RBC’s McKay says too much of Canada’s economy put under ‘bubble wrap’
Bank CEO says governments need to become less risk-averse
- By: Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
- October 8, 2025 October 9, 2025
- 16:56
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Financial institutions warn of AI bubble risk
Stock market valuations are comparable to the dot-com peak in 2000, says Bank of England
- By: Kelvin Chan and Matt O’Brien, The Associated Press
- October 8, 2025 October 8, 2025
- 15:36
Fed minutes: Most officials supported further rate cuts as worries about jobs rose
“A few” said they could have supported keeping rates steady
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- October 8, 2025 October 8, 2025
- 14:48
Product roundup: Two insurers launch new seg funds
Plus a corporate bond fund, mortgage life insurance and ETFs
- By: Jonathan Got
- October 8, 2025 October 10, 2025
- 14:21
Alt managers’ outlook stable: Fitch
Despite challenges, sector's results remain solid, growth prospects bright
- By: James Langton
- October 8, 2025 October 8, 2025
- 14:01
Consumer loan stress intensifying: DBRS
Unemployment key to credit quality, lenders' bottom lines
- By: James Langton
- October 8, 2025 October 8, 2025
- 13:44
Carney leaves Washington without a deal on tariffs
Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc still in talks on steel, aluminum and energy
- By: Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press
- October 8, 2025 October 8, 2025
- 12:43
IMF chief warns of economic uncertainty and offers this advice: ‘Buckle up’
Global economy is forecast to grow by 3% this year, but full tariff effect yet to unfold
- By: Fatima Hussein, The Associated Press
- October 8, 2025 October 8, 2025
- 11:22
Germany revises 2025 growth forecast to 0.2%, rising to 1.3% next year
Infrastructure spending expected to boost economy
- By: The Associated Press
- October 8, 2025 October 8, 2025
- 10:29
Experts say Ottawa’s new AI task force is skewed towards industry
Group of 27 members has 30 days to craft recommendations for national AI strategy
- By: Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press
- October 8, 2025 October 8, 2025
- 09:39
Multiple factors drive recovery in preferred share ETFs
The pref market took a beating in 2022, but it has enjoyed an extended recovery since
- By: Rudy Luukko
- October 8, 2025 October 14, 2025
- 05:22
FSRA steps up sanctions of life and health agents
Regulator flags 22% rise in agent misconduct reports filed by insurers, MGAs
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- October 8, 2025 October 8, 2025
- 05:09
U.S. regulators to narrow enforcement
FDIC, OCC propose to focus on financial risks, ignore reputation risk
- By: James Langton
- October 8, 2025 October 8, 2025
- 05:07
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