World trade chief says global free trade is in a crisis while on visit to Japan
“Trade is facing very challenging times right now and it is quite difficult": WTO chief
- By: Mari Yamaguchi, The Associated Press
- May 13, 2025 May 13, 2025
- 10:28
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U.S. inflation cooled again last month as grocery and gas prices fell
Economists say higher import duties could reverse recent cooling trend in consumer prices
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- May 13, 2025 May 13, 2025
- 09:33
Crypto should face traditional reg principles: SIFMA
Industry calls for technology-neutral approach to regulating sector
- By: James Langton
- May 12, 2025 May 12, 2025
- 17:19
Tariffs retreat, but growth, inflation risks remain: NBF
Fed likely to stand pat amid "material disruption" to the economy
- By: James Langton
- May 12, 2025 May 12, 2025
- 16:09
Estate planning conversations sacred: court
Court denies widow access to lawyer's files, citing lack of signed will
- By: James Langton
- May 12, 2025 May 12, 2025
- 14:12
U.S. private equity execs get jail in fraud case
Funds overstated performance, used investors' money to pay distributions
- By: James Langton
- May 12, 2025 May 12, 2025
- 14:04
Understanding the E&O claims process as regulatory fines increase
Tips on what's covered and best practices from the International Financial Brokers of Canada summit
- By: Jonathan Got
- May 12, 2025 May 13, 2025
- 13:55
Canada’s impact investment market tops $15 billion
One in five impact investments delivered above-market returns in 2024
- By: Kevin Press
- May 12, 2025 May 12, 2025
- 12:05
Product roundup: Franklin Templeton introduces evergreen private equity fund
Plus, multiple other firms launch funds, announce fund changes
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- May 12, 2025 May 12, 2025
- 11:08
Canadian-resident return trips from U.S. down again in April
Return travel by car drops 35.2% year over year: Statistics Canada
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 12, 2025 May 12, 2025
- 10:14
U.S. and China dial back tariffs for 90 days as talks continue
"Neither side wants a decoupling,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, adding previous tariff levels amounted to an "embargo"
- By: Jamey Keaten, David Mchugh, Elaine Kurtenbach and Ken Moritsugu, the Associated Press
- May 12, 2025 May 12, 2025
- 09:15
Industry moves this week
New CEO and other people news from Fiera Capital, Montrusco Bolton, Great-West Lifeco
- May 9, 2025 May 9, 2025
- 17:43
SEC dismantling crypto enforcement: commissioner
Regulator settles with crypto firm, cutting sanctions
- By: James Langton
- May 9, 2025 May 9, 2025
- 17:00
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