Evaluating climate scenarios a challenge for investors: report
Results can be hard to comprehend and compare, new report says
- By: James Langton
- April 26, 2023 May 4, 2023
- 14:05
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EU commission proposes overhaul of monetary guidelines
EU member countries must thrash out the details of new rules, aimed at meeting ongoing monetary challenges
- By: The Associated Press
- April 26, 2023 April 27, 2023
- 12:05
Canada defies sustainable fund slowdown
Global sales dropped in the first quarter but Canada was an exception, Morningstar reports
- By: James Langton
- April 25, 2023 April 25, 2023
- 16:19
March goes out like a lion for mutual funds
Mutual funds recorded $3.4 billion in net redemptions for March but ETF sales held up, IFIC reported
- By: James Langton
- April 25, 2023 April 25, 2023
- 14:35
U.S. consumer confidence falls for 3rd time in 4 months
Consumer spending has remained strong despite the Federal Reserve raising interest rates nine straight times
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- April 25, 2023 April 25, 2023
- 13:53
CORRA takes the lead in derivatives
Adoption of the new financial benchmark well underway
- By: James Langton
- April 25, 2023 April 25, 2023
- 12:55
Federal labour dispute to dent, not derail economy
Tax processing, transfers and trade could be impacted by job action, NBF says
- By: James Langton, Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press
- April 24, 2023 April 24, 2023
- 15:56
S&P 500 CEO pay growth slows
Pay raises eased last year and were often disconnected from corporate performance
- By: James Langton
- April 24, 2023 April 24, 2023
- 14:50
Shareholder unrest adds uncertainty at HSBC, Fitch says
Demand for strategic review hangs over upcoming AGM
- By: James Langton
- April 24, 2023 April 24, 2023
- 14:33
U.S. banks face mounting challenges: Moody’s
The rating agency downgraded 11 U.S. banks and lowered its rating outlooks on nine others
- By: James Langton
- April 24, 2023 April 24, 2023
- 14:29
Fintech advances can intensify investor inequality
Research finds that the benefits of innovation aren't shared equally
- By: James Langton
- April 21, 2023 April 21, 2023
- 14:25
Markets, competition pressure fundcos’ AUM: Fitch
Traditional fund managers will be challenged to attract, retain assets
- By: James Langton
- April 21, 2023 April 21, 2023
- 14:12
Jobless benefit claims rise in February: StatsCan
Monthly increase in EI recipients comes off historic low in January
- By: James Langton
- April 20, 2023 April 20, 2023
- 14:17
Global bank regulation faces shakeup: Fitch
Policymakers to consider reforms in wake of U.S. bank turmoil
- By: James Langton
- April 19, 2023 April 19, 2023
- 14:32
Household debt creeps higher: StatsCan
Mortgage debt rebounds alongside housing market; credit card debt climbs too
- By: James Langton
- April 19, 2023 April 19, 2023
- 13:59
U.K. inflation remains over 10% as food prices rise
Food prices jumped 19.2% in the 12 months through February, according to the Office for National Statistics
- By: Danica Kirka, The Associated Press
- April 19, 2023 April 19, 2023
- 11:52
Canada’s inflation rate falls to 4.3% in March, lowest level since August 2021
The Bank of Canada's preferred measures of core inflation also trended downward
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 18, 2023 April 18, 2023
- 12:44
Private credit is a known unknown financial risk
Lack of data makes it tough to assess stability risks, Moody's warns
- By: James Langton
- April 17, 2023 April 17, 2023
- 16:01
High-yield bond defaults rising: Fitch
The value of bonds at higher risk is swelling, with the default rate expected to rise in 2024
- By: James Langton
- April 17, 2023 April 17, 2023
- 15:46
Investors dump equities, buy bonds: StatsCan
Foreign investors snapped up Canadian corporate bonds in February
- By: James Langton
- April 17, 2023 April 17, 2023
- 15:38
Young Canadians faring well, earning more in today’s economy: Desjardins
Report suggests the return on education is rising
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- April 17, 2023 April 17, 2023
- 13:53
Why clients really fire their advisors
Fees and disappointing returns are rarely deal breakers
- By: Greg Meckbach
- April 14, 2023 May 24, 2023
- 14:51
U.S. banking sector stress poses downside risk
Regulators prevented broader crisis, but balance sheet risks still lurk, Moody's warns
- By: James Langton
- April 13, 2023 April 13, 2023
- 15:08