News

• Canadian biotechs resilient – but financing flat at $US733m for 2012

  Companies must boost their focus on efficiency and results if they hope to attract new investment.

• Only 24% of mining and metals companies focused on M&A in 2013 despite economic optimism

  Organic growth, optimizing capital structure, strategic divestments top boardroom agenda.

• 56% of Canadian executives believe economy is improving, up from 29% in October

  Economic and employment growth driving confidence.

• Power and utilities companies rank compliance and regulation as biggest concern

  Risk surrounding cost and accessibility of capital has eased.

• Ten last-minute tax tips to help you save time — and money

  Get more out of your personal tax return this filing season.