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Aviva and L&G appoint new IGC chairs

Aviva appoints Mark Thompson as new IGC chair to oversee UK Life and Pensions governance effectively.
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Equity Shifts

Investors Central Banks Buy Gold Amid Iran Tensions Equity Shifts

Investors Central Banks Buy Gold Amid Iran Tensions

BY Gracia Septiani
October 20, 2026
Gold investment is rising as investors and central banks turn to the metal amid US-Iran tensions, seeking a hedge against uncertainty and finance risk.

Fund Rounds

Unions Petition Downing Street on Pension Administration Insourcing
Fund Rounds

Unions Petition Downing Street on Pension Administration Insourcing

BY Ziva Kurniawan • October 24, 2026

Business schools still lag on gender leadership despite progress

BY Yola Nurhayati • October 19, 2026
Women remain underrepresented in senior leadership at business schools despite progress in gender diversity metrics, revealing systemic barriers that still pers

Universal Studios and Puy du Fou Aim to Transform UK

Ziva Kurniawan • October 17, 2026
Universal Studios UK partners with Puy du Fou to transform UK entertainment through immersive historical experiences, bringing award-winning performances to the

Family Offices and Investors Target Middle Market Real Estate

Ziva Kurniawan • October 12, 2026
Family offices and investors are targeting middle market real estate as the global market shifts from stagnation toward renewed growth in 2026, according to Mor

Merger Briefs

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New rule simplifies funding for young companies
Merger Briefs

New rule simplifies funding for young companies

By Gracia Septiani
October 3, 2026
Gen Z Canadians hit hardest by payment fraud
Merger Briefs

Gen Z Canadians hit hardest by payment fraud

By Yola Nurhayati
Talking about death without fear
Merger Briefs

Talking about death without fear

By Ziva Kurniawan
Libya Needs Billions to Boost Oil Output
Merger Briefs

Libya Needs Billions to Boost Oil Output

By Ziva Kurniawan
Mideast Violence Escalates Amid Iran Conflict
Merger Briefs

Mideast Violence Escalates Amid Iran Conflict

By Yola Nurhayati
US Power Grid Faces Record Demand Strains
Merger Briefs

US Power Grid Faces Record Demand Strains

By Yola Nurhayati
Trump’s Jones Act move won’t cut gas prices
Merger Briefs

Trump’s Jones Act move won’t cut gas prices

By Gracia Septiani

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New rule simplifies funding for young companies

New rule simplifies funding for young companies

By Gracia Septiani October 3, 2026
New rule simplifies funding for young companies, allowing them to raise up to $100 million without a full prospectus, as part of the new OSC Rule 45-511.
Deloitte slashes Canada’s growth forecast amid trade tensions

Deloitte slashes Canada’s growth forecast amid trade tensions

By Ziva Kurniawan October 2, 2026
Deloitte Canada slashes its 2027 growth forecast to 1.6% amid trade tensions with the US, signaling persistent economic weakness in key sectors.
Robinhood to offer weekend US stock trading

Robinhood to offer weekend US stock trading

By Gracia Septiani October 1, 2026
Robinhood to offer weekend US stock trading, extending its round-the-clock weekday market.
Windsor residents brace for tariff fallout amid uncertainty

Windsor residents brace for tariff fallout amid uncertainty

By Gracia Septiani September 30, 2026
Windsor residents brace for tariff fallout amid uncertainty, as local investors prioritize savings despite economic challenges tied to Stellantis facilities.
Equity Awards Push S&P 500 CEO Median Pay to $17.5

Equity Awards Push S&P 500 CEO Median Pay to $17.5

By Gracia Septiani September 29, 2026
CEO median pay at S&P 500 companies reached $17.5 million in 2026, up 6% from last year and 63% since 2017, driven by increased equity awards.
SpaceX Entry Sparks Index Reshuffle Amid Rising Concentration

SpaceX Entry Sparks Index Reshuffle Amid Rising Concentration

By Ziva Kurniawan September 28, 2026
SpaceX entry sparks major index reshuffle as company enters top 10 US market index by market cap.
TELUS Digital investor suit proceeds as unified case

TELUS Digital investor suit proceeds as unified case

By Ziva Kurniawan September 26, 2026
TELUS Digital investor lawsuit proceeds as unified case, alleging misleading claims about AI services profitability.
Toronto and Vancouver no longer top housing bubble risks

Toronto and Vancouver no longer top housing bubble risks

By Gracia Septiani September 25, 2026
Toronto and Vancouver are no longer among the highest-risk cities for housing bubbles in 2026, per UBS’s Global Real Estate Bubble Index—now classified as moder
Gen Z Canadians hit hardest by payment fraud

Gen Z Canadians hit hardest by payment fraud

By Yola Nurhayati September 24, 2026
Gen Z Canadians face payment fraud at twice the national average, with nearly half targeted and 25% suffering financial losses in 2026.
Visa Study: Consumers Demand Cheaper, Faster Global Money Transfers

Visa Study: Consumers Demand Cheaper, Faster Global Money Transfers

By Gracia Septiani September 23, 2026
Visa's study reveals growing demand for cheaper, faster global money transfers, with fees and speed as top concerns for consumers.
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