financing
Brookfield unit leads investment in Brazilian heavy equipment manager Ouro Verde
Total value of deal is US$170 million. Transaction expected to close by year end.
Bank of Canada widely expected to get back on its rate hiking path
Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz hasn’t touched the rate since he increased it in January, a move that followed increases last year in September and July.
Statistics Canada says the pace of economic growth slowed in first quarter
Economy grew at annualized pace of 1.3 per cent in Q1 2018, compared to 1.7 per cent in Q4 2017.
Feds bolster BDC’s ability to provide more capital to clean tech companies
Funding will allow the bank to take on more risk so high-potential clean tech firms can expand and hire additional staff.
BDC Capital commits $250M in growth equity for smaller firms
Directed at businesses across Canada that have at least $5 million to $10 million in revenue.
BDC announces $280M in financing to support Atlantic SMEs
Canadian companies having trouble obtaining financing for investment projects.
EDC launches new online credit insurance
Trade Protect allows small companies to insure their foreign sales in minutes.
Crowdfunding turns Canadian firms into booming international businesses
The platform is becoming an increasingly real growth strategy.
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EDC finances $176M of MDA Spanish satellite sale
Export financing agency is looking to grow satellite business.
Pacific Rubiales gets $70M for SA supply chain development
EDC financing will develop Canadian connections in South America.
EDC leads $775M financing for Vale’s global expansion
Deal with Brazilian mining giant also involves RBC, CIBC, Scotiabank.
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Canada’s mid-sized firms in decline: BDC
Manufacturing sector worst hit, losing half its firms between 2006 and 2010.
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Exports to grow 5% this year and 6% more in 2013: EDC
A 97-cent loonie in 2013 offers exporters a bit of a reprieve.
