Keyword: global economy

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Greece tries to reopen bailout talks before banks collapse

Greece and its membership in Europe's joint currency faced an uncertain future Monday, with the country under pressure to restart bailout talks with creditors as soon as possible after Greeks resoundingly rejected the notion of more austerity in exchange for aid.

Worries about Greece hit world markets

Losses intensified on the Toronto stock market near midday as worries grew over whether Greece could be headed for a debt default.

Greek pensioners swarm banks

Anxious Greek pensioners swarmed closed bank branches Monday in the hope of getting their pensions, while queues formed at ATMs as they gradually began dispensing cash again following the imposition of strict controls on capital.

Greece, creditors deadlocked

Greece and its international creditors remained at loggerheads Thursday over reform measures that Athens must introduce to unlock billions of euros in loans and prevent a likely bankruptcy of the country.

ECB increases amount of emergency loan to Greece

A banking official says the European Central Bank has increased the amount of emergency liquidity that Greek lenders can draw on, the second time it has done so in two days.

Money Managers’ Crisis of Confidence

Survey shows concerns over global economy and corporate profitability.

  • By: Staff
  • October 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 13:07
Investing in fixed income and equity in uncertain times

As 2012 comes to a close, what’s the outlook for fixed income and equities as 2013 approaches?

Funded status of DB plans declines globally

The funded status of DB pension plans in Canada, the U.S. and the Netherlands has fallen since December 2011, according to new data from Mercer.

  • By: Staff
  • October 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:41
Multinationals want more control over benefits

Multinational companies are looking to gain more control over employee benefits plans, mostly to counter rising costs and financial risks, but the majority has a ways to go before accomplishing that goal.

  • By: Staff
  • October 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:29
Eurozone plan sponsors need to manage risk

Employers in the troubled eurozone need to take preventative action to help protect the investments of their pension plan members, according to a new release from Mercer.

  • By: Staff
  • August 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 13:17