May 25, 2023 CFIF welcomes the launch of the new Canadian Collateral Management Service TMX Group Limited and Clearstream Banking S.A. announced plans to launch a Canadian Collateral Management Service (CCMS) later this year. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices Source(s): Canadian Fixed-Income Forum
May 25, 2023 New exhibition Money in 10 Questions: Kids Edition opens at the Bank of Canada Museum Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada Museum is inviting children to visit a new exhibition that is inspired by questions they have about money. Money in 10 Questions: Kids Edition is a play-based experience that helps children understand money and how to handle it. The exhibit opens to the public on May 25 and includes special activities for families. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
May 23, 2023 Bank of Canada Museum announces 2023 recipients of Award for Excellence in Teaching Economics Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada Museum is honouring two outstanding educators for their exceptional work in teaching students about the economy. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
May 23, 2023 CARR Meeting (May 23, 2023) Content Type(s): Meetings Source(s): Canadian Alternative Reference Rate Working Group
May 18, 2023 Release of the Financial System Review Opening statement Tiff Macklem, Carolyn Rogers Ottawa, Ontario Press conference following the release of the Financial System Review. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements Topic(s): Financial institutions, Financial markets, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, Interest rates, International financial markets, Recent economic and financial developments, Wholesale funding
May 18, 2023 The Bank of Canada releases the 2023 Financial System Review The Financial System Review will be released on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
May 18, 2023 Financial System Review—2023 Tiff Macklem, Carolyn Rogers, Paul Beaudry, Toni Gravelle, Sharon Kozicki, Nicolas Vincent The adjustment to higher interest rates is exposing vulnerabilities in the global financial system. Recent banking sector stresses serve as a reminder that risks can arise and spread quickly. Key areas of concern are bank funding, liquidity in fixed income markets, and households’ ability to service their debts. Other financial system concerns relate to cyber attacks, climate change and cryptoasset markets. Content Type(s): Publications, Financial Stability Report
May 16, 2023 CFEC Meeting (May 16, 2023) Bank of Canada, 234 Wellington St West, Ottawa Content Type(s): Meetings Source(s): Canadian Foreign Exchange Committee
Reviewing Canada’s Monetary Policy Implementation System: Does the Evolving Environment Support Maintaining a Floor System? Staff Discussion Paper 2023-10 Toni Gravelle, Ron Morrow, Jonathan Witmer At the onset of the pandemic, the Bank of Canada transitioned its framework for monetary policy implementation from a corridor system to a floor system, which it has since decided to maintain. We provide a comprehensive analysis of both frameworks and assess their relative merits based on five key criteria that define a sound framework. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers Topic(s): Market structure and pricing, Monetary policy implementation, Payment clearing and settlement systems JEL Code(s): D, D4, D47, E, E4, E42, E5, E58