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• Is a Cashless Society Problematic?

  Staff Discussion Paper 2018-12 Walter Engert, Ben Fung, Scott Hendry

  The use of bank notes in Canada for payments has declined consistently for some time, and similar trends are evident in other countries. This has led some observers to predict a cashless society in the future.

  Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers Research Topic(s): Bank notes, Digital currencies and fintech, Financial services, Payment clearing and settlement systems JEL Code(s): E, E4, E41, E42, E5
• October 15, 2018

  Business Outlook Survey—Autumn 2018

  Responses to the autumn Business Outlook Survey indicate that near-term business prospects continue to be robust. Strong demand and elevated capacity pressures support firms’ investment and employment intentions.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
• October 15, 2018

  Senior Loan Officer Survey—Third Quarter of 2018

  Household lending conditions were almost unchanged this quarter, while competition for corporate borrowers continues to drive an easing in business lending conditions.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Senior Loan Officer Survey
• October 15, 2018

  CARR Meeting (October 15, 2018)

  Content Type(s): Meetings Source(s): Canadian Alternative Reference Rate Working Group