Pandemic puts finances in focus for investors, OSC reports
Market research finds the crisis is likely to impact saving and spending behaviour
- By: James Langton
- April 12, 2021 April 12, 2021
- 14:08
Market research finds the crisis is likely to impact saving and spending behaviour
Proposed new minimum qualifying rate for uninsured mortgages will help shore up underwriting standards
Consumers intend to spend some of the billions in savings built up during the pandemic
According to RBC, 60% of prospective buyers plan to avoid spending too much on housing costs
An assessment from the Institute for Sustainable Finance shows Canada is lagging Europe and the U.K.
New research finds that housing and debt risks are on the rise
There were employment gains in sectors that were hardest-hit by public health restrictions
Speaking to the IMF, Powell said vaccinations and rapid rehiring signal the U.S. will fully reopen soon
Canaccord vaulted to the top of the equity underwriting league tables for the quarter
The vacancy rate increased for the fourth straight quarter
Flows into ESG funds have already surpassed last year’s record, according to National Bank
The U.S. economy, the world's biggest, is now forecast to expand 6.4% in 2021
Ottawa has set a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050
Realtors and housing agencies have reported a flurry of sales since the start of the year
The cartel and its allies said they plan to add two million barrels per day of oil production
RBC was the top-ranked Canadian firm in Q1 and Canaccord joined the top 20
A majority of workers would like to work from home, at least part-time, after the pandemic
The average solvency ratio for DB plans reached 124% at the end of the first quarter, according to Mercer
Financing and tech adoption are challenges, an Accenture analysis shows
An annual target is best for financial planning, consultation participants said
Economic shutdowns and restrictions led to a 3.2% decline in consumption last year
The positive result topped expectations
Robust household finances shouldn't be undone by rising rates anytime soon, report says
The think tank argues for "aggressive incrementalism" rather than a wholesale change to childcare