With little Russian exposure, volatility the bigger threat for funds
Some European funds suspended redemptions amid a liquidity crunch, Fitch reports
- By: James Langton
- February 28, 2022 February 28, 2022
- 16:30
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What advisors are telling clients about Russia-Ukraine conflict
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Balance of payments sees first surplus since financial crisis
Higher energy prices boost exports, StatsCan reports
- By: James Langton
- February 28, 2022 February 28, 2022
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Risks abound but global economy stabilizing: Moody’s
Easing pandemic restrictions and healthy balance sheets underpin the recovery
- By: James Langton
- February 28, 2022 February 28, 2022
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EU finance chiefs grapple with economic fallout from Russian invasion
The European Union braces for higher energy prices and a drag on consumption and investment
- By: The Associated Press
- February 25, 2022 February 25, 2022
- 14:29
Key U.S. inflation gauge hit 6.1% in January
The reading was the largest year-over-year rise since 1982
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- February 25, 2022 February 25, 2022
- 12:24
Federal government posts $70B deficit for April to December
The result compared to $248 billion a year earlier
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 25, 2022 February 25, 2022
- 12:08
Global trade surged in 2021: OECD
Rising energy prices helped boost value of global commerce
- By: James Langton
- February 24, 2022 February 24, 2022
- 15:50
Global housing markets strongest since financial crisis: BIS
Canada among the biggest gainers in the G20
- By: James Langton
- February 24, 2022 February 24, 2022
- 15:12
Russian invasion stokes inflation, may slow rate hikes: BMO
Higher world oil prices the primary effect for Canadian economy, policy
- By: James Langton
- February 24, 2022 February 24, 2022
- 13:58
Social washing could be the next greenwashing: Fitch
Consumer protection a growing priority for regulators, issuers and investors
- By: James Langton
- February 23, 2022 February 23, 2022
- 15:46
Oil heading higher as Ukraine tensions escalate
In the worst-case scenario, oil prices could skyrocket
- By: Amanda Stephenson, Canadian Press
- February 23, 2022 February 23, 2022
- 15:40
Board diversity continues to improve, Moody’s says
Women now hold about 29% of board seats in Europe and North America
- By: James Langton
- February 22, 2022 February 22, 2022
- 15:57
DIY trend seen fuelling demand for advisors
A report from Greenwich says technology makes investing more accessible but no less complex
- By: James Langton
- February 22, 2022 February 22, 2022
- 15:51
CI acquires California-based RIA with US$5B in assets
CI CEO MacAlpine says pipeline for new deals remains "robust" despite market volatility
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 22, 2022 February 22, 2022
- 12:56
Slower start to RRSP season for mutual funds
ETF sales up in January, mutual funds down as markets swoon
- By: James Langton
- February 22, 2022 February 22, 2022
- 12:06
Outlook for interest rates, inflation are key trends as banks set to report earnings
The results come as investors shift from growth stocks to more value-oriented options like banks
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- February 22, 2022 February 22, 2022
- 11:49
Cross-border investment soared in 2021: StatsCan
Unprecedented levels were reached both in Canada and abroad
- By: James Langton
- February 17, 2022 February 17, 2022
- 14:40
SEC sunshine a catalyst for private advisers: Moody’s
Enhanced transparency from private funds will boost confidence, assets
- By: James Langton
- February 17, 2022 February 17, 2022
- 13:41
Border chaos adds to supply chain woes
An extended blockade would have been toughest on the auto sector, a report from Fitch says
- By: James Langton
- February 15, 2022 February 15, 2022
- 13:16
Profits survived Covid, now face rising threats: CIBC
A growing set of factors may challenge corporate margins in the longer term
- By: James Langton
- February 15, 2022 February 15, 2022
- 13:07
Canadian home sales post second best January, average price hits new record
The national average home price was a record $748,450 in January, up 21% from $618,587 a year earlier
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- February 15, 2022 February 15, 2022
- 12:45
Regulators push firms to harden cyber defences
Increasingly cybersecurity seen as a strategic, systemic concern: Moody's
- By: James Langton
- February 14, 2022 February 14, 2022
- 15:00
Tax and student loans drive rise in unsecured debt, study finds
An end to interest relief on pandemic benefits could lead to more insolvencies
- By: IE Staff
- February 14, 2022 February 14, 2022
- 12:38