Canada
Bank of Canada strikes positive note in policy report
Latest Monetary Policy Report from the Bank of Canada sets out better than expected economic momentum; inflation risks balanced and stimulus withdrawal ‘may become appropriate’ says report
Canada's Boivin laments challenges posed by ageing population
Jean Boivin discusses problems of Canada's ageing population and champions the role of the central bank in meeting the challenge
Carney looks east for export growth
Bank of Canada governor says Canada’s over-reliance on the US as an export market must change and more attention must be focused on emerging markets in the east
Bank of Canada celebrates new $50 note entering circulation
New note is second in series of polymer banknotes for Canada; first to be made available via automated banking machines
Bank of Canada paper studies central counterparties in repo markets
New Bank of Canada discussion paper looks into impact central counterparties have on a model of a repo market; finds stabilising elements
Canada cracks down on Syrian central bank
Canada imposes asset freeze on Central Bank of Syria; foreign affairs minister reiterates demand that president Assad step down
Former Venezuelan central banker joins board of commodities company
PetroMagdalena announces appointment of Central Bank of Venezuela veteran Nelson Ortiz as director
Bank of Canada working paper investigates market movers
New research looks into whether central bank communications or media reports impact markets more
Bank of Canada research delves into monetary policy
Bank of Canada releases research paper which examines the interaction between monetary policy and macro-prudential policy
Carney expresses faith in flexible inflation targeting
Bank of Canada governor says flexible inflation targeting provides “robust framework for all seasons”
Bank of Canada studies household finances and financial stability
Bank of Canada Review for winter 2011-12 examines recent research into rise in household debt and upward trend in house prices
Bank of Canada sees 'significant risks' to inflation outlook
Bank of Canada’s Monetary Policy Report for January 2012 sets out “significant risks” that threaten the inflation outlook
Heightened uncertainty promoted precautionary savings post-crisis, says IMF paper
Fund study says precautionary motives promoted households in advanced economies to significantly increase savings following the global financial crisis
Core inflation is a poor forecaster of future price levels, says Brazilian research
Central Bank of Brazil study finds core inflation is a poor directional indicator for future headline inflation
Bank of Canada report forecasts modest rebound in 2012
Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report projects economy will grow moderately in 2012 and pick up further in 2013
Bank of Canada survey forecasts weaker sales growth this year
Bank of Canada Business Outlook Winter Survey shows outlook for sales growth in 2012 turns negative as demand continues to weigh on firms’ expectations
Bank of Canada appoints new special adviser for Carney
Evan Siddall to become senior representative for financial markets at the Toronto regional office; will also sit on Monetary Policy Review and Financial System Review committees
Debt tolerance has turned decisively, says Carney
Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says deleveraging process is here to stay; warns if debt restructuring needs to happen, it should be done sooner rather than later
Bank of Canada launches first polymer banknote
Bank of Canada issues first new polymer C$100 banknote into circulation; governor Mark Carney says new bills are at the frontier of banknote technology
Canada announces renewed inflation target range
Canadian government and central bank announce renewal of the inflation-control target for the central bank; goal to remain the 2% mid-point of a 1-3% range
Carney takes aim at shadow banking activity
New Financial Stability Board chairman emphasises fight against shadow banking institutions; says global liquidity fluctuations are damaging financial stability
Bank of Canada paper evaluates degree of banking stress in high-income countries
Bank of Canada study shows high-income countries dominated capital flows and experienced largest banking sector stresses during crisis
FSB confirms Carney as next chair
Financial Stability Board announced Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney as next chairman; vast experience in banking will come in handy