News by subject: ECO

Since the establishment of ETF Connect scheme in July 2022, the connection of Mainland China and Hong Kong capital markets was further strengthened. As of October 25th this year, the number of ETFs offered through the scheme grew over 130 and the...

Today, the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), issued a new Solutions Brief, Health Care Policy After the Pandemic. It examines urgent health care policy issues that the pandemic exposed and...

S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) today released the latest results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices. Data released today for August 2023 show that 13 of the 20 major metro markets reported...

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® declined moderately in October to 102.6 (1985=100), down from an upwardly revised 104.3 in September. The Present Situation Index?based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market...

Corporate America has an opportunity to deepen its focus on rural America, especially through its philanthropic efforts. By doing so, companies can advance their social and environmental goals, generate tangible business returns, and help bridge the...

In an effort to minimize the devastating effects of climate change, encourage biodiversity, enhance wildlife habitat, and...

The third quarter posed significant challenges for Canadian DB pension plans within the RBC Investor Services All Plan Universe, amidst intricate market dynamics. These plans reported a loss of 4.0% in Q3, bringing down the year-to-date return to...

Today, VantageScore released its September 2023 CreditGauge, a monthly analysis highlighting the overall health of U.S. consumer credit. The average VantageScore credit score held steady in September for the third...

A new report by The Conference Board reveals early signs of a race among European employers to hire AI-ready talent as companies grapple with a slowing economy, a hot labor market, and declining productivity. The report, A Hot Labor Market in a...

Sphinx Investment Corp. ("Sphinx") today announced that it has extended the expiration date of its previously announced offer to purchase all of the issued and outstanding common shares, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Shares"), of Performance...

As the political noise leading up to national elections in 2024 begins its long crescendo, many American investors are nervously considering implications for their investment portfolios. Regardless of political affiliation, nearly half (45%) of...

Leadership of precast licensing innovator Recon Wall Systems today announces the unveiling of a parent entity, The Precast Forte Group. This new entity brings four sister companies together under one umbrella, affording clarity of purpose for each...

LendingClub Corporation , the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America's leading digital marketplace bank, today released key findings from the 27th edition of the Reality Check: Paycheck-To-Paycheck research series, conducted in partnership...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Canada will welcome European Union (EU) leaders to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, for the 19th Canada-EU Leaders' Summit, which will run from November 23 to 24, 2023. Prime Minister...

The International Finance Forum (IFF) held its 20th Anniversary and Annual Meeting 2023 in Nansha, Guangzhou on October 28. During a parallel session that afternoon, world leaders and academics from around the globe explored the impact of...

The International Finance Forum (IFF) held its 20th Anniversary and Annual Meeting 2023 in Nansha, Guangzhou on October 28. During a parallel session that afternoon, world leaders and academics from around the globe explored the impact of...

The private sector should play bigger role in Asia's economy to maintain its growth momentum, panelists urged during the IFF 2023 Annual Meeting discussion on Sunday. Experts also called for structural reform to tackle long-term growth challenges...

Global economy will slow to 3.1% in 2023 as monetary policy tightening, the war in Ukraine and lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to affect global growth, the IFF Global Finance and Development Report 2023 projects.  China's GDP is...

In a momentous decision with positive implications for the international financial community and Panamanian economy, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) today excluded Panama from its grey list. This announcement comes following an FATF plenary...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Supporting SME growth contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, Minister of Tourism and...

During the 4th Urban Economy Forum held back in 2022, it was evident the need to establish a global platform for cities to access financial opportunities to address old and new pressing challenges, while at the same time creating the necessary...

The 15th edition of the World Halal Business Conference Circuit (WHBC) 2023 kicks off in London, United Kingdom today. Hosted by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, Malaysia (MITI Malaysia), and organised by Halal Development Corporation...

Sustainable affordable housing solutions in local communities can contribute to both climate action and securing housing for low-income residents. Reducing energy consumption in these developments helps reduce emissions and they can also lower costs...

Aisha Yang and Musharaf Syed, Co-Founders and CEOs of Herbaland Naturals Inc. ? the largest gummy vitamin manufacturer in Canada ? are this year's EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Overall Award winners. Yang and Syed were recognized as the...

US homebuilding bounced back in September 2023, after dropping in August to the lowest levels since 2020 as mortgage rates climbed. Despite elevated mortgage rates averaging above 7%, single-family starts posted a gain in September, according to...

In returning to the negotiating table Friday, October 27 in Toronto, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) is hopeful the federal government mediation process will help bring a swift resolution to a strike that in five days has cost...

