Distributed ledger technology can lower costs also shorten the time required to settle securities transactions
But growth is expected to accelerate slightly in 2017 as countries that are currently in economic distress see conditions improve
Lower commodity prices and overall weak economic growth place emerging markets at risk
Lower commodity prices weigh on economy
Bank exposure to the energy sector could offset the positive influence of lower prices on economic growth
Lower oil prices pose downside risks to Canadian economy
Downside risks have risen
Forecast for Canada revised lower
Report calls on Canada to limit taxpayers’ exposure to the housing market
When large banks have lower capital levels and less-stable funding, they create more systemic risk