As risk aversion continues to haunt equity markets, corporate credit risk looks reasonably good. Despite deleveraging and a prolonged economic decline that threatens to take down some companies investing in corporate bonds might be a worthwhile alternative to equities.
Overseas investors can breathe a sigh of relief now that India’s deferred its controversial tax proposal for one year.
Canada’s insurance industry isn’t shrinking from the proposal for a closer regulatory oversight. But key stakeholders say lots remains to be done to fulfil the regulators’ mandate.
Canada’s insurance regulators are considering closer oversight of the relationship between carriers and managing general agencies (MGA). While the industry has taken steps to govern itself, it may not be enough to stave off closer regulatory supervision.
The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) is leading the pushback efforts against the federal government’s decision to raise the OAS eligibility age from 65 years to 67 years.
The returns from buying racehorses come primarily from the thrill of winning. It’s an investment driven by passion; with profit an occasional by-product.
While Canadians are feeling a bit better about their overall financial health, they are still plagued by the thought of insufficient income in retirement, according to the recent Russell Financial Health Index.
It is not a social media story. And yet you know the medium has come of age when your Facebook and Twitter accounts and photos are considered digital assets that must be part of your estate planning.
Despite their greater role in household financial decisions, the male-dominated financial services sector has been struggling to deliver what women want.
Borrowing from Shakespeare to analyze debt is a rare skill, but one that is within the grasp of Jeffery Gundlach, chief executive officer and chief investment officer, Doubleline Funds.