Markets at risk of big correction, ESMA warns
Regulators particularly concerned about retail investor exposure
- By: James Langton
- February 15, 2022 February 15, 2022
- 13:09
Regulators particularly concerned about retail investor exposure
A growing set of factors may challenge corporate margins in the longer term
The national average home price was a record $748,450 in January, up 21% from $618,587 a year earlier
Carbon emissions allowance futures, banks' fixed income securities and sustainable short-term corporates are among the recently announced funds
New allocation to redeemers formula was proposed in draft legislation released earlier this month
Some economists now forecast as many as six or seven quarter-point hikes this year
ASIC reports faulty advice compensation tops A$3 billion
Increasingly cybersecurity seen as a strategic, systemic concern: Moody's
How inflation affects policyholder behaviour remains to be seen, an analyst with A.M. Best Company Inc. says
An end to interest relief on pandemic benefits could lead to more insolvencies
BlockFi agreed to a US$100-million penalty and to seek registration
In its first two weeks the program has attracted more than 600 inquiries
Firm now sees seven 25 bps rates hikes in 2022
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
Americans’ assessments of their current economic situation tumbled: survey
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
The pension fund is investing up to US$1.05 billion
Plus, promotions at Harvest and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
High-profile firms and their clients were targeted in 2025
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
Mutual fund, ETF AUM rose for the seventh consecutive month
Plus, other product launches and news, including more ESG fund terminations
More than 300 new products landed in 2025 — a new record