August 18, 2010 Bank of Canada releases report assessing impact of stronger capital and liquidity requirements on the Canadian economy Media Relations Following similar international reports by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), the Bank of Canada today published a comprehensive assessment of the potential impact on the Canadian economy of new global capital and liquidity standards, which are to be finalized later this year by the G-20. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
August 18, 2010 Strengthening International Capital and Liquidity Standards: A Macroeconomic Impact Assessment for Canada G-20 leaders have agreed on comprehensive financial sector reforms to reduce the risk of future crises and to strengthen banking systems. Raising the amount and quality of capital and liquidity that financial institutions must carry is a central component of the reforms. The G-20 is developing a set of proposals for agreement by leaders at […]
August 11, 2010 Canadian Journey series This series incorporated security features never before seen in Canadian bank notes.
August 10, 2010 Bank notes: Resources for schools This section features materials and classroom resources to help students learn about Canadian bank notes.
August 10, 2010 Bank notes: Resources for financial institutions This section features training materials to help employees of financial institutions learn about Canadian bank notes.
August 10, 2010 Bank notes: Resources for retailers This section features training materials to help retailers learn about Canadian bank notes and know how to deal with suspected counterfeit notes.
August 10, 2010 Bank notes: Resources for the general public This section features useful tools to help you get to know Canada's polymer bank notes and learn how to verify their security features.
August 10, 2010 Counterfeit prevention Learn why it’s important to check your notes, and how to deal with suspicious money.
August 6, 2010 Official International Reserves Access the weekly Reserves data on the first business day following the 8th, 15th and 23rd day of each month. The monthly Reserves data will be posted on the Department of Finance website on the third business day following month-end.
August 6, 2010 Foreign exchange intervention Updated if and when the Bank intervenes in foreign exchange markets.