Canada benchmark shaken by T+1 hedge fund influx

Shortened settlement cycle swept hedge fund trades into Corra, making the rate more volatile

Credit: YAY Media AS/Alamy

A seemingly structural jump in Canada’s main overnight funding rate – which has remained above the central bank’s target level since May – is raising questions about the country’s benchmark reforms.   

The Canadian overnight repo rate average, or Corra, became the country’s main interest rate benchmark following the discontinuation of the Canadian dollar offered rate (CDOR) at the end of June.

Corra tracks the cost of eligible overnight repo transactions, which averaged C$21.6 billion ($15.4

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Risk.net? View our subscription options

Most read articles loading...

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Risk.net account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here