February 28, 2017 Research Update - February 2017 This monthly newsletter features the latest research publications by Bank of Canada economists including external publications and working papers published on the Bank of Canada’s website. Content Type(s): Staff research, Research newsletters
February 24, 2017 Weekly Financial Statistics - 24 February 2017 Content Type(s): Publications, Historical: Weekly Financial Statistics
February 23, 2017 Banking and Financial Statistics - February 2017 Content Type(s): Publications, Historical: Banking and Financial Statistics
The Share of Systematic Variations in the Canadian Dollar—Part II Staff Analytical Note 2017-1 Jean-Sébastien Fontaine, Guillaume Nolin This analytical note examines how much of the systematic variation in the Canadian dollar is attributable to its sensitivity to commodity prices. We introduce a new “oil” portfolio that captures systematic variations when the exchange rates of commodity exporters and commodity importers move in opposite directions. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff analytical notes Topic(s): Exchange rates JEL Code(s): F, F3, F31
February 21, 2017 The Potential for FinTech to Transform the Financial System in Canada Remarks Carolyn A. Wilkins Ottawa, Ontario Comments to the Competition Bureau of Canada. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Digital currencies and fintech
Expropriation Risk and FDI in Developing Countries: Does Return of Capital Dominate Return on Capital? Staff Working Paper 2017-9 M. Akhtaruzzaman, Nathan Berg, Christopher Hajzler Previously reported effects of institutional quality and political risks on foreign direct investment (FDI) are mixed and, therefore, difficult to interpret. We present empirical evidence suggesting a relatively clear, statistically robust, and intuitive characterization. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff working papers Topic(s): Development economics, International financial markets JEL Code(s): D, D2, D23, F, F2, F21, F23
February 17, 2017 Weekly Financial Statistics - 17 February 2017 Content Type(s): Publications, Historical: Weekly Financial Statistics
Adoption Costs of Financial Innovation: Evidence from Italian ATM Cards Staff Working Paper 2017-8 Kim Huynh, Philipp Schmidt-Dengler, Gregor W. Smith, Angelika Welte The discrete choice to adopt a financial innovation affects a household’s exposure to inflation and transactions costs. We model this adoption decision as being subject to an unobserved cost. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff working papers Topic(s): Bank notes, Econometric and statistical methods, Financial services JEL Code(s): C, C3, C35, D, D1, D14, E, E4, E41