Fund managers shift their attention to China: survey
Record low sentiment towards emerging markets and energy sector
- By: James Langton
- August 18, 2015 August 18, 2015
- 11:20
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Global economic growth will be muted over the next two years: Moody’s
The global outlook is at further risk from Chinese asset price deflation, a U.S. interest rate increase, and Greece's possible euro exit
- By: James Langton
- August 18, 2015 August 18, 2015
- 09:30
Global spec-grade corporate default rate edges higher in July: Moody’s
Oil and gas sector remains troubled
- By: James Langton
- August 17, 2015 August 17, 2015
- 14:25
Trudeau announces tax reform plan
Liberal leader proposes new tax bracket, child benefit
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 17, 2015 August 17, 2015
- 14:10
China’s adjustment to its exchange rate mechanism a good move: Moody’s
But the depreciation of the yuan as a result of the move will not significantly bolster export growth
- By: James Langton
- August 14, 2015 August 14, 2015
- 10:00
Toronto, Regina and Winnipeg at high risk of housing market correction: CMHC
A rapid increase in home prices this year and overvaluation are responsible for the high level of risk in Toronto
- By: Alexandra Posadzki
- August 13, 2015 August 13, 2015
- 12:45
TSX falls, U.S. markets flat after big drop in China’s currency
Canadian dollar advances
- By: Brian McKenna
- August 12, 2015 August 12, 2015
- 16:35
Decline in global bond market liquidity should be cause for concern
Liquidity risks and market fragilities are likely to be revealed as monetary conditions tighten or if market stresses were to emerge, report finds
- By: James Langton
- August 12, 2015 August 12, 2015
- 12:25
China devalues currency to boost economy
A weaker yuan won’t have much of an impact in dampening inflation in Canada
- By: James Langton
- August 11, 2015 August 11, 2015
- 11:45
Canadian equities resemble emerging market stocks in many ways
Canadian and emerging market economies have a substantial reliance on commodities
- By: James Langton
- August 11, 2015 August 11, 2015
- 10:00
Go beyond local to boost investment returns
Investors that limit themselves to the Canadian market may be missing out on incremental returns
- By: James Langton
- August 10, 2015 August 10, 2015
- 11:00
IOSCO report urges greater transparency in CDS markets
Improving post-trade transparency in CDS market “will increase the efficacy of the G20 commitments to reform OTC derivatives markets”
- By: James Langton
- August 7, 2015 August 7, 2015
- 15:05
Risks related to shadow banking vary by region
The risk in Canada is small, but if any exists it stems from the mortgage-back securities market
- By: James Langton
- August 6, 2015 August 6, 2015
- 16:05
Green bond issuance likely to reach new record in 2015
It’s expected that global green bond issuance will “far exceed” last year’s record of almost US$37 billion
- By: James Langton
- August 5, 2015 August 5, 2015
- 13:30
Canadian lifecos maintain quality of portfolios
Sun Life, Manulife and Great-West Lifeco have been able to boost yields by shifting assets to longer-duration assets from public equities
- By: James Langton
- August 5, 2015 August 5, 2015
- 11:20
Canadian DB pension plans suffer losses in Q2
The drop of 1.6% in the most recent quarter represents the largest decline since Q3 2011, when these plans dropped by 5.5%
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 4, 2015 August 4, 2015
- 16:05
Revenue from money market funds could more than double for U.S. asset managers
As interest rates on short-term securities started rising and yield on money market funds increased, it has allowed fund managers to reduce fee waivers
- By: James Langton
- August 4, 2015 August 4, 2015
- 10:25
Scotiabank cuts outlook for Canadian GDP growth
Most regions are being affected by the weakness in energy-related demand for manufactured goods and business services
- By: James Langton
- July 31, 2015 July 31, 2015
- 09:25
Financial markets holiday advisory
Canadian markets closed Monday
- By: IE Staff
- July 31, 2015 July 31, 2015
- 09:05
Canadian economy to see small growth in 2015
Any potential slip into a mild recession will be short-lived as the economy is expected to improve throughout the rest of the year, according to…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- July 30, 2015 July 30, 2015
- 16:50
U.S. banks’ capital markets revenues decline in Q2
Lower market volatility outweighed continued strong advisory and M&A activity
- By: James Langton
- July 30, 2015 July 30, 2015
- 16:30
Weak energy sector curbs Canadian M&A activity
Canadian companies are seeking to gain exposure to higher growth markets, such as the United States
- By: James Langton
- July 30, 2015 July 30, 2015
- 09:20
Slow recovery has implications for markets
Canadian stock market underperformance is likely to prove an enduring theme
- By: James Langton
- July 29, 2015 July 29, 2015
- 14:40
Global equity trading volumes rise 36% in first half of 2015
World exchanges saw a continued and significant climb in trading volumes
- By: James Langton
- July 29, 2015 July 29, 2015
- 12:50