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Barbara Shecter

Canada

Senior Business Writer at National Post

Senior Business Writer at Financial Post

Veteran business correspondent at National Post/Financial Post. Coverage includes: finance, pensions, regulation, governance, ESG. [email protected]

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  • Onex recoups its investment in WestJet with sale of 25% stake to foreign airlines

    5 days ago | nipawinjournal.com | Barbara Shecter

    The next step could involve public markets, says CEO Onex Corp. has sold a 25 per cent stake in WestJet to a consortium of global airlines including Delta Air Lines and Korean Air for US$550-million, a transaction that allows the private equity firm to recoup the balance of its 2019 equity investment in the Calgary-based airline.

  • Onex recoups its investment in WestJet with sale of 25% stake to foreign airlines

    5 days ago | financialpost.com | Barbara Shecter

    Article contentOnex Corp. has sold a 25 per cent stake in WestJet to a consortium of global airlines including Delta Air Lines and Korean Air for US$550-million, a transaction that allows the private equity firm to recoup the balance of its 2019 equity investment in the Calgary-based airline. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.

  • What's in the U.S.-U.K. trade deal and what does it mean for Canada?

    6 days ago | financialpost.com | Barbara Shecter

    Advertisement 1Deal includes some relief on recent tariffs for the United Kingdom, including on steel and aluminumArticle contentThe United States and United Kingdom announced a trade deal Thursday, the first significant pact since U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed his so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs on April 2.

  • Brookfield to tap $120-billion war chest to take advantage of market turbulence

    1 week ago | nipawinjournal.com | Barbara Shecter

    Investments in real assets such as infrastructure, power and real estate to provide insulation against impact of tariffs Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. has nearly US$120 billion in untapped capital, which chief executive Bruce Flatt said should help the alternative asset manager navigate market dislocation and partner with governments and others seeking capital and operational expertise in these turbulent times.

  • Brookfield plots opportunistic investments amid market dislocation

    1 week ago | financialpost.com | Barbara Shecter

    Advertisement 1US$120-billion war chest to help Brookfield take advantage of market turbulence, while asset mix provides some tariff insulationArticle contentBrookfield Asset Management Ltd. has nearly US$120 billion in untapped capital, which chief executive Bruce Flatt said should help the alternative asset manager navigate market dislocation and partner with governments and others seeking capital and operational expertise in these turbulent times.

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Barbara Shecter
Barbara Shecter @BatPost
13 May 24

RT @financialpost: Financial Post delivers the business news you need to make the right decisions.

Barbara Shecter
Barbara Shecter @BatPost
13 May 24

RT @KatEschner: Interesting paragraph in this @BatPost feature on TD's messy money-laundering scandal and attendant succession problems. h…

Barbara Shecter
Barbara Shecter @BatPost
10 May 24

Toronto-Dominion Bank’s money-laundering crisis makes succession question messy and complicated. #TD #AML #SUCCESSION #DOJ https://t.co/1NkqsyWDPA via @