Canadian households still taking on more debt: StatsCan
Household net worth declined by 2.1% to $180,100 during the third quarter
- By: Julian Beltrame
- December 13, 2011 December 13, 2011
- 12:30
Household net worth declined by 2.1% to $180,100 during the third quarter
Canadian affluent investors are overlooking emerging markets, which don’t necessarily make their travel list
A rise in the value of fixed income assets was offset by a drop in equity investments
A new level of convenience for clients
Industry performance has probably hit bottom and results could improve in 2012
Decision follows strategic review
Deal designed to ease the exchange’s global expansion and growth, and diversify its business
Co-operation from certain firms is lacking
Outlooks for Credit Agricole SA, Société Générale and BNP Paribas are negative
The group planning to buy TMX is in ongoing discussions with Alpha
Q4 earnings beat analyst expectations
Canadians have the highest levels of mutual fund ownership of all countries surveyed
One-in-three lack confidence in their ability to save for retirement, twice as many as last year
RBC dominates the debt market
The AA rating is the highest given to any depository
Corporate directors are expanding the scope of their responsibilities, doing additional due diligence
Even with PRPPs, one-third of boomers may not have enough income for retirement
Q4 earnings slip on MRS acquisition charge
$5,000 award helps women re-establish their careers in the capital markets industry
Fourth quarter profit rises 15% to $45 million
Firm is also developing a market maker program