Noughty Haircare, the beloved haircare brand from the UK, is thrilled to announce its Canadian launch at Shoppers Drug Mart, London Drugs and Walmart. With the introduction of four new lines available in-store and online? Wave Hello, Get Set, Grow,...

At the Future Investment Initiative (FII), a global summit, in Riyadh today, leading international figures...

Financial professionals expressed a notable reduction in economic confidence in North America in Q2, with mixed results elsewhere, according to the latest Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS)  by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified...

Morningstar, Inc. , a leading provider of independent investment insights, today published its seventh annual landscape study on health savings accounts (HSAs) available to individuals. The study evaluated 10 of the top HSA providers on two different...

Mid-market technology spending is at its highest level since before the pandemic, according to Deloitte Private's "2023 Mid-market technology trends report." More than half (53%) of respondents said their organizations are spending above 5% of...

Cox Automotive forecasts annual vehicle sales pace in October to finish near 15.8 million, up 1.1 million from last October's 14.7 million pace and up slightly from September's 15.7 million level.October's sales volume is expected to rise 3.8% from...

The mergers & acquisitions (M&A) market retrenched to even more depressed levels in the third quarter of 2023, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence's newly released quarterly global Q3 2023 M&A and Equity Offerings Market Report. During the...

The 12-month small business confidence index, which has been on a downward trend in recent months, saw a further drop of 1.5 points down to 47.2 in October. This is the lowest reading for this indicator since the onset of the pandemic in April 2020...

Organon Canada, a subsidiary of Organon , a global healthcare company with a focus on women's health, today announced the availability of HADLIMA® (adalimumab),...

Stress over money is not only causing Gen X, Y and Z to lose sleep, it's also having a negative effect on their mental health and personal relationships, according to the RBC Canadian Financial Wellbeing Survey ? Fall 2023 Edition. Compared to 40%...

Over the past year, M&A dealmakers have confronted their most prolonged challenges since the 2008?2009 financial crisis. Rising interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and recession fears contributed to a sustained...

Transparency Market Research Inc. -  The conveyor oven market was valued at US$ 95.7 million in 2021. A 4.4% CAGR is expected from 2022 to 2031. The market is projected to reach US$ 159.6 million by 2031. Due to high competition in the market,...

Kong Inc., a leading developer of cloud API technologies, today announced its most recent study, the company's "2023 API Impact Report." The research, undertaken by Kong experts and an economist from Brown University, explores the expanding...

The Global Manufacturing Execution System Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.82%...

The Competition Bureau is inviting interested parties to provide feedback on its new Bulletin on Amendments to the Abuse of Dominance Provisions. The Bulletin was developed to provide preliminary guidance on the Bureau's approach to last year's...

Tomorrow evening, the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), will honor six US business leaders and their companies for exemplifying outstanding leadership in challenging times. The annual CED...

Employee expectations will be higher than ever in 2024, and employees want to have a voice when it comes to build a workplace experience that addresses their individual needs, according to the 2024 Employee Experience Trends Report from...

Despite some assembly plants shut down by the UAW strike for more than a month and continued auto consumers pressure points of rising interest rates and still-high new vehicle pricing levels, October US light vehicle sales are expected to be...

There is urgent need for responsible innovation to tackle unprecedented geopolitical, environmental, socioeconomic challenges. Addressing these requires bold ideas and new ways of working. To help countries build the right enabling ecosystems for...

Safe and inclusive public spaces are key to building vibrant communities. They bring together people of all ages and abilities and attract new visitors, supporting local businesses and boosting economic vitality....

The Montréal Diet Dispensary is rebranding itself to become Alima, Perinatal Social Nutrition Centre. This updated identity exemplifies its expertise and evokes the trust and reassurance that have been the core of its community activities for close...

At the QEMP Conferences and Networking event held today in collaboration with CDPQ, the global investment group announced its ambition to more than double the size of its assets entrusted to Québec external managers to as much as $8 billion by 2028....

CIBC ? CIBC Asset Management Inc. today announced the October 2023 cash distributions for CIBC ETFs and ETF Series of the CIBC Fixed Income Pools, which distribute monthly. Unitholders of record on October 31, 2023, will receive cash...

1832 Asset Management L.P., as manager of Dynamic Funds (the "Manager"), announces that it has received securityholder approval to merge certain funds in connection with the wind up of Dynamic Managed Portfolios Ltd. (DMP) mutual fund corporation, to...