Global regs seek safer margin calls
Policymakers aim to address issues exposed in March 2020 market stress
- By: James Langton
- January 15, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 17:30
Policymakers aim to address issues exposed in March 2020 market stress
BitMEX sanctioned in U.S. for anti-money laundering, KYC violations
Lower rates, pent-up demand to drive homes prices up 4.7% in 2025
90% of manufacturers expect significant or severe impacts if tariffs are applied
Pension fund lost US$95 million in crypto exchange collapse
Citigroup, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs also issued strong results
GDP contracted by 0.2% last year
Inflation eased to 2.5% in December, down from 2.6% the previous month
Production of aerospace products and parts increased 9.3% to $2.8 billion
The consumer price index rose 2.9% from a year earlier, but core inflation eased slightly
Capital spending declined by 16% in the last decade, according to CFIB
Wider adoption, more standardization needed for company plans to be useful for financial regulation
Fund managers have mixed feelings about 2026 — they're optimistic about multiple sectors, but see continued risk on the global trade front
The S&P/TSX composite index rose 58.63 points to 32,058.73
The central bank issued a summary of its overnight-rate deliberations earlier this month
Retail investors targeted by so-called investment groups on social media
The increase is part of an effort to beef up anti-money laundering measures
Accountant allegedly found assets used to lure investors to schemes
Optimism for tech and growth comes with market and macroeconomic concerns
The pension fund is investing up to US$1.05 billion
Plus, promotions at Harvest and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
Plus, moves at BMO Private Wealth, Fiera Capital and CIBC GAM
They are increasingly being used for fixed income, foreign equities exposure
Mutual fund, ETF AUM rose for the seventh consecutive month
Plus, other product launches and news, including more ESG fund terminations