Warns direct taxation could result in negative ratings actions
S&P predicts 0.5% drop in GDP
Airlines, real estate, public finance expected to suffer
Policies designed to show firm’s analysis is free of potential conflicts of interest
Firms issue consultation paper
S&P says REIT returns outpaced S&P/TSX composite index in first half of 2005
Size of pensions and other benefit obligations responsible for pressure at some companies, credit ratings service says
US$3.7 billion deal will see Citiigroup sell off its asset management business
After a volatile April and May, markets retreat in June
Minimal effect on oil & gas operations