Debt

New ‘liquidity intelligence’ finds you bond liquidity

New big-data technology may help solve bond liquidity issues for trading on secondary platforms. Ian Russell, head of IIAC, the industry association for investment dealers, says “liquidity intelligence” is making its way onto trading platforms. He reported the development in an IIAC newsletter this week after attending the International Capital Market Association conference in early […]

By Staff |June 1, 2017

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Industry

Protect clients from risky syndicated mortgages

These lucrative, private debt agreements for real estate projects often promise attractive annual returns

By Katie Keir |May 16, 2017

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Industry

38% of insolvent millennials use payday loans

It’s no secret Canadians are cash-strapped, with previous research suggesting many aren’t contributing enough to RRSPs and TFSAs. But, for those who face the extreme of insolvency, daily expenses can be insurmountable, let alone contributing to savings plans. The average insolvent Ontarian uses most of his income to pay for necessities such as housing and […]

By Staff |March 27, 2017

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Planning and Advice

March break breaks the bank for some

If your client is like many Canadians, now might be a good time to check his cash-flow plan. Check monthly spending That’s because, with March break just around the corner, 79% of Canadian parents plan to spend money on children’s activities, but 61% haven’t set a budget, reveals a BDO poll. Parents are ready to […]

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |March 8, 2017

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Consumers to drive growth in 2017: RBC

Canada’s economy regained momentum in the second half of 2016 and is poised for sustained growth throughout 2017, reveals an RBC report. GDP growth of 1.3% is expected for 2016, 1.8% for 2017 and 2.1% for 2018. “The Canadian consumer drove growth again in 2016,” says Craig Wright, senior vice-president and chief economist at RBC, […]

By Staff |December 19, 2016

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Buyer’s remorse and identity theft make for less-than-happy holidays

Will your client’s cash-flow plan hold up during the holiday buying frenzy? An impressive two-thirds of Canadians (66%) say they prepare a budget for holiday shopping, reveals a survey by Equifax Canada. But planning that budget and sticking to it may be two different things — especially if clients are filling orders for Santa. Households […]

By Staff |November 24, 2016

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Air Canada completes bond offering

Air Canada has completed its private offering of $200 million of 4.75% corporate bonds due 2023 (the 2016 bonds) and the closing of its previously announced US$1.1 billion new credit facility. The latter comprises a US$800-million term loan maturing in 2023 and a new, undrawn US$300-million revolving credit facility expiring in 2021. Together with the […]

By Staff |October 6, 2016

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Debt

New ‘liquidity intelligence’ finds you bond liquidity

Protect clients from risky syndicated mortgages

38% of insolvent millennials use payday loans

March break breaks the bank for some

Consumers to drive growth in 2017: RBC

Buyer’s remorse and identity theft make for less-than-happy holidays

ASC adopts crowdfunding rule

Canadian economy more vulnerable than in 2007-2008

Quebec’s public sector debt growing rapidly: MEI

Air Canada completes bond offering