Stock markets rally on Fed comments
An improving U.S. economy has strengthened the case for a rate increase sooner rather than later
- By: Linda Nguyen
- November 17, 2016 November 17, 2016
- 17:20
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Canadian VC investments having a banner year
However, 2016 has been relatively slow for private equity given the “high relative valuations in the current environment”
- By: James Langton
- November 17, 2016 November 17, 2016
- 15:05
Global credit outlook to “remain uneven” in the year ahead
Prolonged low interest rates are leading to a buildup in debt and deterioration in credit quality, Moody’s report finds
- By: James Langton
- November 16, 2016 November 16, 2016
- 14:55
Impact of a Trump presidency on global economy and markets
Craig Fehr, principal, investment strategist, at Edward Jones, examines the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed policies on the global economy and markets.
- By: Craig Fehr
- November 16, 2016 December 15, 2017
- 14:10
Bank of Canada does not need to move in step with U.S. Fed: Lane
The deputy governor’s comments come amid rising expectations that the Fed will raise its key interest rate next month
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 16, 2016 November 16, 2016
- 13:55
Challenging environment to pressure securities firms’ profitability in 2017: Fitch
Securities firms continue to adapt to the business environment and cost cutting remains a clear focus
- By: James Langton
- November 16, 2016 November 16, 2016
- 13:35
Digitalization key as European banks modernize platforms
The banks are facing increasing competition from digitally savvy upstarts
- By: James Langton
- November 16, 2016 November 16, 2016
- 10:30
Fitch affirms strong stance on Big Six banks and Desjardins
The institutions have resilient fundamentals and will be able to withstand changes to share lender risk as it relates to mortgages
- By: James Langton
- November 14, 2016 January 22, 2018
- 17:30
Gold, energy stocks lift TSX
Dow gains for a sixth straight day to new record
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 14, 2016 November 14, 2016
- 17:25
Ontario expands rebate relief for first-time homebuyers
However, the province is boosting the land-transfer tax on house purchases above $2 million
- By: Keith Leslie
- November 14, 2016 November 14, 2016
- 17:05
Outlook stable for big Canadian insurers: Moody’s
Rating agency predicts stable and predictable earnings growth for the industry in 2017
- By: James Langton
- November 14, 2016 November 14, 2016
- 17:00
Hampton names new senior executives
Joe Pavao joins the firm as its new president and COO while Jason Mackey joins as its new chief financial officer
- By: IE Staff
- November 14, 2016 November 14, 2016
- 12:20
Weak economic forecast impacts sovereign credit ratings
The U.S. and emerging markets will lead slow global growth, leading to a negative outlook for sovereign ratings for the coming 12 to 18 months
- By: James Langton
- November 14, 2016 November 14, 2016
- 11:45
Central clearing making inroads in OTC interest rate derivatives markets
However, central clearing is less prevalent in other segments of OTC derivatives markets
- By: James Langton
- November 11, 2016 November 11, 2016
- 11:00
Trump regulatory changes may not be a win for banks: Fitch
It is unclear whether a wholesale repeal could pass or what a partial repeal may encompass
- By: James Langton
- November 10, 2016 November 10, 2016
- 14:10
Volatility likely to impact client portfolios in wake of Trump election victory
AGF’s chief investment officer recommends holding a little bit more cash than normal in clients’ portfolios and an anchoring in a balanced portfolio
- By: Tessie Sanci
- November 9, 2016 November 9, 2016
- 15:15
Global speculative-grade default rate up in October: Moody’s
Commodities firms account for half the month's defaults
- By: James Langton
- November 9, 2016 November 9, 2016
- 12:50
Canada’s investment industry reacts to the U.S. election
Volatility is expected in the immediate future given Donald Trump’s victory
- By: IE Staff
- November 9, 2016 November 9, 2016
- 12:30
What Donald Trump’s presidential victory could mean for Canada’s economy
Various sectors may feel the impact
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 9, 2016 November 9, 2016
- 10:20
ISS announces changes to compensation assessment methodology
The inclusion of six financial metrics will provide clients a more robust analysis when gauging executive compensation
- By: James Langton
- November 8, 2016 November 8, 2016
- 14:10
Accounting professionals concerned about Canadian economy
Although the price of oil and the U.S. economy are weighing on accountants, the majority anticipate growth and increase in profits in their own businesses
- By: Tessie Sanci
- November 4, 2016 November 4, 2016
- 10:40
U.S. tech giants sitting on mounds of cash
Corporate cash holdings in the U.S. have more than doubled in the past decade, with almost three-quarters of it being held overseas
- By: James Langton
- November 3, 2016 November 3, 2016
- 16:10
Tal discusses expected impact of U.S. election on the markets
Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist at CIBC World Markets Inc., examines likely market reactions to a Donald Trump or a Hillary Clinton victory in the…
- By: Benjamin Tal
- November 3, 2016 December 15, 2017
- 12:00
Four-character symbols begin trading on the TSX and TSXV
The move offers Canadian issuers greater choice in how they’re identified and provides interlisted issues to be represented uniformly
- By: Tessie Sanci
- November 2, 2016 November 2, 2016
- 13:25