Canada
Bank of Canada reports payment system developments
Report reviews Bank of Canada’s activities in promoting clearing and settlement systems; says operations support 'stability and efficiency' of financial system
Canada may withdraw monetary stimulus if growth remains on track, says Carney
Mark Carney lauds Canadian economy, says Europe must create a common banking union and believes global recovery relies on moving to an open, multi-polar international economy
Bank of Canada paper compares price-level and inflation targets
Working paper considers effect of global commodity price shocks on choice of monetary policy regime; finds important impact of energy supply and demand
Bank of Canada paper estimates settlement balance demand
Working paper estimates aggregate demand for settlement balances; suggests that the central bank’s supply of $3 billion is reasonable
Canada behind macro-prudential curve, say former Bank governors
Paul Jenkins and Gordon Thiessen want responsibility for macro-prudential policy formally assigned in Canada; also urge creation of a framework in which to carry out these functions
Canada's Murray dispels 'popular misconceptions' about monetary policy
Bank of Canada deputy governor discusses ‘popular misconceptions’ concerning monetary policy formation
Bank of Canada unveils new banknote
New C$20 polymer banknote unveiled by Bank of Canada; enhanced security features aimed at thwarting counterfeiters
Carney calls for competitiveness gains to drive exports
Governor of the Bank of Canada calls for exporters to improve competitiveness; says there must be a focus on exporting to emerging economies
Bank of Canada strikes positive note in policy report
Latest Monetary Policy Report from the Bank of Canada sets out better than expected economic momentum; inflation risks balanced and stimulus withdrawal ‘may become appropriate’ says report
Canada's Boivin laments challenges posed by ageing population
Jean Boivin discusses problems of Canada's ageing population and champions the role of the central bank in meeting the challenge
Carney looks east for export growth
Bank of Canada governor says Canada’s over-reliance on the US as an export market must change and more attention must be focused on emerging markets in the east
Bank of Canada celebrates new $50 note entering circulation
New note is second in series of polymer banknotes for Canada; first to be made available via automated banking machines
Bank of Canada paper studies central counterparties in repo markets
New Bank of Canada discussion paper looks into impact central counterparties have on a model of a repo market; finds stabilising elements
Canada cracks down on Syrian central bank
Canada imposes asset freeze on Central Bank of Syria; foreign affairs minister reiterates demand that president Assad step down
Former Venezuelan central banker joins board of commodities company
PetroMagdalena announces appointment of Central Bank of Venezuela veteran Nelson Ortiz as director
Bank of Canada working paper investigates market movers
New research looks into whether central bank communications or media reports impact markets more
Bank of Canada research delves into monetary policy
Bank of Canada releases research paper which examines the interaction between monetary policy and macro-prudential policy
Carney expresses faith in flexible inflation targeting
Bank of Canada governor says flexible inflation targeting provides “robust framework for all seasons”
Bank of Canada studies household finances and financial stability
Bank of Canada Review for winter 2011-12 examines recent research into rise in household debt and upward trend in house prices
Bank of Canada sees 'significant risks' to inflation outlook
Bank of Canada’s Monetary Policy Report for January 2012 sets out “significant risks” that threaten the inflation outlook
Heightened uncertainty promoted precautionary savings post-crisis, says IMF paper
Fund study says precautionary motives promoted households in advanced economies to significantly increase savings following the global financial crisis
Core inflation is a poor forecaster of future price levels, says Brazilian research
Central Bank of Brazil study finds core inflation is a poor directional indicator for future headline inflation
Bank of Canada report forecasts modest rebound in 2012
Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report projects economy will grow moderately in 2012 and pick up further in 2013