Manager launches several series extensions and U.S. dollar purchase options
Many countries poorly positioned for financial tightening as global interest rates begin to move higher
Growth-oriented fund offers investors increased global market access
Two of the mergers are expected to be completed by March 8
A flat yield curve — or, worse, an inverted one — will make business for banks, life insurance companies and utilities more difficult. Either curvature also is a sign of poor business conditions ahead
Despite challenges on the domestic front, managers of Canadian-focused equity funds are finding opportunities
The company will terminate one of the ETFs on which it’s raising the risk rating
Trade disputes and protectionism will dampen exports, but the USMCA removes uncertainties
IIROC will publish one- and three-month BA rates on its website beginning in January 2019
Downgrades of speculative-grade liquidity ratings slightly outnumbered upgrades in August