June 4, 2016
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June 3, 2016
Policy Guidance on the Bank of Canada’s Risk-Management Standards for Systemic Financial Market Infrastructures
The Bank of Canada today published final supplementary guidance related to its Risk-Management Standards for Systemic Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) following a public consultation process. -
June 2, 2016
Maturity Dates and Target Range Sizes for 3-Year Bonds
Earlier this year, the Government of Canada announced the reintroduction of 3-year bonds as part of the Debt Management Strategy for 2016-17, with issuance details for this sector to be made public following consultation with market participants. -
June 2, 2016
Two-Track Adjustment: The Outlook for the Canadian Economy
Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri discusses the Bank of Canada’s mandate and responsibilities and the outlook for the Canadian economy -
May 26, 2016
Bank of Canada announces appointment of Advisor in New York Office
The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Sheryl King as Advisor to the Governor, effective 5 July 2016. Ms. King will represent the Bank in its New York Office. -
May 25, 2016
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/2 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/2 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 3/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/4 per cent. -
May 6, 2016
Stress Prevention: Central Banks and Financial Stability
Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri discusses central banks and the maintenance of financial stability. -
May 5, 2016
Release of the 2015 Bank of Canada FMI Oversight Activities Annual Report
The Bank of Canada today published the 2015 annual report on its oversight of payment, clearing and settlement systems, which are also known as financial market infrastructures or FMIs. -
May 2, 2016
Bank of Canada designates Automated Clearing Settlement System under the Payment Clearing and Settlement Act
The Governor of the Bank of Canada has designated, effective 2 May 2016, the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS) for oversight under the Payment Clearing and Settlement Act (PCSA) as a clearing and settlement system that has the potential to pose payments system risk. -
April 29, 2016
Independent Advisory Council announces candidates for the 2018 bank note featuring an iconic Canadian woman
The Bank of Canada today announced that the 2018 bank note independent Advisory Council has narrowed to 12 names the list of iconic Canadian women who could be featured on the first bank note of the next series.