U.S. government shutdown will weigh on an economy already under stress
Lack of economic data may prompt Fed to skip December rate cut
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- November 13, 2025 November 13, 2025
- 12:43
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Manulife plans to enter India insurance market as it charts strategic refresh
The company also released its Q3 earnings, launched a new platform called the Longevity Institute
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press, with files from IE Staff
- November 13, 2025 November 13, 2025
- 09:23
U.K. growth slows down to a crawl in Q3 ahead of crucial budget
Starmer has said that generating economic growth is his government's central mission
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- November 13, 2025 November 13, 2025
- 09:08
Two Fed officials oppose a rate cut in December
They argued that inflation remains stubbornly elevated, economy is resilient
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- November 12, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 17:13
ASIC targets private credit for enforcement
Regulator details enforcement priorities for the year ahead
- By: James Langton
- November 12, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 16:31
Regulators in U.K., Singapore team up on AI
FCA, MAS announce partnership to facilitate innovation
- By: James Langton
- November 12, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 16:26
Two-fifths of Canadians with TFSAs are sitting on cash: survey
40% of Gen Z said they didn't feel confident about when to use a TFSA or RRSP
- By: Jonathan Got
- November 12, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 15:38
Consumer insolvencies hit highest quarterly volume since 2009
Business insolvencies fall in third quarter, but filings may be delayed
- By: IE Staff
- November 12, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 15:26
Investor interest in Ottawa’s defence plans is growing: official
Feds moving to boost defence spending to levels not seen since the Cold War
- By: Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press
- November 12, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 15:16
BoC mulled later timing for October rate cut, deliberations show
The central bank's next rate decision is set for Dec. 10
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- November 12, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 14:15
‘Neo’ brokers bring neo risks too: IOSCO
Fee disclosure, conflicts of interest, consent pose investor protection issues
- By: James Langton
- November 12, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 14:03
Europe’s brokers, fundcos face rising alt asset risks
Growth of alt funds brings added legal, reputational risks: Fitch
- By: James Langton
- November 12, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 13:54
Blue Jays power consumer spending surge: RBC
Entertainment spending soars in October amid playoff enthusiasm
- By: James Langton
- November 12, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 13:53
Oil prices climb, Canadian equities fall as talks to end Middle East war stall
Meanwhile, the U.S. stock market held relatively steady near its records
- By: Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 17:22
Industry innovates, but financial health suffers
Paper calls for guardrails against negative side effects of digital innovation
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 16:09
Structured finance outlooks dim as economy wobbles
Asset performance to weaken as growth slows and inflation, rates face pressure
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 15:50
Crypto money launderer gets prison in U.S.
Shell companies, crypto exchange processed US$470 million in drug money
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 15:55
CFTC asserts oversight of prediction markets
In series of legal filings, regulator claims exclusive jurisdiction
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 09:29
FCA launches ESG ratings pilot
Project designed to avoid creating needless burden with new regime
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 12:39
Powell plans to stay on at Fed after his term as chair ends
The Fed left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for 3rd straight meeting on Wednesday
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 14:24
Corient plans expansion into Canada
U.S. subsidiary of CI Financial seeks to plug "gap" in Canadian ultra-high-net-worth market
- By: IE Staff
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 13:50
Foreign direct investment in Canada up 6.9% in 2025
Meanwhile, Canadian direct investment abroad rose 2.8% to $2.4 trillion
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 12:46
Fed chair Powell may reveal next steps Wednesday
Powell has signalled he could stay on Fed board after term as chair ends May 15
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 10:21
Kevin Gopaul to head up VanEck’s expansion into Canada
Seasoned ETF exec will help asset manager build "an entire footprint" in the country
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 17:30
Industry moves: Former BMO private wealth head Geoff Newton joins RBC Wealth Management
Plus, another BMO alum joins software firm, new faces at Manulife and Optimize Wealth, and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 16:05
Product roundup: First Trust launches energy ETF
Plus, a new gold bullion mutual fund and a slew of product lineup changes
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 17:15
Opinion: Insurers need to call the same riders by the same names
Clarity for clients makes it easier to shop across carriers
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 22, 2026 April 22, 2026
- 12:59
‘Market weakness’ causes mutual fund, ETF asset declines in March: SIMA
At the same time, both fund types recorded positive net sales
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026
- 15:52