In Canada, VC investment was already weak in Q1
Companies given to the end of 2020 to hold AGMs that were due by June
Deal values ESG firm at €170 million
The U.S. regulator has now paid over US$430 million for enforcement tips
Weaker, more exposed banks are at greatest risk
The victim fund is expected to eventually return over US$4 billion to investors
Surge in trading activity helps offset many negative effects of Covid-19
Operations are coping well but human effects pose a bigger obstacle
Liquidity mismatches, pricing uncertainty driving redemption shutdowns
Mental health concerns associated with job security fears