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Goldman’s philanthropy causing internal resentment

Goldman Sachs has given $1.6 billion to charity since 2008 through its foundation, reports the New York Times.

By Staff |November 1, 2013

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The future of green bonds is bright

Green bonds—used to fund environmental projects—are getting a lot of attention from investors and environmentalists, says TD Economics.

By Staff |November 1, 2013

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Fed may taper in December

U.S. Federal Reserve policy makers have decided to continue QE for now, but have signalled the bank could begin tapering as early as December, reports the Financial Times.

By Staff |October 30, 2013

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2014 will be better: Tal

There's good news on the horizon, says CIBC World Markets' deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal.

By Staff |October 30, 2013

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Canada’s homes too expensive

The Canadian housing market is less affordable than it has been in the last 25 years, finds Desjardins Group Economic Studies.

By Staff |October 29, 2013

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U.S. home prices increased 12.8% year-over-year in August, finds data from S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. On a monthly basis, home prices were up1.3% in August. Las Vegas led the cities with an increase of 2.9%–its highest since August 2004. Detroit and Los Angeles followed with gains of 2%. Read: New home sales in Toronto hit […]

By Staff |October 29, 2013

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Banks step forward for financial crisis settlement talks

In light of JPMorgan’s $13 billion tentative settlement deal, global banks are approaching the New York attorney general about negotiating settlements their own charges, reports the Financial Times.

By Staff |October 28, 2013

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F1 driver denies involvement in currency fraud

Formula One driver Pastor Maldonado denied any involvement in a currency exchange scandal that has implicated motorsports athletes from his native Venezuela.

By Staff |October 25, 2013

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Fed tapering encourages a dovish BoC

Federal Reserve tapering will hit Canada harder than the U.S., so the Bank of Canada may delay raising interest rates, say Scotiabank analysts Derek Holt and Dov Zigler.

By Staff |October 25, 2013

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Do clients know if their money is protected?

To help boost Canadians' awareness of deposit protection, Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) has teamed up with TV personality and financial author Gail Vaz-Oxlade to release a series of financial literacy videos.

By Staff |October 25, 2013

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