Canadian bonds and equities down, offset by funds' offshore holdings, StatsCan reports
Private investments buoyed the Ontario municipal employee fund
Unlike past episodes, strong recovery not likely to reignite world economy, Fitch says
Amid weakness in bonds and equities, infrastructure and real estate held up
Only 29% of eligible voters cast ballots in the municipal election
There are now more retail options for defensive investors
Venture capital, infrastructure and private debt are expected to see the most growth
Clearinghouses could benefit from regulatory reform efforts, Fitch says
One of the offerings invests in global vaccine development
FCA will consider expanding access to retail investors next year