Industry News

Higher costs, competition cut into investment banks’ returns

Major investment banks' return on equity has fallen from close to 20% in 2006 to less than 8% in 2014, finds EY.

By Staff |August 21, 2015

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Trudeau would extend compassionate care benefit

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is promising to lower the government's eligibility requirements for Canadians needing help to care for a sick loved one.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |August 21, 2015

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Is your co-worker trying to sabotage your career?

Do you suspect someone at work is trying to sink your career? You’re not alone.

August 20, 2015

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Expand limit on covered bonds: C.D. Howe

Although few outside of financial circles have heard of covered bonds, they have emerged as an important and efficient funding channel for Canadian mortgage lending, according to a report from the C.D. Howe Institute.

By Staff |August 20, 2015

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