News by subject: ECO

Equitable Bank (the "Bank" or "Equitable"), a wholly owned subsidiary of EQB Inc. (the "Company") today announced it is increasing its prime lending rate by 50 basis points to 5.95% from 5.45%, effective October 27, 2022....

Desjardins Group announces that effective October 27, 2022, the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec CAN prime rate will raise from 5.45% to 5.95%. SOURCE Desjardins Group

BMO Bank of Montreal today announced that it is increasing its CDN$ prime lending rate from 5.45 per cent to 5.95 per cent, effective October 27, 2022. About BMO Financial GroupServing customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified...

TD Canada Trust today announced that it has increased its TD Prime Rate by 50 basis points to 5.95% per cent, effective October 27, 2022. About TD Bank GroupThe Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group ("TD"...

Following a series of successful initiatives over the past five years, the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is launching its new exclusive Membership Program, giving global investors and change makers a chance to join its growing...

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Toronto companies that manage short term rentals across the city were either downsizing or completely closing up shop. Those that survived the last 2 years are now experiencing a vigorous (albeit likely...

Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the latest results of its Milliman Pension Buyout Index (MPBI). As the Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) market continues to grow, it has become increasingly important to...

Canada Post is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Tales of Triumph contest. This annual contest recognizes the unique stories and accomplishments of small businesses from coast to coast to coast. The five winning businesses will each receive a...

World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) concluded its first AGM in Africa from 19 to 21 October 2022. Hosted by Casablanca Finance City (CFC), the AGM was attended by almost 40 member & observer representatives. With COP 27 a few...

As small businesses continue to get back on their feet post-pandemic, eBay Canada is celebrating the community by announcing winners of the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. In its 18th year, the program has evolved to reflect what it means to...

Today, American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said the driver shortage has eased slightly, but remains near its all-time high. ...

Next10, Inc., dba Ultimate Holdings Corporation ("UHC"), is excited to announce that its Ultimate Logistics, LLC subsidiary is having a positive and productive 2022 that supports continued growth. In addition, UHC provides a business update for...

As the 20th CPC National Congress was concluded on October 22, 2022, China Everything released a short video providing insights into the new journey on which the CPC is going to embark.   China, the world's most populous country, has chosen its path...

Jianglai Consulting is a business consulting boutique based in Beijing. It delivers global investors contextual insights on China's economic development. Jianglai estimates that China's economic policy is likely to be continuous according to its...

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) today released its annual labour survey showing that labour and skills shortages are harming the Canadian economy. In the last year alone, these shortages have resulted in economic losses totalling nearly $13...

BioForward Wisconsin, the collective voice of Wisconsin's robust and comprehensive biohealth cluster representing more than 220 member organizations, shared results of the Wisconsin Biohealth: Industry Landscape and...

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 demonstrating extraordinary leadership in challenging times. The CED...

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® decreased in October after back-to-back monthly gains. The Index now stands at 102.5 (1985=100), down from 107.8 in September. The Present Situation Index?based on consumers' assessment of current...

Wonolo, an on-demand job marketplace that connects workers to hourly and flat-rate jobs posted by thousands of businesses across the United States, today released The State of Financial Health of Today's Workforce report, dialing into...

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 2022 show that home price gains decelerated across the United...

The VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, providing tools and resources to support pre-veterinary students, veterinary students, and veterinarians throughout their careers, is excited to announce multiple updates to their robust student debt...

The latest findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2022 Planning & Progress Study reveal that U.S. adults aged 18+ anticipate they will need $1.25 million to retire comfortably, a 20% rise since 2021. At the same time, Americans' average retirement...

The significant spike in Canada's key interest...

According to Forrester's  2023 European predictions, released today, European governments will struggle to support their citizens through a winter of soaring energy costs ? and some will shift that responsibility onto businesses. As a result,...

Manulife Investment Management today released its latest Global Intelligence report, highlighting new research from the firm's investment teams across public and private asset classes. Titled "Historic Headwinds," the report explores topics related...

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.  today announced that the SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for October 2022 measured 2.35%, down from 2.67% in September....

