Bitcoin more akin to gambling than investing, says BoC governor Poloz
Investors urged to read the fine print
- By: Armina Ligaya
- December 14, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 17:00
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Canada’s tax system for small business one of the most favourable in the world: report
The ranking could drop should Ottawa implement the proposed legislative changes for private corporations
- By: James Langton
- December 14, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 13:00
2018 outlook: Seven key predictions
Craig Fehr, principal, investment strategist at Edward Jones, outlines seven key predictions for Canadian and international financial markets in 2018.
- By: Craig Fehr
- December 14, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 12:20
Outlook for global asset managers changes to stable from negative: Moody’s
The change reflects the industry’s success in adapting to product, cost and technology challenges, as well as rising demand in an expanding economy
- By: James Langton
- December 14, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 11:35
TSX sets record high
Wall St. mixed after Fed raises key rate
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 13, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 17:15
Feds provide more details on revisions to small business tax proposals
Businesses will have until Dec. 31, 2018, to adjust to the changes
- By: Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press
- December 13, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 16:30
CBOE launches bitcoin futures index
The derivatives exchange will begin disseminating the new index on Dec. 14
- By: James Langton
- December 13, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 15:00
Annual food bill for Canadian family in 2018 expected to rise by $348: study
More than 50% of the expected hike will come from consumers eating out and opting for prepared food
- By: Sidhartha Banerjee
- December 13, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 10:25
DTCC survey ranks top risks to financial stability
Geopolitical risk surges to record high
- By: James Langton
- December 12, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 17:05
Health care leads the way on TSX
Loonie lower; U.S. markets mixed
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 12, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 16:45
Stocks quiet ahead of Fed interest rate update
Markets waiting to see what commentary comes from the U.S. Federal Reserve later this week
- By: David Hodges
- December 11, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 17:00
Economic advisors pushing feds to focus on business investment, job re-skilling
The goal of the Advisory Council on Economic Growth is to help households add an extra $15,000 to their projected annual pre-tax incomes by 2030
- By: Andy Blatchford
- December 11, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 14:30
Outlook positive for global investment banks: Moody’s
Profitability will rise, especially in the U.S.
- By: James Langton
- December 11, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 11:30
DBRS revises long-term rating outlook on Laurentian Bank to negative
Rating agency cites concerns about the bank’s internal controls
- By: James Langton
- December 11, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 11:05
Canadian losses involving cryptocurrency scams more than double
Criminals appear to be increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies to extort payment from their victims
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 11, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 09:15
Understanding bitcoin and the frenzy behind the digital currency
Bitcoin futures set to start trading on Sunday
- By: Ian Bickis
- December 8, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 17:14
TSX higher amid bullish U.S. jobs data
Loonie trades lower
- By: David Hodges
- December 8, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 17:00
Structured finance stable for 2018: Fitch
Pockets of risk persist, report says
- By: James Langton
- December 8, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 14:15
Pace of Canadian housing starts picks up: CMHC
The six-month trend has reached its highest level in years
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 8, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 11:00
Broad-based rally boosts TSX
Loonie moves lower
- By: David Hodges
- December 7, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 17:15
Financial firms’ marketing efforts to focus on DIY apps
Do-it-yourself financial wellness apps will pave the way for firms to focus on more holistic, customer-centric marketing, group predicts
- By: Leah Golob
- December 7, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 16:30
Canadians’ net worth surges: StatsCan
Although housing is driving growth in the median net worth of Canadian families, it’s also driving a significant rise in household debt levels
- By: James Langton
- December 7, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 11:50
Australian Securities Exchange to adopt blockchain-based clearing system
The new distributed ledger technology (DLT) will operate on a secure private network
- By: James Langton
- December 7, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 10:35
TSX falls on energy
The loonie also saw a drop after the Bank of Canada’s announcement to keep interest rates at 1%
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 6, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 17:10
BoC holds interest rate but signals hikes on the horizon
The central bank pointed to encouraging job and wage growth, sturdy business investment and the resilience of consumer spending as reasons for a pending interest…
- By: Andy Blatchford
- December 6, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 12:15