Economy, Law & Politics

The British Columbia Securities Commission has for the first time registered an investment fund manager that trades solely in cryptocurrency, it announced September 6. First Block Capital Inc.

The Bank of Canada announced September 6 it was raising the overnight lending rate another 25 basis points to 1%, saying recent economic growth has exceeded expectations.

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended August 30, 2017. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

Deferred claim payouts partly responsible for recent spike in claims costs

Highland West Capital’s business plan is firmly focused on the long term

Despite living in the most expensive city in Canada , Vancouverites have proven to be able to manage their consumer debts well – better than residents of any other major Canadian city, according to an Equifax report released September 5.

B.C. retailers posted another blowout month in June, with sales rising for a fourth consecutive month. Sales surged 1.9% to a record $7.15 billion in June, compared with a countrywide increase of 0.1%. Year-over-year growth accelerated to 12.

Finance minister urged to give more time for consultation on key economic matter

The Canadian economy grew 1.1% in 2017’s second quarter after a 0.9% jump in Q1, Statistics Canada announced August 31, adding up to a cumulative increase of 2% in the first half of the year.

ICBC has been given two more weeks to sharpen its pencils before submitting its application for premium hikes, which need to be in the 30% range over two years, according to a recent audit by EY.