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Stephen Poloz to replace Mark Carney

The Bank of Canada has appointed Stephen S. Poloz as Governor for a seven-year term.

May 2, 2013

4 min read

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Will Ontario’s budget trigger an election?

The NDP are making up their minds about triggering an election over today's provincial budget.

By Staff |May 2, 2013

1 min read

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Carney reveals 5 monetary policy lessons

While countries continue to cope with the aftermath of the financial crisis, the scope and fury of events have left policymakers with important lessons about the functioning of monetary policy and its frameworks.

By Staff |May 2, 2013

3 min read

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Infrastructure stocks safe from inflation, interest

Utilities and telcos are more insulated than other equities.

May 2, 2013

2 min read

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U.S. to pay down debt

The U.S. Treasury is focused on paying down debt in Q2 2013 for the first time since the global recession, reports ft.com. The Treasury plans to repay a net amount of $53 billion through tax increases, a cyclical recovery in tax revenues and a squeeze on spending. Read more. Also read: U.S. economy up 2.5% […]

April 30, 2013

1 min read

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Bond issuers focus on clearing debts

High-yield companies are issuing bonds at record pace.

April 30, 2013

2 min read

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Compliance biggest concern for power and utilities companies

Responding to frequently changing regulations and managing the effect on business and stakeholders are now the biggest concerns for power and utilities executives around the world, according to an Ernst & Young survey.

By Staff |April 23, 2013

2 min read

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