How Covid-19 is impacting Canadian VC investment
Companies developing technology for the health care and education sectors have attracted the most investment dollars, KPMG reports
- By: IE Staff
- June 24, 2020 June 24, 2020
- 10:42
Companies developing technology for the health care and education sectors have attracted the most investment dollars, KPMG reports
Working from home and online shopping result in weak demand for office space
The annual contraction will be the worst since post-WWII
Community model drives good ethics, positive social impact
CFA Institute members were asked how they think the pandemic will affect capital markets
Record trading volumes are expected as "reconstitution" concludes
Lower growth, higher debt, greater ESG demand seen in post-pandemic world
Report calls on government to support innovation, curb uncertainty, for companies
Rapid shift to digital services and remote working have occurred due to distancing demands
Provisional demographic data indicates "excess mortality" since the pandemic arose
Both product categories recorded net sales of $2.6 billion
Economists expected a decline of 15%
Report suggests oil demand may flag for years post-pandemic
Economic recovery from Covid-19 expected to be “slow and gradual”
Pandemic's effect on immigration represents a key economic threat
It was the second month in a row for negative inflation
Study points to importance of seniors resuming social activities
Lost service sector output likely gone forever, investment and immigration are long-run concerns too
Financings were strong in Q1, but will likely be much weaker in Q2
Issuance drop seen as temporary, but now unlikely to regain 2019 levels
Despite market turmoil, inflows outpace 2019 levels, ETFGI reports