Using Speed and Credit Limits to Address the Procyclicality of Initial Margin at Central Counterparties Staff Discussion Paper 2016-18 Nikil Chande, Nicholas Labelle This paper proposes a practical approach to address the procyclicality of initial margin at central counterparties (CCPs) that can work even in periods of extreme stress. The approach allows CCPs to limit the speed of margin increases resulting from spikes in market volatility. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers Topic(s): Financial markets, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, Payment clearing and settlement systems JEL Code(s): G, G1, G18
September 9, 2016 Weekly Financial Statistics - 9 September 2016 Content Type(s): Publications, Historical: Weekly Financial Statistics
September 8, 2016 Debt Management Strategy Consultations – 2017-18 The Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada are seeking views of Government Securities Distributors, institutional investors, and other interested parties on issues related to the design and operation of the Government of Canada’s domestic debt program for 2017-18 and beyond. Regular consultations with market participants are an integral and valued part of the debt management process. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
September 8, 2016 Committed to a better Canada: The Bank of Canada’s role in challenging economic times Presentation Timothy Lane Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Thunder Bay, Ontario Deputy Governor Timothy Lane discusses the outlook for the Canadian economy and the Bank of Canada’s mandate and responsibilities. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Presentations
September 7, 2016 Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/2 per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario 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. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
September 2, 2016 Weekly Financial Statistics - 2 September 2016 Content Type(s): Publications, Historical: Weekly Financial Statistics