Repo markets still struggling to adjust
A new report from the CGFS finds that repo markets are unsettled as a result of monetary policy and regulatory reform
- By: James Langton
- April 13, 2017 December 12, 2018
- 11:30
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CME Group to shut London exchange and clearing house
The derivatives exchange operator says it will continue to maintain a “significant operation” in London
- By: James Langton
- April 13, 2017 April 13, 2017
- 11:15
Manufacturing sales slip 0.2% in February
Sales in the motor vehicle assembly and petroleum and coal product manufacturing industries declined
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 13, 2017 April 13, 2017
- 09:00
Marketwatch: Loonie climbs after Bank of Canada raises growth expectations
TSX, New York markets close lower
- By: Linda Nguyen
- April 12, 2017 April 12, 2017
- 16:20
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate
Central bank highlights stronger growth and persistent risks
- By: Andy Blatchford
- April 12, 2017 April 12, 2017
- 14:35
Feds propose new restrictions, powers for budget watchdog
Legislation would make the PBO an independent Officer of Parliament
- By: Andy Blatchford
- April 12, 2017 April 12, 2017
- 06:30
Manitoba budget cuts tax credit for students, holds line on spending
The budget forecasts an overall deficit of $840 million this fiscal year
- By: Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press
- April 11, 2017 April 11, 2017
- 17:35
Rising rates a mixed blessing for U.S. financial firms: Fitch
Securities firms, asset managers, and finance companies, would be “adversely affected” by higher-than-anticipated increases in U.S. interest rates
- By: James Langton
- April 11, 2017 April 11, 2017
- 16:20
Markets post slight losses
Gold contracts surge to five-month high amid rising global tensions
- By: Linda Nguyen
- April 11, 2017 April 11, 2017
- 16:10
Bank of Canada to make rate decision, offer fresh forecasts as economy improves
Some experts to predict the central bank’s next rate hike will come sooner than they previously expected
- By: Andy Blatchford
- April 11, 2017 April 11, 2017
- 15:50
Canada faces risk from potential housing correction: Moody’s
A housing downturn could involve material spillovers to the broader economy
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 11, 2017 April 11, 2017
- 14:45
Global VC deal activity on the decline in Q1
But a resurgence in mega-deals led to a growth in capital invested to US$26.8 billion from US$25.5 billion in the corresponding quarter a year earlier
- By: Beatrice Paez
- April 11, 2017 April 11, 2017
- 12:00
NEI fund mergers gain approval
NEI Northwest Tactical Yield Fund will absorb NEI Northwest Macro Canadian Asset Allocation Fund and NEI Northwest Macro Canadian Asset Allocation Corporate Class.
- By: Beatrice Paez
- April 11, 2017 April 11, 2017
- 09:40
Oil prices push TSX, loonie higher
Indices were flat in the U.S. as the DJIA, S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were barely changed
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 10, 2017 April 10, 2017
- 15:45
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world this week
Bank of Canada to release its latest monetary policy report and interest rate on Wednesday
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 9, 2017 April 9, 2017
- 17:50
TSX closes flat to end the week
U.S. strike on Syria spurred investors to seek safe haven in gold
- By: Aleksandra Sagan
- April 7, 2017 April 7, 2017
- 16:00
TSX, Liquidnet Canada propose notable changes
The TSX is looking to looking to alter its market-making program while Liquidnet Canada proposes to expand its order flows
- By: James Langton
- April 7, 2017 April 7, 2017
- 11:20
U.S. senators propose separation of retail, investment banking
The potential new law would be a modern day version of the Glass-Steagall Act, which was adopted following the great crash of 1929
- By: James Langton
- April 7, 2017 April 7, 2017
- 10:35
P.E.I. produces first budgetary surplus in more than a decade
The province is one of only two in Atlantic Canada to be in the black, with Nova Scotia also poised to table its second consecutive…
- By: Keith Doucette
- April 7, 2017 April 7, 2017
- 10:20
Canada adds another 19,400 jobs in March: StatsCan
Although the bulk of those new jobs were full-time, they were to self-employed positions, which tend to be more precarious
- By: Andy Blatchford
- April 7, 2017 April 7, 2017
- 08:00
Should clients incorporate in light of Ottawa’s small business tax review?
There’s much speculation as to what the feds may do with some tax-planning strategies involving the use of private corporations — and how it may…
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- April 6, 2017 April 6, 2017
- 16:50
TSX up modestly on bank and energy stocks
Investors await Canada, U.S. jobs figures
- By: Linda Nguyen
- April 6, 2017 April 6, 2017
- 16:20
Big deficit but no tax or fee hikes in Newfoundland and Labrador budget
The $8.1-billion budget will cut an unpopular tax on gasoline by 8.5¢ per litre as of June 1 and another 4¢ on Dec. 1
- By: Sue Bailey
- April 6, 2017 April 6, 2017
- 16:00
Market slump could put pressure on mutual fund managers
The shift to passive strategies has added competitive pressure to active managers, which has been further exacerbated by regulatory changes, Fitch report suggests
- By: James Langton
- April 6, 2017 April 6, 2017
- 15:30