins Central Bank of the Year, Lesetja Kganyago picks up Governor of the Year and Perng Fai-nan receives Lifetime Achievement Award; 16 more awards unveiled
Canada effecting a cautious normalisation – deputy governor
Uncertainties related to trade, high debt levels and slower growth may delay new rate hikes
World does not have to be ‘hostage’ to technology – Wilkins
Finding a way to control the market power of tech giants will be important, the Bank of Canada deputy says