U.S. consumer sentiment fell further than expected in late October to its lowest in more than a year as concerns about the housing slump darkened the economic outlook, a survey released today showed.The Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers said its late October figure on consumer sentiment was 80.9, down from the month’s preliminary reading […]
Offer raises $305 million
Karen Maidment, chief financial and administrative officer of BMO Financial Group, is taking a leave of absence for cancer treatment, the bank announced today. Tom Flynn, treasurer and executive vp for finance, will become acting CFO.“Karen has been diagnosed with lymphoma and her treatment has begun,” said Bill Downe, president and CEO, BMO Financial Group, […]
Production prospects weaken
Province to review collection and reporting of energy royalties
Optimism wanes for Canadian manufacturers
Nasdaq drops almost 1%
Helios offers Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit option
Association identifies competing regulatory requirements, lack of rules clarity, education and resource shortage as key challenges
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and assigned issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa” to Winnipeg-based Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company and The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (U.S. branch). Additionally, A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and assigned an issuer credit rating of “a” to […]