BlackRock raises the temperature on climate risk
The firm has signalled that companies will face increased pressure to meet "net-zero" goals
- By: James Langton
- January 26, 2021 January 26, 2021
- 15:57
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Janine Guenther named president of Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel
Guenther is the first woman to lead the firm
- By: IE Staff
- January 26, 2021 January 26, 2021
- 10:54
CI acquires US$23B Chicago-based RIA
Deal for Segall Bryant & Hamill will double the size of CI's U.S. business
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 25, 2021 January 25, 2021
- 17:05
Greening central banks’ portfolios
BIS launches new green bond fund for central banks
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2021 January 25, 2021
- 12:12
Thousands of Ontario small businesses apply for shutdown relief funds
The one-time Ontario Small Business Grant offers up to $20,000
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 22, 2021 January 22, 2021
- 15:22
OTPP aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
The pension plan said in the coming weeks it will establish concrete targets
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 22, 2021 January 22, 2021
- 14:04
Task force recommends sweeping changes to OSC
The proposals would radically alter securities regulation in Ontario
- By: James Langton
- January 22, 2021 January 22, 2021
- 13:42
Ontario task force recommends sweeping reforms to province’s securities regulator
List of 70 recommendations includes major governance changes to Ontario Securities Commission
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 22, 2021 January 22, 2021
- 13:01
Return to Bay Street program reboots
The program supports women in finance after an absence
- By: IE Staff
- January 21, 2021 January 21, 2021
- 13:31
“Warrior accountants” have role to play in the future of business: report
The pandemic has highlighted companies’ social risks, CPA Ontario says
- By: IE Staff
- January 20, 2021 January 20, 2021
- 13:43
Morgan Stanley profits rise 48% in Q4
Tech stocks and IPOs drove the increase
- By: Ken Sweet, The Associated Press
- January 20, 2021 January 20, 2021
- 11:42
Bank of Canada keeps key rate at 0.25%, warns of rocky recovery in 2021
The economy will reverse in the first quarter, the central bank said
- By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
- January 20, 2021 January 20, 2021
- 11:23
New software aims to enhance TCFD disclosure
Mantle314's platform is currently being tested by 15 public companies
- By: IE Staff
- January 19, 2021 January 19, 2021
- 13:52
LME plans to close trading floor for good
Exchange says shift to electronic trading would boost transparency, efficiency and liquidity
- By: James Langton
- January 19, 2021 January 19, 2021
- 12:21
Insurers stand ready to finance low-carbon transition
CLHIA sees shortage of sustainable investment options
- By: James Langton
- January 19, 2021 January 19, 2021
- 12:16
Bank of America 4Q profit falls 18% on lower interest rates
The bank’s balance sheet is heavily weighted toward short-term interest rates
- By: Ken Sweet
- January 19, 2021 January 19, 2021
- 10:14
Goldman Sachs’ profits more than double, despite pandemic
Earnings significantly exceeded analyst expectations
- By: Ken Sweet
- January 19, 2021 January 19, 2021
- 10:09
Christine Bergeron named Vancity CEO
Bergeron has held several senior roles since joining the co-op in 2011
- By: IE Staff
- January 18, 2021 January 18, 2021
- 13:15
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts down in December
The 2020 pace still surpassed 2019, despite the pandemic
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 18, 2021 January 18, 2021
- 10:30
iA Financial launches iA Private Wealth brand
iA Securities and HollisWealth have merged, creating a $40-billion IIROC platform
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 18, 2021 January 15, 2021
- 09:30
PM tells Freeland to spend as needed until crisis ends
Mandate letter tells minister to use “whatever fiscal firepower” is necessary while also avoiding “new permanent spending”
- By: Jordan Press
- January 15, 2021 January 15, 2021
- 15:12
JPMorgan’s profits jump as economy, investment bank recovers
U.S. bank's year-over-year profit jumped 42%
- By: Ken Sweet, The Associated Press
- January 15, 2021 January 15, 2021
- 12:19
Wells Fargo Q4 earnings top Street estimates
The bank's profit rose 4% during the final quarter of the year
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- January 15, 2021 January 15, 2021
- 12:00
Biden unveils $1.9T plan to stem Covid-19 and steady economy
The plan includes an additional $1,400 for most Americans
- By: Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Bill Barrow, The Associated Press
- January 15, 2021 January 15, 2021
- 10:42
Powell signals Fed will keep aiding economy with bond buying
The measure aims to encourage consumers and businesses to borrow and spend
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- January 14, 2021 January 14, 2021
- 15:52