Stop trying to sell life insurance to Gen Z
They see its value, but aren't likely to respond to traditional legacy planning or worst-case-scenario pitches
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- April 15, 2025 April 15, 2025
- 05:00
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9 ways to establish your personal insurance advisor brand
Canada’s life and health insurance business is competitive — here’s how to stand out
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- April 15, 2025 April 14, 2025
- 05:00
FSRA publishes proposed total cost reporting rules for seg fund sector
Clients will see first enhanced statements in early 2027, if rules are approved
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 15, 2025 April 17, 2025
- 05:00
When do clients need personal health coverage?
Self-employment, job changes and retirement could be cues to look for coverage
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 15, 2025 April 16, 2025
- 05:00
Exchanges to profit from volatile markets
Strong volumes to boost revenues from transactions and clearing: Moody's
- By: James Langton
- April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025
- 16:55
Product roundup: Harvest banks on new low-volatility ETFs
Plus, fund launches from RBC iShares, Manulife; multiple firms announce fund changes
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025
- 16:49
Underestimating population growth at our peril: CIBC
Official counts may miss the mark, leaving policymakers scrambling
- By: James Langton
- April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025
- 16:16
The financial cost of the Green Party’s 9 proposed measures
An annual wealth tax would rake in $121 million over 5 years
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025
- 16:10
Income gap increases, but it’s growing more slowly
Lower interest rates even the playing field: Statistics Canada
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025
- 14:01
Canadians cutting spending, delaying purchases amid tariff turmoil: MNP survey
Despite the uncertainty, survey suggests Canadians' outlook for their personal finances has brightened
- By: Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
- April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025
- 12:20
China’s exports jump 12.4% in March as bigger U.S. tariff hikes loom
Trade between China and the U.S. is expected to “crater” after a temporary boost last month
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025
- 10:20
StatCan reports February wholesale trade figures up 0.3%
Gains were led by a 7.1% jump in machinery and equipment
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025
- 10:13
Economists expect annual inflation rate to come in at 2.6% for March
Policymakers weigh trade tensions and shifting consumer expectations
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025
- 10:11
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