Banks in Europe and Japan are charging investors to park their money. Could the U.S. and Canada be next?
With government bond rates nearing zero - or less in Europe - demand for corporate debt has surged
Among the key considerations are the size of the account, the client's time horizon, transaction costs, management fees and taxes
An inverted curve foretells a recession. But the arrival, duration and depth of that recession are another matter
Equitable would be the first Canadian bank of its size to offer covered bonds
Bond will invest in green and social assets
Rating agency warns of "steady erosion" of change-of-control rights
With inflation low and deflation talk no longer whispered, government bonds are thriving
Upcoming Fed decision will carry considerable weight
Debt issued by Canadian entities increased by $41.2 billion