G7 central banks publish reference report on quantum technologies and their implications for the financial system
G7 central banks publish reference report on quantum technologies and their implications for the financial system ————————— The G7 Central Bank Quantum Technologies Working Group (QTWG) announces the publication of its report, “Preparing for Quantum Technologies: Key Considerations for Financial Sector Participants.” This document constitutes the first public deliverable of the working group.
Financial Stability Report—2026
Financial Stability Report—2026 ————————— Canada’s financial system has functioned well through a challenging year. Households and businesses remain in stable financial condition, and banks have strengthened their capacity to absorb shocks. However, vulnerabilities have increased in some parts of the system, and a more turbulent global environment poses risks to financial stability.
Business Outlook Survey—First Quarter of 2026
Business Outlook Survey—First Quarter of 2026 ————————— Results from the Business Outlook Survey and the Business Leaders’ Pulse indicate that firms’ sentiment has improved. Responses were mostly gathered before the start of the war in the Middle East. Fewer businesses reported being affected by trade tensions with the United States, and many expect sales growth […]
Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations—First Quarter of 2026
Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations—First Quarter of 2026 ————————— Results of the first-quarter 2026 survey, conducted before the war in the Middle East, show that concerns about high prices and economic uncertainty continue to weigh on consumers’ spending plans. Even so, consumers, particularly those working in trade-sensitive sectors, became less negative about spending than in […]
Bank of Canada, Export Development Canada, RBC and TD successfully complete bond issuance experiment using distributed ledger technology
Bank of Canada, Export Development Canada, RBC and TD successfully complete bond issuance experiment using distributed ledger technology ————————— The Bank of Canada (BoC), RBC Capital Markets, RBC Investor Services, TD Bank Group (TD), and Export Development Canada (EDC) successfully completed Project Samara, a collaborative initiative to evaluate how tokenization and distributed ledger technology (DLT) […]
Bank of Canada issues revised compliance order to XTM Inc.
Bank of Canada issues revised compliance order to XTM Inc. ————————— The Bank of Canada today issued a revised temporary order to XTM Inc. (XTM). The Bank has authorized XTM to recommence retail payment activities under the supervision of the Monitor appointed today by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement […]