Buyers send North American stock markets higher
TSX, Dow post triple-digit gains
- By: David Friend
- May 1, 2015 May 1, 2015
- 16:10
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Risks from Greece euro exit should not be underestimated: Moody’s
Exit could trigger a confidence shock, disrupting government debt markets
- By: James Langton
- May 1, 2015 May 1, 2015
- 12:55
Chi-X introduces new MOC order type
Dealers “strongly supportive”
- By: James Langton
- May 1, 2015 May 1, 2015
- 08:45
North American markets solidly lower
Loonie down against U.S. dollar
- By: Alexandra Posadzki
- April 30, 2015 April 30, 2015
- 16:20
Scotia Economics cuts U.S. and Canadian growth forecasts for 2015
But report states both economies will pick up steam throughout the year
- By: James Langton
- April 30, 2015 April 30, 2015
- 15:30
Don’t worry just yet about Canadian market overvaluation: Desjardins Group
Report states problematic energy sector having outsized impact on price-earnings ratio
- By: James Langton
- April 30, 2015 April 30, 2015
- 14:20
Small business optimism falters
Only 29% of small business owners expect the economy to improve this year
- By: Tessie Sanci
- April 29, 2015 April 29, 2015
- 15:00
BoC not trying to ‘frighten’ with rate cut
Poloz faces questions from Commons finance committee
- By: Andy Blatchford
- April 28, 2015 April 28, 2015
- 15:45
Auditor slams feds for not properly tracking impact of tax credits on treasury
Finance Dept. reports do not include future cost projections on a wide suite of tax benefits
- By: Bruce Cheadle
- April 28, 2015 April 28, 2015
- 15:30
CRM2: Continuing use of performance summaries debated
Panel discusses dealers’ role in helping advisors face any negative consequences that may arise when compensation reports become mandatory
- By: Tessie Sanci
- April 28, 2015 April 28, 2015
- 07:00
U.S. bank earnings still pressured by rates: Ftich
First quarter earnings were mixed for the large U.S. banks
- By: James Langton
- April 27, 2015 April 27, 2015
- 16:25
Fitch downgrades Japan ratings
Increased uncertainty over country’s political commitment to fiscal consolidation
- By: James Langton
- April 27, 2015 April 27, 2015
- 10:00
Moody’s continues to see risks in Ontario’s budget
Economic forecasts have tended to overestimate growth
- By: James Langton
- April 24, 2015 April 24, 2015
- 11:10
Ontario budget: No new taxes or major spending cuts
Ontario’s economy is expected to grow by 2.7% this year
- By: Allison Jones, The Canadian Press
- April 23, 2015 April 23, 2015
- 16:00
Energy, mining stocks push TSX higher
Nasdaq closes at record high
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 23, 2015 April 23, 2015
- 15:30
First-time home buyers increasingly seek parents’ help: BMO
40% of the first-time buyers say they couldn’t afford a home without financial help from family
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 23, 2015 April 23, 2015
- 06:50
Industry groups pleased with budget measures
Proposed changes to RRIFs, TFSAs find favour
- By: Tessie Sanci
- April 22, 2015 November 9, 2019
- 11:00
Life insurers maintain balance sheet strength: Fitch
Firms face an uphill battle to improve metrics due historically low interest rates and uncertain market returns
- By: James Langton
- April 22, 2015 April 22, 2015
- 03:00
Time extended for compassionate care leave
Current period of six weeks extended to six months
- By: Megan Harman
- April 21, 2015 November 9, 2019
- 17:10
More assistance for the disabled
Two initiatives extend an RDSP deadline and offer credits for home accessibility improvements
- By: Tessie Sanci
- April 21, 2015 November 9, 2019
- 17:00
Ottawa to lower taxes for small businesses
Among other measures, the federal government is proposing a reduction to the small business tax rate to 9% by 2019 from 11% today
- By: Tessie Sanci
- April 21, 2015 November 9, 2019
- 16:50
Plans announced for new regime to prevent major bank failures
The ‘too big to fail’ measures will follow international principals
- By: James Langton
- April 21, 2015 November 9, 2019
- 16:45
Ottawa makes significant changes to RRIFs
New minimum withdrawal rules for RRIFS will allow retired Canadians to preserve up to 50% more capital to age 90
- By: Megan Harman
- April 21, 2015 November 9, 2019
- 16:40
More consumer protection in the Bank Act
New national strategy for financial literacy to be unveiled in coming months
- By: James Langton
- April 21, 2015 November 9, 2019
- 16:35
Budget pushes for better corporate governance, CCMR participation
Measures pioneered by provinces to improve cooperation backed by Ottawa
- By: James Langton
- April 21, 2015 November 9, 2019
- 16:30