U.S. economy grew 2.4% in the 4th quarter
Analysts say Trump's trade policies and rising inflation could threaten future gains
- By: The Associated Press
- March 27, 2025 March 27, 2025
- 09:41
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Bill aims to bolster SEC enforcement tipline
Bipartisan proposal would extend anti-retaliation protections, speed up award decisions
- By: James Langton
- March 27, 2025 March 27, 2025
- 09:13
Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to raise $100 billion in tax revenues
The president has also applied 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, and plans tariffs on computer chips, pharmaceutical drugs, lumber and copper
- By: Josh Boak, The Associated Press
- March 26, 2025 March 27, 2025
- 17:43
Securitization market faces U.S. policy risk: Fitch
Asset performance may suffer in mortgage-backed, asset-backed securities
- By: James Langton
- March 26, 2025 March 26, 2025
- 17:08
Advocis pushes for greater proficiency for FA title
Competency profile should align more closely with financial planner title, CEO says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 26, 2025 March 26, 2025
- 17:04
Adding insult to insider trading injury
In settlement with OSC, executive sanctioned for loss-making insider trading
- By: James Langton
- March 26, 2025 March 26, 2025
- 16:27
Bank of Canada says it would have likely held rate steady if not for tariffs
Deliberations reveal policymakers grappled with uncertainty
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- March 26, 2025 March 26, 2025
- 14:41
U.S. class action settlements rise in 2024: report
Total value of investor settlements dip, as cases involve smaller issuers, SPACs
- By: James Langton
- March 26, 2025 March 26, 2025
- 14:16
Global banks’ capital rises, liquidity dips
As profits rise, banks boost capital strength, dividend payout ratios
- By: James Langton
- March 26, 2025 March 26, 2025
- 14:10
Sun Life’s comp for 2024-appointed Canada president, CFO
One board member will step down this year as term expires
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 26, 2025 March 26, 2025
- 14:01
Global regulators fined banks US$4.5B in 2024
Canada made the top 10 with $8.1 million in total fines
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 26, 2025 March 26, 2025
- 12:10
U.K. government halves 2025 growth forecast to 1%
Treasury chief plans to boost defence spending while cutting welfare and hiking taxes
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- March 26, 2025 March 26, 2025
- 11:34
Tech roundup: How Wealthsimple’s AI chatbot works
Also, notetaking software for advisors adds French language transcription
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 26, 2025 March 26, 2025
- 10:45
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