Bank of Canada to appoint additional external deputy governor

BY Reuters | ECONOMIC | 10/03/24 02:12 PM EDT

OTTAWA, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada said on Thursday it would appoint a second external deputy governor, a move that will expand the interest rate-setting governing council to seven members from the present six.

In a statement, it said the two-year term of external deputy governor Nicolas Vincent has been extended by a year to March 2026. Vincent was the first person to be appointed to the post. (Reporting by David Ljunggren;)

In general the bond market is volatile, and fixed income securities carry interest rate risk. (As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. This effect is usually more pronounced for longer-term securities.) Fixed income securities also carry inflation risk and credit and default risks for both issuers and counterparties. Unlike individual bonds, most bond funds do not have a maturity date, so avoiding losses caused by price volatility by holding them until maturity is not possible.

Lower-quality debt securities generally offer higher yields, but also involve greater risk of default or price changes due to potential changes in the credit quality of the issuer. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to loss.

Before investing, consider the funds' investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. Contact Fidelity for a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this information. Read it carefully.

fir_news_article