Oil prices fall and world share prices are mixed in thin holiday trading
Prices are falling to a level at which some producers can no longer turn a profit.
- By: Jiang Junzhe, The Associated Press
- May 5, 2025 May 5, 2025
- 08:08
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Opinion: Canada’s capital markets need digital transformation, not deregulation
Canada deserves a world-class financial ecosystem rooted in efficiency, fairness and transparency through digital innovation
- By: Harvey Naglie
- May 2, 2025 May 2, 2025
- 18:22
Product roundup: Global X introduces 11 ETFs with varying strategies
Plus, several other firms launch new funds, announce fund changes
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- May 2, 2025 July 18, 2025
- 17:56
U.S. trade groups seek fewer crypto constraints
Lobbying follows recent action from regulators to drop policies, guidance
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2025 May 2, 2025
- 14:41
ESMA consults on ESG rating rules
Proposals aim to guard rating independence, boost transparency
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2025 May 2, 2025
- 14:36
FCA consults on crypto activities
Firms would be restricted from providing lending products to retail investors
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2025 May 2, 2025
- 14:33
Canadian auto parts won’t be hit with Trump’s tariffs
Move comes after auto industry's lobbying efforts in the U.S.
- By: Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press
- May 2, 2025 May 2, 2025
- 11:46
U.S. employers added a surprising 177,000 jobs in April
The unemployment rate remained at a low 4.2%
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- May 2, 2025 May 2, 2025
- 11:03
Here’s what you need to know about CIRO’s new proficiency model
Switch to an exam-based model is to take effect Jan. 1, 2026
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- May 2, 2025 May 2, 2025
- 10:46
Tech roundup: Insurer expands automated underwriting with new partnership
Richardson starts using CapIntel, and three Canadian fintechs selected to Google program
- By: Jonathan Got
- May 2, 2025 May 1, 2025
- 09:00
The end of U.S. dollar dominance
Investors turning to Europe as U.S. policy proves unpredictable
- By: James Langton
- May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025
- 17:11
Canadian pension funds limp through Q1
“Fear and uncertainty cascaded across financial and currency markets" during the quarter: Northern Trust Canada CEO
- By: Kevin Press
- May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025
- 17:03
CRA interest rate on overdue tax to drop in Q3
Prescribed rate for the third quarter to decrease by one percentage point — to 3%
- By: Michelle Schriver
- May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025
- 15:33
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