Post-Pandemic, Governments May Rethink Everything

One expected consequence of the Covid-19 crisis from a human and economic cost perspective, is that people will almost certainly expect and insist on greater resilience in the event of another crisis Source: GARP | Global Association of Risk Professionals The human and economic costs of the Covid-19 crisis are already enormous, and the final…

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COVID-19 silver lining: experts predict innovation

Despite the human costs of the COVID 19 pandemic, more innovative use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare is one example on how this can be applied to enhance the financial industry. Source: CTV News MONTREAL — Despite years of discussions between politicians and doctors, the Quebec government couldn’t find a way to…

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Provinces brush off market jitters as companies pass on bond issuance

 Provinces and government issuers continue to issue bonds even while companies have stayed away from the primary market. Source: Financial Post Canadian provinces and government-related issuers took a serene approach to the recent turmoil in global markets, carrying on with bond issuance even as companies have stayed away from the primary market. Canada Housing Trust opened…

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