Banking in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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How to Keep Your Data Secure When You (and Hackers) Live on Social Media Jan 26th
Much like how you wouldn’t share your toothbrush with someone else, the same sentiment should be applied to sensitive information like online passwords, personal identification numbers (PIN), or credit card details. And as there are reportedly more than 2.5 billion active users worldwide on socia.... More »
Bank executives defend oversight of sales practices in testimony to MPs + MORE Jun 13th
Executives from Canada's big banks defended the way they do business Monday, saying they take steps to make sure that employees don't engage in questionable sales practices..... More »
How the fight to defeat ISIS sparked a new battle in Iraq Nov 6th
A picture taken on October 26, 2017 shows rockets being launched from Iraqi security forces’ against Kurdish Peshmerga positions in the area of Faysh Khabur, which is located on the Turkish and Syrian borders in the Iraqi Kurdish autonomous region. (AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP/Getty Images)
In the pre.... More »
Business Highlights + MORE Nov 15th
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For ECB and Fed, Trump complicates decisions on rate policy
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Donald Trump’s surprise election victory has helped solidify expectations for an interest rate increase next month by the U.S. Federal Reserve — but may have complicated a decision for the European Ce.... More »
Italy merges two banks in bid to prop up struggling sector Oct 17th
New lender Banco BPM will become country’s third-largest; PM aims to boost confidence ahead of December referendum on constitutional reform
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Earnings Preview for Canada’s Five Biggest Banks
– blogs.wsj.com
Canada’s five biggest banks are scheduled to report their fiscal third-quarter earnings this week, shedding new light on how lenders are faring amid a Canadian economy struggling due to lower prices for oil, Canada’s top export.
Key Canada Events: Week of Aug. 24-28
– blogs.wsj.com
On tap in Canadian business this week: quarterly financial results from the country’s five big banks, and more.
