U.S. bank consolidation on pause, for now
Merger activity subdued, but the benefits of scale only continue to grow
- By: James Langton
- April 9, 2024 April 9, 2024
- 15:10
Merger activity subdued, but the benefits of scale only continue to grow
Industry trade groups line up behind U.K.'s call for move by 2027
Regulated rates of return can provide a margin of safety to investors
Industry divided on, investor advocates opposed to, reforms
Core inflation stays hot, while food components continue to ease
Robust gains due to weaken as conditions normalize
Beijing position threatens American jobs, Treasury Secretary says
Agency assessed $2.7 billion in additional tax and penalties from 2015 to 2023
Prices rise across all housing types
Affordability, cost of living still weighing on buyers, even as rate cuts appear imminent
Insolvency firm says Canadians are growing more optimistic as prospect of interest rate cut rises
Jamie Dimon says inflation, political polarization, wars creating risks not seen since Second World War
Settlement includes 20-year market bans, monetary sanctions
Disappointing U.S. retail sales raise bets for more rate cuts
Housing starts forecast to drop to 247,000 this year as costs, inventories rise
Economists had expected a 0.4% increase
Alleged $213-million loan guarantee remains subject of dispute
U.K. agency brings first proceeding alleging illegal promotional activity
Agency found firm failed to report suspicious transaction
Date not reasonable for industry implementation, tax practitioner says
$10M capital gains exemption for sellers set to expire at end of this year
Aging client base, different registered accounts are changing how advisors see RRSP season
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
Fees, ease of access are key considerations for investors when selecting an ETF
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report