Why some clients should halt RRIF withdrawals for now
Retirees who don't need the cash flow should wait for details on Liberals' temporary measure to reduce mandatory minimum withdrawals
- By: Michelle Schriver
- May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025
- 15:19
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ICI wants more retail access to private markets
Industry group calls on SEC to ease constraints
- By: James Langton
- May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025
- 15:05
Uncertainty weighs on leveraged finance: Fitch
Market optimism has waned in the face of tariffs, policy volatility
- By: James Langton
- May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025
- 15:00
Rating outlook on B.C. turns negative: DBRS
Rising deficits for the next few years dims provincial finances
- By: James Langton
- May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025
- 14:51
Canadian direct investment abroad reached $2.5 trillion last year: StatCan
Including $806 billion invested in finance and insurance overseas
- By: Jonathan Got
- May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025
- 14:10
RF Capital delivers Q1 loss amid leadership changes
The Richardson Wealth parent lost $4.1 million in the first quarter, despite reaching $39.2 billion in AUA
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025
- 14:01
Single seniors had highest median income increase in 2023: StatCan
But single parents and singles under 65 earned less
- By: Jonathan Got
- May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025
- 11:59
Industry groups launch alliance to support Canadian asset managers
The newly launched CAMEA released a set of policy recommendations on Wednesday
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025
- 11:08
U.S. jobless claims jump, but remain at healthy levels
Layoffs remain historically low as economy shows early signs of slowing
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025
- 10:23
Great-West Lifeco CEO Paul Mahon to retire, will be succeeded by David Harney
Mahon has spent 39 years with the company, 12 as CEO
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025
- 10:14
U.S. fund manager pleads guilty
Authorities alleged that private fund duped investors
- By: James Langton
- May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025
- 09:39
CRA confirms T1 filers with T3 capital gains are eligible for previously announced filing extension
Affected taxpayers include those with capital gains from mutual funds in non-registered accounts
- By: Michelle Schriver
- April 30, 2025 May 12, 2025
- 15:53
ESMA aims for consistent crypto trading oversight
European regulator issues principles and practices for crypto trading supervision
- By: James Langton
- April 30, 2025 April 30, 2025
- 14:44
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