Toppling the final obstacle to ESG investing
Strong results in 2020 may kill the fear that sustainability sacrifices returns
- By: James Langton
- February 25, 2021 February 25, 2021
- 15:02
Strong results in 2020 may kill the fear that sustainability sacrifices returns
Proposal would set 70% margin rate for structured products
Despite beating expectations, the bank's stock fell about 2.5% in midday trading
Global policymakers seek lessons from the Covid-19 crisis
Prices, sales and housing starts have all soared in major markets despite the pandemic
A report says Canada is less at risk than the U.S.
The bank also reported record flows into its mutual fund sales business
A review finds issuers are generally doing a good job spelling out the pandemic's impact on their businesses
Declines in wealth management were partially offset by gains in individual insurance
The ETF is expected to be the first in the world to invest in Ether
The fund invests in companies of any size across all sectors to achieve a strong total return
Wealth management results were "very impressive," analyst says
Profit in wealth management was up 20% year over year
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
The increase is part of an effort to beef up anti-money laundering measures
Accountant allegedly found assets used to lure investors to schemes
OSC forgoes monetary sanctions, amid bankruptcy, ongoing litigation
High-profile firms and their clients were targeted in 2025
The pension fund's 50% share of the initial capital commitment is roughly $1.8 billion
Woodgate Financial Inc., Assante Financial Management Ltd., are among Focal's customers
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