Energy sector under stress: Moody’s
Low oil prices raise default risk
- By: James Langton
- January 5, 2016 January 5, 2016
- 12:40
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Hydro One IPO dominated market in 2015
Thirteen IPOs on the TSX accounted for the vast majority of the funds raised last year, according to PwC survey
- By: Tessie Sanci
- January 4, 2016 January 4, 2016
- 12:40
Banks may meed more capital: Fitch
Basel Committee’s proposals concerning step-in risk are most likely to have an impact on banks with large asset and wealth management and investment fund activities
- By: James Langton
- December 24, 2015 December 24, 2015
- 08:30
Ottawa posts $941M deficit for October compared with $3.21B deficit a year ago
Revenues increase 11.1%
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2015 December 22, 2015
- 12:15
Financial markets holiday season hours
Canada, U.S. markets close early on Dec. 24
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2015 December 22, 2015
- 10:20
Marketwatch: Canadian dollar plunges below 72 cents US
TSX, Dow post triple-digit losses
- By: Alexandra Posadzki
- December 17, 2015 December 17, 2015
- 17:00
Four to watch: Canada’s technology companies on the rise next year
These companies have the potential to grab plenty of attention both investors and consumers
- By: David Friend
- December 16, 2015 December 16, 2015
- 15:50
Household debt highest among younger people: BoC
The most-indebted borrowers tend to be under 45 years old
- By: Andy Blatchford
- December 15, 2015 December 15, 2015
- 17:40
TSX racks up triple-digit gain
Markets close higher on Fed expectations, rebound in oil
- By: Peter Henderson
- December 15, 2015 December 15, 2015
- 17:00
U.S. GDP outlook strengthens: SIFMA
Monetary policy is considered the most important factor impacting U.S. economic growth
- By: James Langton
- December 15, 2015 December 15, 2015
- 15:00
Increased minimum down payment a credit positive for banks, CMHC: Moody’s
Federal measures announced last week will help to counteract two of the Canadian banking system’s key vulnerabilities: high household debt to income and elevated housing…
- By: James Langton
- December 14, 2015 December 14, 2015
- 15:40
Paris Agreement has credit implications for many sectors: Moody’s
However, uncertainty in the deal makes a detailed assessment of the credit impact difficult
- By: James Langton
- December 14, 2015 December 14, 2015
- 15:20
North America sovereign outlook stable: Fitch
Growth, government debt ratios steady
- By: James Langton
- December 14, 2015 December 14, 2015
- 13:30
Hedge fund assets up 34% since 2012: IOSCO
Global survey says use of leverage modest in most countries
- By: James Langton
- December 11, 2015 December 11, 2015
- 15:10
Feds and regulators take step to limit housing market risks
The co-ordinated measures aim to dampen some of the froth that has built up in Canada’s housing market in recent years
- By: James Langton
- December 11, 2015 December 11, 2015
- 10:50
Ontario man jailed over boiler room scheme
Court orders Edward Ozga to pay more than $200,000
- By: James Langton
- December 10, 2015 December 10, 2015
- 14:10
Liberals’ pledge to change income tax rates passes through House
Starting Jan. 1, the rate on all income earned beyond $200,000 will rise to 33%, from 29%
- By: Andy Blatchford
- December 9, 2015 December 9, 2015
- 18:30
U.S. dollar and oil prices to have big impact on global economy in 2016
BlackRock Institute outlook sees mixed results in the U.S. and a boost to Japanese and European stocks in the year ahead
- By: Tessie Sanci
- December 9, 2015 December 9, 2015
- 17:20
Stable outlook for global banking sector: Fitch
12 big banks expected to adapt their business models regularly in response to regulatory changes and structural economic shifts
- By: James Langton
- December 9, 2015 December 9, 2015
- 15:50
CPPIB invests in Chinese bank
Postal Savings Bank of China is the sixth largest bank by total assets in China
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 9, 2015 December 9, 2015
- 07:35
Aequitas takes TMX to Competition Bureau on market data pricing
Aequitas is proposing an alternative to TMX’s system but claims that it’s prevented from launching this solution
- By: James Langton
- December 8, 2015 December 8, 2015
- 14:45
Canada’s banks to face increased challenges in 2016: Moody’s
Reduced government support and declining asset quality drive negative credit outlook
- By: James Langton
- December 8, 2015 December 8, 2015
- 11:10
Liberals to proceed with income tax pledge
Tax cut for middle earners, higher rate for richest; TFSA increase cancelled
- By: Andy Blatchford
- December 7, 2015 December 7, 2015
- 19:10
Canada one of five countries most exposed to Chinese slowdown: report
China accounts for 5% of Canada’s total exports
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 7, 2015 December 7, 2015
- 14:35
Emerging markets weakness unlikely to ignite global recession: Fitch
China looks most likely to muddle through rather than land hard
- By: James Langton
- December 7, 2015 December 7, 2015
- 10:50