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U.S. Inflation Reduction Act unlikely to cut inflation: Moody’s
New U.S. bill will affect many sectors due to climate, health and tax policy changes, a report says
- By: James Langton
- August 10, 2022 August 10, 2022
- 14:41
U.S. inflation slows from a 40-year peak but remains high
Wednesday's report increased hope that the modest slowdown might enable the Fed to slow the pace of its rate increases
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- August 10, 2022 August 10, 2022
- 12:16
SEC, CFTC to step up hedge fund reporting
Regulators propose expanding post-crisis reporting requirements
- By: Staff
- August 10, 2022 August 10, 2022
- 11:56
Aggrieved investor must pay back loan, court finds
Ontario court orders summary judgment in favour of bank
- By: James Langton
- August 10, 2022 August 10, 2022
- 09:52
Allowing financials to go electric
The feds are consulting on virtual meetings and "access equals delivery" in the financial sector
- August 9, 2022 August 9, 2022
- 16:05
Feds consider diversity rules for financial firms
Following CBCA changes and CSA discussions, the government is consulting on requirements for federal-sector firms
- By: James Langton
- August 9, 2022 August 9, 2022
- 15:53
Industry News
Ned Goodman dies at 85
Goodman was the founder and CEO of Dundee Corp. and DundeeWealth
- By: Staff
- August 9, 2022 August 9, 2022
- 15:11
Companies shift tactics on keeping boards fresh
Use of mandatory retirement policies down at S&P 500, Russell 3000 companies, Conference Board reports
- By: James Langton
- August 8, 2022 August 8, 2022
- 14:45
Returning lost money likely to attract fraudsters
Scammers will try to exploit New Brunswick's new unclaimed property regime, regulator warns
- By: Staff
- August 8, 2022 August 8, 2022
- 14:31
TD’s latest U.S. acquisition adds risk: Moody’s
Deal for Cowen increases exposure to capital markets and adds to integration risk, the rating agency said
- By: James Langton
- August 8, 2022 August 8, 2022
- 13:34
Canaccord reports first quarter net loss
The "abrupt deceleration" in world markets impacted the firm's financial performance, CEO said
- By: Staff
- August 5, 2022 August 5, 2022
- 16:59
How about some good news on inflation?
Broad commodity price decline points to easing inflationary pressure, reports say
- By: James Langton
- August 5, 2022 August 5, 2022
- 15:11
Credit risks rising, regulators warn
BIS has heightened concern about real estate, leveraged loan markets
- By: James Langton
- August 5, 2022 August 5, 2022
- 14:30
As financial conditions tighten, insolvencies rise
After plunging during the pandemic, signs of financial distress are resurfacing
- By: James Langton
- August 5, 2022 August 5, 2022
- 14:17
‘What recession?’ U.S. employers add 528,000 jobs in July
Economists believe jobs market kept economy from slipping into downturn
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- August 5, 2022 August 5, 2022
- 11:42
IGM Financial reports Q2 net fund redemptions, 12.7% earnings drop
Assets under advisement and management dropped nearly 10% from the previous quarter
- By: Staff
- August 5, 2022 August 5, 2022
- 14:12
Canadians can’t walk the personal finance talk
Self-reported financial skills aren't backed by evidence, a CPA Canada survey finds
- By: Michelle Schriver
- August 5, 2022 August 5, 2022
- 13:07
Executive moves this week
From a new role to a retirement, several industry veterans are making changes
- By: Katie Keir
- August 5, 2022 August 5, 2022
- 12:59
Canadian ETF inflows return in July
Outflows from equities continued, but not at June's pace
- By: Staff
- August 4, 2022 August 4, 2022
- 13:15
Industry preps for the end of CDOR
Legal, operational issues may arise with loans as key benchmark is eliminated
- By: James Langton
- August 3, 2022 August 3, 2022
- 15:49
What’s new from fund manufacturers
A new Sprott ESG gold ETF is trading on NYSE Arca
- By: Greg Meckbach
- August 3, 2022 August 3, 2022
- 15:43