Industry

How to invest in the robotics revolution

Robots are expected to revolutionize physical labour, and more

By Simon Doyle |March 10, 2017

4 min read

Oil and gas sector set for more M&A activity

In early February, a study highlighted increased expectations for M&A activity in Canada in 2017. And now, a new study puts the spotlight on the oil and gas industry. Executives and bankers in that industry expect a robust year for M&A activity, finds a survey by Torys LLP. It says more than half (67%) of […]

By Staff |March 9, 2017

2 min read

CSA review highlights risks of social media disclosure

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has published CSA Staff Notice 51-348, which summarizes findings and disclosure expectations for reporting issuers that use social media. The review found that 72% of issuers actively use at least one social media website, but 77% have no specific governance policy to direct their disclosure practices on those sites. Social […]

By Staff |March 9, 2017

2 min read

Banks look to fintech, regtech to innovate

To address rapid changes in business and consumer behaviour, not to mention a decades-old payments system, banks are making innovation a top priority, reveals a report by PwC. They want to improve the client banking experience and provide web and mobile services that don’t require trips to bricks-and-mortar buildings. Read: Win the wealthy clients of […]

By Staff |March 9, 2017

1 min read