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European Central Bank warns of economic uncertainty

Recovery could be stop-and-go despite vaccine news, Lagarde says

By: The Associated Press
November 11, 2020 November 11, 2020
15:03

Why women are less likely to become financial advisors

A report finds women face systemic challenges and are deterred by negative perceptions of the industry

By: Katie Keir
November 10, 2020 November 10, 2020
13:02

Pandemic to transform insurance sector: Fitch

Low rates, risks and regulation will weigh on earnings and drive higher prices

By: James Langton
November 10, 2020 November 10, 2020
12:06

Indebted households put recovery at risk, says report

A report from Prosper Canada says that households in precarious financial situations have few options for obtaining financial advice

By: IE Staff
November 10, 2020 November 10, 2020
06:01

OTC derivatives not immune to Covid-19 market turmoil

Market value and credit exposure spiked in first half of the year, BIS reports

By: James Langton
November 9, 2020 November 9, 2020
13:48

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Giving clients a nudge to appoint a trusted contact

Behavioural techniques can help clients designate a trusted contact person, OSC research says

By: Michelle Schriver
November 9, 2020 November 9, 2020
13:29

Uncertain Senate outcome could mean more volatility, say economists

Bond and equities markets would react differently in different governing scenarios

By: Mark Burgess
November 9, 2020 November 9, 2020
12:05

Europe’s second wave to infect global recovery: Fitch

Stepped-up restrictions in Europe will hit global GDP

By: James Langton
November 6, 2020 November 6, 2020
12:01

Economy adds 84K jobs in October: StatsCan

The unemployment rate was little changed month over month

By: The Canadian Press
November 6, 2020 November 6, 2020
10:25

Feds have wiggle room to spend more, PBO says

Billions more in spending is possible before federal finances become unsustainable

By: The Canadian Press
November 6, 2020 November 6, 2020
10:16

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Insolvency activity surging

Bankruptcy levels rose in September but remain lower than 2019

By: James Langton
November 5, 2020 November 5, 2020
11:38

Bigger role for government post-pandemic

EI reform could be the most enduring effect of Covid-19, according to a CIBC economist

By: James Langton
November 4, 2020 November 4, 2020
17:37

Fed to confront a shaky U.S. economy

The Fed's upcoming policy meeting will occur against a tumultuous backdrop

By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
November 4, 2020 November 4, 2020
14:03

Election results remain uncertain but markets hold steady

The race for the U.S. presidency continues but markets take the news in stride

By: Fiona Collie
November 4, 2020 November 4, 2020
13:48

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U.S. services sector expands for fifth straight month

Business activity continued to expand in October, even while slower than in September

By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
November 4, 2020 November 4, 2020
12:33

Toronto’s housing market got even hotter in October

The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board's agents sold a record 10,563 homes in October

By: The Canadian Press
November 4, 2020 November 4, 2020
10:03

U.S. manufacturing activity at highest levels in two years

Renewed Covid-19 outbreaks are expected to weigh on demand

By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
November 2, 2020 November 2, 2020
13:47

Robots target middle management

StatsCan finds firms that invest in robots boost quality, productivity and employment

By: James Langton
November 2, 2020 November 2, 2020
13:38

Indigenous workers suffering more from pandemic disruption: StatsCan

Employment has not returned for most Indigenous workers

By: James Langton
November 2, 2020 November 2, 2020
13:23

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Recovery shrugging off second wave: TD report

Despite rising Covid-19 case numbers, recovery continues in advanced markets

By: James Langton
November 2, 2020 November 2, 2020
13:09

Public companies ignore D&I at their peril

RIA survey finds women are more interested in D&I issues than men

By: Greg Dalgetty
October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020
14:39

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Disparities in financial literacy may exacerbate inequality

FINRA study finds literacy is associated with future financial capability

By: James Langton
October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020
13:44

As wealthy dwindle, industry must seek AUM in the middle class: Moody’s

Demographics represent yet another headwind for asset managers

By: James Langton
October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020
12:30

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Canadian small business confidence drops in October as Covid-19 cases rise

The new wave of the pandemic weakened entrepreneurs’ outlook

By: Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press
October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020
09:58

Eurozone growth soars record 12.7% but fears grow for winter

Economist warns recovery could “grind to a halt in the fourth quarter”

By: David McHugh
October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020
09:27