Weak growth a drag on bank profits
Low interest rates will continue to hurt financial services firms, particularly the banks, which are looking for ways to supplement reduced earnings from narrow net…
Low interest rates will continue to hurt financial services firms, particularly the banks, which are looking for ways to supplement reduced earnings from narrow net…
Growth in Asian economies are expected to slow slightly this year, but the overall pace remains healthy. However, the region remains vulnerable to the slowdown…
Outlook 2016Despite trouble signs in many regions and sectors, some investment strategists say there still is room for returns in 2016
With oil prices expected to remain low, the pain felt in Canada’s markets and economy in 2015 is likely to continue, so clients and their…
As global financial regulators begin implementing new requirements, policy-makers are hammering out the details of these reforms and assessing the impact of measures already introduced
Low commodities prices, rising interest rates and political instability will hamper emerging markets outside Asia. But fund portfolio managers see upside in some industries
As we head into 2016, the U.S. dollar is likely to remain around current levels against most currencies. But that does not preclude some ups…
Health care, consumer discretionary and telecommunications services stand out as favourites on Wall Street for 2016. Information technology, financial services, industrials and consumer staples also…
Corporate sector has benefited from "Abenomics," while quantitative easing has pushed down the yen vs the US$, making exports more profitable
As China's government faces several challenges, the world's second-largest economy is expected to grow by more than 6% this year. Investment opportunities are shifting from…
Despite market volatility, the region exhibits encouraging signs for investment - especially among domestically focused companies - as the economy begins to pick up steam
India's economy, which is self-contained and has little reliance on exports, is also a major importer of oil. Some say it has tremendous long-term potential
The baseline for fixed-income investments is sovereign debt, but beating those returns is possible by adding duration risk or default risk – usually using corporate…
As the Fed begins raising rates, investors are unsure whether to seek safety or brave the markets in the search of bargains and better returns…
A complex interplay of factors, such as OPEC's policies and China's economic growth, make prices for oil and gas producers and base metals firms uncertain.…
Investment industry intransigence toward the dispute-resolution service has grown since the last independent review in 2011
The Canadian arm of Raymond James is looking for financial advisors to boost its wealth-management business. Mario Addeo and Richard Rousseau are putting out the…
Some insurance agents have raised concerns about the advisor screening, contracting and compliance initiative
Global economic growth this year is expected to be anemic
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