BC Finance

BCBusiness examines the world of BC finance to determine the financial health of our economy. From mergers and acquisitions on Howe Street to the now-flying, now-floundering finances of BC's small businesses, BCBusiness writers are tuned to BC's finance and economy news, with a views to uncovering trends in the broader business world.

Competition Bureau Targets Visa, MasterCard

Visa and MasterCard charged with setting exorbitant merchant fees.

B.C. Minimum Wage Jumps to $10.25

B.C.'s minimum wage rises to $10.25.

Canada Post Deep in the Red

Canada Post reports loss for the first time in 17 years.

Big Banks Received Billions in Bailout Funds

Canadians paid up to $114 billion to bail out banks.

Apple Earnings Silence Naysayers

Apple's exceptional earnings boost world markets.

TD Could Face Sanctions in U.S.

TD accused of bad behaviour following Ponzi scheme case.

RBC Accused of Illegal Futures Trades

RBC is accused in a wash sales scheme.

1.5 Million Credit, Debit Card Numbers Compromised

Cyber attacks burst the credit card security bubble.

SNC-Lavalin CEO Leaves Amidst Probe

SNC-Lavalin scandal topples top exec.

A Slice of Apple’s $100-Billion Pie

Apple spreads the wealth with quarterly dividends.

Iceland Goes Loonie

Iceland may ditch its currency and convert to the Canadian dollar.

Obama Proposes Corporate Tax Overhaul

Obama proposes a sensible overhaul to the U.S. corporate tax code.

Canadian Trade, Surplus Levels Soar in December

Canadian trade and surplus increases helped 2011 end on a high note.

Harper's Public Pension Ploy

Could Harper's threat to hike the public pension age be a ploy?

The Inevitable Rise in Retirement Age

A hike in the retirement age is not only likely – it's inevitable.

BMO Boosts Business Loans by $10 Billion

Bank of Montreal upps its business lending portfolio by nine per cent.

Canadian Inflation Rate Takes a Dive

Canadians are enjoying cheaper groceries and gas as inflation rate declines.

S&P Poised to Slash Euro Zone Ratings

Europe creeps toward a recession as S&P cuts credit ratings.

HST Repayment Plan Triggers Sticker Shock

B.C.'s balance on our HST mistakes is due.

Canadians Resolve to Top Up RRSPs in 2012

More than two-thirds of Canadians have made the same New Year’s resolution this year – they will contribute as much or more to their RRSPs.

Consumers Skittish Despite Strong Retail Sales

While Canadians are pulling out their credit cards for some holiday shopping this season, consumer confidence dropped almost 10 per cent.

Personal Deleveraging to Manage Your Debt

The "Cheap Guy" rides again.

Valuing Your Company's Intangible Assets

Businesses looking to expand are wise to consider the intangibles when forming creative financing solutions.

There's an Economic Storm Brewing

Time to form strategies for rough economic waters in B.C.

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