Tighter financial conditions to hit emerging markets in second half
IOSCO, CPMI say systemic stablecoins must meet post-crisis settlement standards
Blockchains inherently enable front running and other activity that's offside in traditional financial markets
Blockchain model can't create network effects needed for economic exchange
Home prices are up 27% since the financial crisis
Reduced energy intensity, credible monetary policy tempers threat, BIS says
Spiking commodity prices, benchmark reforms reflected in derivatives markets
Many central bank digital currencies are likely to be issued in the "medium" term, BIS reports
A mix of moves occurred this week, with Tiff Macklem and Grant Vingoe taking on new roles
Canada among the biggest gainers in the G20