· Tiff Macklem Wiki · Bank of Canada WikiNew players, old risks - financial stability in a changing landscape
Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextRemarks by the Governor of the Bank of Canada at the Global Risk Institute in Toronto, followed by a fireside chat.
Why it mattersThe Bank of Canada Governor flags hedge funds in government bond markets and private credit as channels for financial stress.
Problems raised
- The Iran conflict raises energy and financial market volatility.
- Hedge funds in sovereign debt can amplify stress.
- Stress in private credit could reach the core of the system.
Solutions proposed
- Strengthen repo market infrastructure.
- Make sure markets keep working under stress.
- Monitor links between private credit and banks.