In the market turbulence of 2022 that has delivered crushing losses in both the stock and bond markets, target date investors are again an oasis of calm despite sharing the pain in their own portfolios.  On the T. Rowe Price 401(k) recordkeeping...

A recent report indicates that real estate remains in a strong position for the remainder of 2022 and heading into 2023 as more affluent consumers are turning to real estate to diversify their portfolios and as a long-term investment strategy. In...

BlockFi, a global crypto financial services company, today released its newest edition of the Real Talk survey, a research series focused on understanding changing consumer sentiment towards crypto, investing and other related topics. The latest Real...

Today, the experts at Zonda, the housing industry's foremost advisors, released the New Home Market Update report for September 2022. The housing market has entered a wait-and-see phase?consumers are trying to decide if it makes sense to buy today or...

LendingClub Corporation , the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America's leading digital marketplace bank, today released findings from the...

TradeUP Securities, Inc., a brokerage firm in Roseland, New Jersey, has expanded its TradeUP online trading platform to include fractional shares. The new fractional shares offering will allow traders to access popular stocks and diversify their...

Significant revenue surge: After record-breaking growth of over 16% in 2021 ? a level not seen since the pre-2008 financial crisis ? sustainable headwinds are bringing performance back in line with previous years.Shifting financial landscape for...

Contrary to the much-abused cliché, Morocco has demonstrated its strategic commitment to the...

Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the latest results of its Public Pension Funding Index (PPFI), which consists of the nation's 100 largest public defined benefit pension plans. September's poor investment...

The Nation's longest home price boom has ended after a run-up lasting 10½ years. Since prices peaked in June, we have had Month-on-Month declines of 0.5%, 0.4%, & 0.2% in September, August, & July respectively, according to data from the American...

The Mayor's Office of Bogota (Colombia) and the Mayor's Office of New...

Kessler Foundation released thought-provoking findings from a new national survey that details the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workplace experiences of people with disabilities. The 2022 Kessler Foundation National Employment and...

On 17 October 2022, Bruno Le Maire ? Minister of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty ? was interviewed by BFM Crypto on the topic of crypto-assets. Artmarket.com carefully notes the declaration by the top of the State of the...

A report from Beijing Review:  China first started pushing toward modernization when the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) began crumbling in...

Cathay Bank announced the release of the Cathay Bank | UCLA Anderson Forecast U.S.-China Economic Report 2022 Fall Update. The update reviews the changes and trends in international trade, global supply chains, U.S. economic outlook amid inflation...

Florida's housing market reported increased inventory (active listings) and higher median prices in September and 3Q 2022 compared to a year ago, despite impacts from Hurricane Ian, which struck southwest Florida on Sept. 28, according to Florida...

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. decreased by 0.4 percent in September 2022 to 115.9 (2016=100), after remaining unchanged in August. The LEI is down 2.8 percent over the six-month period between March and September...

Logistik Unicorp ? a world leader and trusted supplier of military-grade uniforms and equipment to Canada and its allies ? has signed a partnership agreement with the Government of Canada and the Department of National Defence to provide the Canadian...

Q3 Canadian VC disbursements reached $950 million, a decrease of 21% from Q2 2022 and a 71% decrease from Q1 2022. Canadian VC disbursements reached $5.86 billion for the first nine months of 2022, a decrease of 46% from the same period in 2021. US...

Canadian tech company, Side Door has launched a redesigned platform that better connects hosts with artists to create incredible in-person concert experiences, and they're entering the DRAGONS' DEN this fall. Tune in on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022,...

A free and independent press is essential to a healthy democracy. Canadians rely on local journalism to stay informed on what is happening in their communities and around the world. The last few years have not been easy for Canada's news...

Spending time outdoors and in nature benefits our mental and physical health and well-being. Expanding Canadians' access to nature is a priority for the Government of Canada. Today, while alongside the Trans Canada Trail and Lachine Canal National...

Despite the Canadian economy slowing, and a possible downturn into 2023, many of Canada's businesses have put the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic period behind them and have an opportunity to bring innovation to the fore to continue their success,...

GafaPay, a provider of a mobile wallet with over 300,000 users in Sub-Saharan Africa, announces a partnership with SaveChain, a global neobank for unbanked people, which allows opening a US bank account to anyone in the world. The partners will...