Timber? Why investors looking to get in on the lumber boom may be late to the party
Some analysts believe the big gains in wood stocks have already been made A surge in demand for wood brought on by the pandemic housing boom has sent lumber prices…
Posthaste: Look beyond the lockdowns — the Canadian economy is poised for a fulsome recovery
Dare we dream? Summer fun and fall holidays may be round the corner Good morning! A number of provinces may be in the midst of stringent lockdowns at the moment,…
Terence Corcoran: Who’s killing the IPO market?
Regulations and now ESG risk more declines in Canada’s public stock markets Since the beginning of April, the value of companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange index has been floating…
CSA and IIROC issue reminder of the implementation date for mandatory transparency requirements related to debt securities
TORONTO - The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) remind banks of mandatory transparency requirements that take effect on May 31, 2021, requiring them…
Who knew? Toronto the Boring is now North America’s top financial centre, next to New York
Canada's biggest city is adding bankers, portfolio managers and other finance types faster than any other in North America A decade ago, some in Canada thought that Toronto might turn…
The World Economy Is Suddenly Running Low on Everything
‘It is anything but efficient or normal.’ Surging corporate demand is upending global supply chains. Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks trade and supply chains disrupted by the…
Bitcoin falls further as China cracks down on crypto-currencies
The price of Bitcoin fell below $34,000 (£24,030) for the first time in three months on Wednesday, after China imposed fresh curbs on crypto-currencies. Beijing banned banks and payment firms…
Canada has a once-in-generation opportunity to be a global battery leader if we act now: industry stakeholders
OTTAWA — As Canada’s largest trading partners transform their economies to be cleaner and more competitive, one aspect of that shift is clear: batteries will be the engines of the…
IIROC seeks design advice for new investor group
The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) is seeking input on the design of its new investor advisory panel. Earlier this year, the self-regulatory organization announced that it intends…
FP Answers: Are markets headed in the same direction as the Great Crash of 1929?
FP Answers puts your investing questions to the experts. This week our expert is John De Goey, a portfolio manager with Wellington-Altus Private Wealth. Whatever your investment question, ask us,…