TSX closes higher on strength in materials, industrials
U.S. stock markets also edged higher as the Nasdaq hit a new high
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 20, 2017 April 20, 2017
- 15:40
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Shareholders in Alberta companies struggling to be heard
A new SHARE report finds that companies incorporated law in Alberta lag on gender diversity, corporate governance and climate-related disclosure
- By: James Langton
- April 20, 2017 April 20, 2017
- 12:30
Ontario to tax foreign buyers in effort to cool housing market
The province will also expand rent control, which currently only applies to units built before November 1991
- By: Jessica Smith Cross
- April 20, 2017 April 20, 2017
- 10:10
Report calls for requirements for certain shadow banks
Regulators must take action on shadow banks, which have grown significantly and pose a key risk to the financial system
- By: James Langton
- April 20, 2017 April 20, 2017
- 09:10
Ontario to unveil package targeted at GTA housing market
The measures will take aim at speculators, expedite more supply, tackle rental affordability and look at realtor practices
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 20, 2017 April 20, 2017
- 05:45
TSX declines, weighed down by falling gold, oil prices
U.S. markets finish mixed
- By: Aleksandra Sagan
- April 19, 2017 April 19, 2017
- 16:30
Moody’s joins Climate Bonds Partner Program
Green bond issuance rose 120% to US$93.4 billion in 2016
- By: James Langton
- April 19, 2017 April 19, 2017
- 15:25
Strong start to 2017 bodes well for Canada, IFM says
The IMF’s estimate for worldwide economic growth is 3.5% for this year
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 18, 2017 April 18, 2017
- 17:00
Toronto, New York markets close lower
Loonie, oil move down
- By: Alexandra Posadzki
- April 18, 2017 April 18, 2017
- 15:50
Populism drives biggest global risks: Fitch
The potential for political disruption in the Eurozone is identified as the most urgent risk to Fitch Ratings' global credit ratings' portfolio.
- By: James Langton
- April 18, 2017 April 18, 2017
- 15:30
Bank of Canada warns of automation “side effects”
Innovation is expected to boost productivity but it will likely bring job losses and greater income inequality
- By: Andy Blatchford
- April 18, 2017 April 18, 2017
- 14:30
Global insurers look to M&A in a bid to diversify their businesses
But a shift to more strategic deal making should underpin insurance executives’ rationale if they want deals to pay off in the long run, new…
- By: Beatrice Paez
- April 18, 2017 April 18, 2017
- 11:40
Foreign investment in Canadian securities sets record in February
Canadian investors continue to acquire foreign securities
- By: James Langton
- April 18, 2017 April 18, 2017
- 11:20
TSX to cuts equities trading fees on May 1
The reductions are consistent with the CSA’s amendments to trading fee caps
- By: James Langton
- April 18, 2017 April 18, 2017
- 10:20
Stocks rally as investors shrug off geopolitical risks
TSX, Dow post triple-digit gains
- By: Linda Nguyen
- April 17, 2017 April 17, 2017
- 16:10
Shift to passive strategies challenges U.S. asset managers
Forthcoming new rules in Europe to encourage the unbundling of trading commissions and investment research will also impact most U.S. asset managers
- By: James Langton
- April 17, 2017 April 17, 2017
- 11:35
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world this week
Inflation report coming Friday
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 16, 2017 April 16, 2017
- 17:10
TSX, New York markets fall ahead of Easter weekend
Gold continues to shine
- By: Linda Nguyen
- April 13, 2017 April 13, 2017
- 16:30
Ontario sets April 27 as budget day
Finance minister pledges balanced budget
- By: James Langton
- April 13, 2017 April 13, 2017
- 12:40
Repo markets still struggling to adjust
A new report from the CGFS finds that repo markets are unsettled as a result of monetary policy and regulatory reform
- By: James Langton
- April 13, 2017 December 12, 2018
- 11:30
CME Group to shut London exchange and clearing house
The derivatives exchange operator says it will continue to maintain a “significant operation” in London
- By: James Langton
- April 13, 2017 April 13, 2017
- 11:15
Manufacturing sales slip 0.2% in February
Sales in the motor vehicle assembly and petroleum and coal product manufacturing industries declined
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 13, 2017 April 13, 2017
- 09:00
Marketwatch: Loonie climbs after Bank of Canada raises growth expectations
TSX, New York markets close lower
- By: Linda Nguyen
- April 12, 2017 April 12, 2017
- 16:20
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate
Central bank highlights stronger growth and persistent risks
- By: Andy Blatchford
- April 12, 2017 April 12, 2017
- 14:35
Feds propose new restrictions, powers for budget watchdog
Legislation would make the PBO an independent Officer of Parliament
- By: Andy Blatchford
- April 12, 2017 April 12, 2017
- 06:30