2015 a record year for Canadian covered bonds
Strong issuance activity is likely to continue through the end of the year, Fitch says
- By: James Langton
- September 1, 2015 September 1, 2015
- 13:30
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New TSX Alpha Exchange to launch Sept. 21
The migration of trading to the new Alpha will take place in one fell swoop
- By: James Langton
- August 31, 2015 August 31, 2015
- 15:45
Canada’s “technical recession” will be short lived, economists say
Lower loonie expected to boost Canada's export sector in the third quarter
- By: Abdul Latheef
- August 31, 2015 August 31, 2015
- 14:20
Scotiabank predicts sub US$50 a barrel oil for the next 12 months
Three factors behind the turbulence in crude prices
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 31, 2015 August 31, 2015
- 12:50
Canadian housing markets mostly stable: banks
Affordability declines in Toronto, Vancouver
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 31, 2015 August 31, 2015
- 11:30
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
GDP and jobs reports on deck
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 30, 2015 August 30, 2015
- 09:15
Ottawa posts lower surplus for June
Universal child care benefit boosts program spending
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 28, 2015 August 28, 2015
- 11:10
TSX solidly higher; New York markets soar after six days of heavy losses
Dow up almost 4%
- By: Brian McKenna
- August 26, 2015 August 26, 2015
- 16:35
BMO shares fixed-income spotlight with RBC
BMO’s market share gains have come mainly in rates products
- By: James Langton
- August 26, 2015 August 26, 2015
- 10:05
Pessimism on China’s short-term macroeconomic outlook overdone: Fitch
Over the medium term, the credit-rating agency continues to see the potential for a prolonged period of lower growth
- By: James Langton
- August 26, 2015 August 26, 2015
- 09:55
BoC deputy says house prices have increased debt
Measures to tighten mortgage-lending rules have helped manage the associated risks
- By: Craig Wong, The Canadian Press
- August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015
- 14:00
NDP plans to increase GIS
Although the policy would cost $400 million, it would help lift 200,000 seniors out of poverty, the NDP says
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015
- 11:25
TSX goes into tailspin as part of global market plunge
North American stock markets plunged, then rallied before sliding again by day’s end
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 24, 2015 August 24, 2015
- 16:00
U.S. economists still expect Fed to raise rates
The vast majority of respondents expect the increase to happen in December, not September or October
- By: Ken Sweet
- August 24, 2015 August 24, 2015
- 15:40
TSX stems losses after deep plunge in early trading
Market plunge reminiscent of 2010 flash crash, portfolio manager says
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 24, 2015 August 24, 2015
- 15:00
Change to tax policy could benefit 6.4 million Canadian families
A new paper suggests that making all tax credits refundable could be of significant benefit to low-income households
- By: James Langton
- August 24, 2015 August 24, 2015
- 11:45
Investment banking business needs comprehensive reform: EY report
There are changes firms can make now to put them on a solid path, including reforming compensation practices and investing in technology
- By: James Langton
- August 21, 2015 August 21, 2015
- 14:05
European banks turn the page on global financial crisis
Profits in the European banking sector are now at their highest level since 2007 while revenue is growing and loan losses are falling
- By: James Langton
- August 21, 2015 August 21, 2015
- 09:20
Corporate liquidity stress reaches highest level in five years
Specifically, lower energy prices and more energy firms with low ratings and weak liquidity are taking their toll
- By: James Langton
- August 21, 2015 August 21, 2015
- 09:10
Limit on covered bonds should be raised
C.D. Howe Institute report recommends shifting the basis for CDIC’s assessments from deposits to consolidated assets
- By: James Langton
- August 20, 2015 August 20, 2015
- 10:45
Report reviews 2015 tax changes across Canada
The impact of budget season depends very much on where Canadians live
- By: James Langton
- August 19, 2015 August 19, 2015
- 15:30
Housing activity will slow “modestly” in 2016 as interest rates rise: RBC
Demand for housing in B.C. and Ontario have offset declines in Alberta and Saskatchewan
- By: Alexandra Posadzki
- August 19, 2015 August 19, 2015
- 10:10
TSX, N.Y. markets fall as China volatility hits commodities
Canadian dollar edges higher
- By: Peter Henderson
- August 18, 2015 August 18, 2015
- 16:15