Second rating satisfies client demand
Declining exports contributed to lower GDP in Newfoundland, Ontario, Alberta and B.C.
Despite the financial crisis, Quebec City-based financial institution SSQ Financial Group recorded a net income of $25.8 million for 2008, providing an 11.3% return on shareholders’ equity compared to 13.6% in 2007.SSQ says it strengthened its position in of its business sectors. During fiscal 2008, assets under management rose from $3.9 billion to $4 billion, […]
First industry association dedicated to securities lending in Canada
GM offers debt swap
$16.1 million deal expands Morningstar’s data and research offerings
Fed rate decision on deck
AGF World Opportunities Fund will terminate on May 15, AGF Funds. Inc said Friday.AGF had previously announced the termination of AGF World Opportunities Fund (originally scheduled to terminate on April 20) and units of the Fund have not been available for purchase since February 17.The decision to terminate the fund was driven by a combination […]
Ongoing improvement in growth conditions will be reliant on fixing the global banking system
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association forecasts that Treasury issuance will continue to rise along with government deficits.SIFMA issued the results of its forecast survey on Friday. The survey predicts total net Treasury bill, note and bond issuance to be US$466 billion in the second quarter of 2009, higher than the US$51.1 billion redeemed […]