Risk

Market Insights

How institutional investors are managing risk and volatility

Investors are considering ESG factors

By Staff |February 22, 2018

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Economic Indicators

Eurozone growth revised upward, while Brexit risk looms

The European Commission says the recovery across the 19-country eurozone is set to remain fairly buoyant this year. In its latest forecast, the European Union’s executive arm said it expects 2018 growth to be 2.3%, just shy of the 2.4% rate it is predicting for 2017—preliminary figures last week from the EU’s statistics agency showed […]

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |February 7, 2018

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Industry

Is it time to temper outsized risk appetites?

Evidence suggests both you and your clients might be too bullish

By Staff |February 2, 2018

2 min read

Industry

MFDA to advisors: We’re watching your recommendations

SRO reveals 2018 compliance priorities

By Staff |January 17, 2018

2 min read

Expect dovish rate hike, say economists

The Bank of Canada is expected to raise its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday. “Markets and all economists at all dealers anticipate a hike this time around,” says Derek Holt, vice-president and head of capital markets economics at Scotiabank, in a weekly economics report. Read: Rising rates shake client confidence But […]

By Staff |January 15, 2018

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Cryptocurrency futures are risky, says CSA

Today in a release, CSA reminds dealers and investors of the inherent risks associated with products linked to cryptocurrencies—including futures contracts. Read: Bubble speculation as bitcoin’s rise continues “While these contracts may be traded on regulated exchanges and may be cleared by regulated central counterparties, the fact remains that their high level of risk will […]

By Staff |December 18, 2017

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Are oil prices on the rise?

Last week, the WTI benchmark rose $2 to more than US$57 per barrel — its highest level since mid-2015. Read: Markets hitting highs? Don’t panic While OPEC and other contributing non-OPEC members plan to extend oil production cuts through 2018, last week’s price increase was attributable to a crackdown on corruption in Saudi Arabia, as […]

By Staff |November 13, 2017

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Risk

How institutional investors are managing risk and volatility

Eurozone growth revised upward, while Brexit risk looms

Is it time to temper outsized risk appetites?

MFDA to advisors: We’re watching your recommendations

Expect dovish rate hike, say economists

10 legal risks for businesses in 2018: BLG

Equity returns, rate hikes and risks: experts weigh in

Cryptocurrency futures are risky, says CSA

Why understanding gambling can help investors

Are oil prices on the rise?