September 8, 2025 Letter to Industry on Trust Tax Issue As of September 8, 2025, the Bank of Canada’s mandate to supervise Payment Service Providers (PSPs) under the Retail Payments Activities Act (RPAA) is in effect, including regulatory obligations related to operational risk and end-user funds safeguarding. The Bank and the Department of Finance have been made aware of possible unintended tax consequences for PSPs seeking to comply with the safeguarding requirements of the RPAA using the “in trust in a trust account” method. Content Type(s): Regulatory news Subject(s): Retail payments
September 8, 2025 How to complete a registration application: A step-by-step guide This guide aims to help applicants gather the information and documents they need to complete the application form during the initial 15-day registration phase. Content Type(s): Retail payments materials, Guides Subject(s): Retail payments, Registration
September 8, 2025 Payment Service Providers are now under Supervision – Registry to follow Today the Bank of Canada’s mandate to supervise Payment Service Providers under the Retail Payment Activities Act came into effect. Content Type(s): Regulatory news Subject(s): Retail payments
September 8, 2025 Bank of Canada begins supervising Payment Service Providers Today the Bank of Canada’s mandate to supervise Payment Service Providers under the Retail Payment Activities Act came into effect. Content Type(s): Regulatory news Subject(s): Retail payments
September 8, 2025 List of applicants Search the list of individuals and entities who have submitted a registration application with the Bank.
September 4, 2025 CFIF Meeting (September 4, 2025) Content Type(s): Meetings Source(s): Canadian Fixed-Income Forum
September 3, 2025 What is a flexible exchange rate? Canada has a flexible exchange rate. The value of our dollar is not fixed to the value of any other currency or to a precious metal such as gold. Content Type(s): Explainers Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth