‘Unprecedented’ Canadian investment in U.S. shares in February: StatCan
Canadians bought a record $29.8B in U.S. equities, a rebound from January
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 17, 2025 April 17, 2025
- 11:11
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Trump says Fed Reserve Chair Powell’s ‘termination cannot come fast enough’
Powell, whose term does not expire until next year, said in remarks yesterday that Fed's independence "is a matter of law"
- By: Aamer Madhani and Josh Boak, The Associated Press
- April 17, 2025 April 17, 2025
- 09:57
European Central Bank cuts interest rates for the seventh time
The central bank moves to counter Trump’s tariff threats and mounting economic uncertainty
- By: David McHugh, The Associated Press
- April 17, 2025 April 17, 2025
- 09:55
CSA offers guidance on fund risk ratings
Many firms use discretion to set ratings, some lack policies, CSA finds
- By: James Langton
- April 17, 2025 April 17, 2025
- 09:30
Japan reports US$63B trade surplus with the U.S.
The nation's global trade deficit increased for the fourth year in a row to US$37B
- By: The Associated Press
- April 17, 2025 April 17, 2025
- 09:24
Market turmoil weighs on Europe’s asset managers
Record AUM, higher revenues, margins to be hit if market stress persists
- By: James Langton
- April 17, 2025 April 17, 2025
- 09:18
Ontario to loosen internal trade, remove barriers on alcohol and labour mobility
Province says internal barriers cost Canadian economy up to $200B a year
- By: Liam Casey and Allison Jones, The Canadian Press
- April 16, 2025 April 16, 2025
- 16:38
WTO says global trade could slide this year because of Trump’s tariff policies
North American exports could plunge 12.6% if harshest levies are applied
- By: The Associated Press
- April 16, 2025 April 16, 2025
- 16:28
Powell says Fed can wait on any interest rate moves
U.S. central bank seeks clarity on impacts of Trump's moves on immigration, taxation, regulation, and tariffs
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 16, 2025 April 16, 2025
- 15:40
Canada launches spot Solana ETFs as crypto race ramps up
This comes just weeks after two ETFs tracking Solana futures began trading in the U.S.
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 16, 2025 April 22, 2025
- 14:57
Text of the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision
Central bank says it will focus on price stability and supporting economic growth as Canada faces global upheaval
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 16, 2025 April 16, 2025
- 14:31
Rate hold means status quo for Canada’s struggling housing market: experts
Economic uncertainty has quashed hopes of a housing pickup in 2025
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- April 16, 2025 April 16, 2025
- 14:15
FCA proposes simpler retail cost disclosure
U.K. regulator consults on changes to rules under new retail product regime
- By: James Langton
- April 16, 2025 April 16, 2025
- 12:49
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