Economy

Why Canada’s IPO market was a 2017 success story

Canada’s initial public offering (IPO) market forged ahead in 2017, thanks to a strong fourth quarter and a resurgence in mining. In fact, IPOs in Canada raced across the finish line to post a $5.1-billion, five-year record for total proceeds raised from new equity issues, reveals the annual PwC survey. The recovery of the Canadian […]

By Staff |January 3, 2018

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Income gap between CEOs and average workers grows

The income gap between Canada's top executives and the average worker has reached a record high

By Staff |January 2, 2018

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Top tips from investment experts in 2017: part one

Top tips from portfolio managers, and tax and economic experts

By Staff |December 28, 2017

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BoC reduces minimum purchase amount of nominal bonds

The Bank of Canada is decreasing its minimum purchase amount of nominal bonds at auctions to 13% from the current 14% level, effective immediately. In managing its balance sheet, the Bank of Canada acquires Government of Canada securities to offset its liabilities, which consist mainly of bank notes in circulation and deposits. The bank acquires […]

By Staff |December 21, 2017

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