Market Update

• Household budgets squeezed as wage rises outpaced by inflation by Steve Randall

  But there could be better news ahead

• Real estate firms, lender among world’s most ethical companies by Steve Randall

  Annual rankings analyzes ethics, governance, and reputation of firms

• CBRE is forecasting a “once in a generation” moment for CRE by Steve Randall

  Commercial real estate should be good for investors

• Smaller banks, alternative lenders may be pressured by OSFI rules by Steve Randall

  Higher liquidity adequacy requirements could hit profitability

• Canadian women know what they’re doing with their finances by Steve Randall

  RBC poll of over 45s finds strong financial independence

• BC proposes new plans to help vulnerable borrowers by Steve Randall

  Province aims to curb excessive interest rates

• BC becomes first in Canada with housing ‘integrity’ register by Steve Randall

  Government acts to improve fairness and tackle tax evasion

• BC’s housing market is starting to turn a corner by Steve Randall

  Sales are forecast to gain over the next two years

• First National reports rise in originations in 2018 by Steve Randall

  Alternative lending product helped boost new business

• Colliers announces coworking space partnership by Steve Randall

  Partner came through firm’s proptech incubator