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Margin growth supports Wall Street bank earnings

A strong quarter for trading helps offset plunge in investment banking, Moody's says

Challenges faced by small biz require support

More financing and advice is needed, a Scotiabank report suggests

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  • October 20, 2022 October 20, 2022
  • 14:45

Venture capital investing drops sharply in 2022

Difficult period expected to extend into 2023

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  • October 20, 2022 October 20, 2022
  • 13:25
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Inflation and rising rates erode bank customer satisfaction: study

Scores were lowest for resolving complaints

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When to talk about permanent insurance during estate planning

Going beyond investments with clients remains a good way to add value, particularly in down markets

Bitcoin

OSC survey reveals Canadians’ limited knowledge of cryptocurrency

Almost one in three said they plan to buy cryptoassets in the next 12 months

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Canada’s hotter-than-expected inflation reading sets stage for another rate hike

Economists calling for a 75-basis-point hike next week

a man on a precipice

Navigating new economic realities requires active approach

Tying asset allocation to the economic environment can help advisors to manage risk

Global credit risks rise as economic outlook dims

Fitch says accumulating growth challenges threaten credit quality

Foreign investors stock up on Canadian bonds

StatsCan reports surge in foreign buying for August, as Canadian investors trim offshore portfolios

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Debt overhang weighs on global economy: Moody’s

Canada among economies most at risk from housing market weakness

Canadian 100 Dollar banknotes being printed

Most consumers, businesses expect recession but views on inflation diverge: BoC

Businesses expect to raise prices more slowly and for wage increases to soften

Wall Street banks set to reveal Q3 weakness

Banks' investment banking fees likely dropped, trading held up: Moody's

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Board diversity is improving, but still has a long way to go

More women are being appointed to board roles, but representation of visible minorities remains limited

Canadian investors turned to Bitcoin during pandemic

Bank of Canada paper finds ownership more than doubled in 2021

Recession could arrive as early as Q1, economists say

Consumers and sectors are expected to be disproportionately affected

cryptoassets regulation

Stronger crypto oversight good for industry, investors: Moody’s

Traditional firms and upstarts to benefit from U.S. recommendations

A global network of investment points

IMF dims outlook for 2023 global economy amid Ukraine war

``The worst is yet to come,'' chief economist says

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Global capital markets sneeze, Canada catches cold

Equity market activity and corporate debt issuance tumble in first nine months of 2022

Global growth slowing, job markets stable: OECD

Leading indicators signal slowdown, but jobless rate unchanged

Move away from DB plans puts pressure on global pensions

Canada's pension score improved slightly from last year but its ranking dropped to 13th, a report says

Hands adjusting risk

Looming liquidity crunch to drive defaults: Moody’s

Sharp drop in leveraged finance activity to reduce firms' cash cushions

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Retail investors to drive private asset growth: report

Venture capital, infrastructure and private debt are expected to see the most growth

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Companies, auditors should go further on climate risk disclosure: report

Investors must know how climate-related policy changes could affect assets

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Low-carbon transition to send metals demand soaring

Fitch sees six-fold jump in demand as green shift takes hold