Use common sense, Spiring tells investors
Government must be prepared to intervene to ensure that credit conditions, financial stability, and the effective working of the financial system are maintained
Recent moves by central banks in Canada, the United States and abroad to improve liquidity in financial markets have been crucial in boosting confidence, and there’s potential for more action yet to come, Conference Board of Canada’s chief economist Glen Hodgson said Wednesday.In particular, although the US$700-billion bailout package in the United States has been […]
There are signs that stability is returning, but investors need to be aware of risks
New capital infusion called an effective short-term tool for dealing with financial crisis
CSA focuses on rating agencies, exempt markets
Some economic reports draw parallels between Canada and the U.S. housing market; others are more upbeat
Emergency measures to shore up financial services institutions are underway in Britain and on the Continent
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced new executive compensation rules that will apply under its planned bailout measures.Treasury today announced a US$25 billon plan to recapitalize banks in the U.S. It says any financial institution participating will be subject to more stringent executive compensation rules for the period during which Treasury holds equity issued under […]
Bank of Canada acts to boost market liquidity; U.S. government to buy banking shares