Active fund advantage in rough markets a myth: ESMA
Most actively managed funds underperformed when the pandemic hit, research finds
- By: James Langton
- March 28, 2022 March 28, 2022
- 15:22
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Russian stock market, crushed by war, opens with big limits
Trading was under heavy restrictions after the month-long shutdown
- By: The Associated Press
- March 24, 2022 March 24, 2022
- 11:01
Investors sunk over US$1 trillion into private markets in 2021: McKinsey
Private markets AUM nearly hit US$10 trillion in mid 2021
- By: Greg Meckbach
- March 24, 2022 March 24, 2022
- 00:01
These four investor cohorts seek alts with social purpose, cultural cachet
A Cult Wine Investment-commissioned study suggests global demand for a more holistic approach to wealth management
- By: IE Staff
- March 23, 2022 March 23, 2022
- 14:21
Why Canadian income rose during Covid
New StatsCan data shows government transfers to people doubled in 2020 to an average of $16,400
- By: Greg Meckbach
- March 23, 2022 March 23, 2022
- 12:04
Recession still unlikely despite headwinds
Lower valuations and investor sentiment leave room for equities to bounce, reports say
- By: Mark Burgess
- March 22, 2022 March 22, 2022
- 16:41
Canada the world’s fifth largest hedge fund market, report finds
Analysis from SigTech shows the fastest-growing hedge fund strategy is cryptocurrency
- By: IE Staff
- March 22, 2022 March 22, 2022
- 12:22
Canada unlikely to see GDP bump from commodities boom
War impacts on other exports and higher costs for consumers will likely cancel out any benefits, a CIBC report says
- By: IE Staff
- March 21, 2022 March 21, 2022
- 15:31
Russian bond trading resumes for 1st time since Ukraine war
Stocks last traded on Feb. 25, the day after the invasion started
- By: The Associated Press
- March 21, 2022 March 21, 2022
- 12:10
Risks aside, big banks’ outlook remains rosy: DBRS
Rising rates, margins seen supporting profits as credit conditions normalize
- By: James Langton
- March 18, 2022 March 18, 2022
- 15:20
Canadian investors trim foreign holdings: StatsCan
Foreign and domestic investors alike dumped shares, turned to bonds in January
- By: James Langton
- March 18, 2022 March 18, 2022
- 14:59
No need to redefine ESG for wartime, RIA chair says
ESG investors can use their portfolios as a "weapon," says Roger Beauchemin, chair of the Responsible Investment Association
- By: Melissa Shin
- March 18, 2022 March 18, 2022
- 09:23
OSFI launches consultation on risk management for pension plans
Feedback will shape future guidance
- By: IE Staff
- March 17, 2022 March 17, 2022
- 16:29
Under headline jobs figures, report finds pockets of weakness in rebound for women
Labour force participation lags since the pandemic began
- By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
- March 17, 2022 March 17, 2022
- 15:37
IFIC to end ETF double counting
Canadian ETF assets are overstated by about $25.7 billion, trade group reports
- By: James Langton
- March 17, 2022 March 17, 2022
- 15:11
Hot housing market gives some Canadians cold comfort
Housing costs are a growing worry, BMO index finds
- By: IE Staff
- March 17, 2022 March 17, 2022
- 15:02
Sanctions could drive surge in cybercrime: Moody’s
Cut off from the financial system, Russia may turn to ransomware attacks
- By: James Langton
- March 17, 2022 March 17, 2022
- 13:27
TD lowers global GDP forecast
Commodities price shock clouds the economic outlook
- By: James Langton
- March 17, 2022 March 17, 2022
- 13:03
OECD calls for action on war’s economic fallout
Russia conflict to cut global GDP growth, boost inflation
- By: James Langton
- March 17, 2022 March 17, 2022
- 12:48
Rising oil prices hurt, but it’s rate hikes that get you
Energy price shock isn't likely to be a catalyst for recession
- By: James Langton
- March 15, 2022 March 15, 2022
- 16:47
Average home price hit record $816,720 last month as supply began to rebound: CREA
Prices have been driven upward by fierce bidding wars coupled with a lack of homes being listed
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- March 15, 2022 March 15, 2022
- 14:11
As rates rise, households sit on record debt piles
Both household assets and debts are well above pre-pandemic levels, RBC reports
- By: James Langton
- March 15, 2022 March 15, 2022
- 13:55
G20 GDP growth slowed in Q4: OECD
Full-year GDP rebounded sharply from initial pandemic hit
- By: James Langton
- March 15, 2022 March 15, 2022
- 12:51