Possible softening of April 2 tariffs ‘zero comfort’ for industry leaders
Industry groups say uncertainty is already driving up costs
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- March 24, 2025 March 24, 2025
- 15:53
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Fiscal policy to ease, regardless of election results
Tax commitments, trade measures, new vision to drive deficits higher: Scotia
- By: James Langton
- March 24, 2025 March 24, 2025
- 15:13
Global central banks on hold: Moody’s
Bankers in "wait-and-see" mode amid intense policy uncertainty
- By: James Langton
- March 24, 2025 March 24, 2025
- 15:09
IFIC rebrands, expands mandate beyond funds industry
The Securities and Investment Management Association will also represent capital markets participants, investment dealers
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 24, 2025 March 24, 2025
- 12:42
Product roundup: BMO rolls out new target-maturity bond ETFs
Plus, new funds from Brompton, Starlight Capital, Timbercreek; several fund changes announced
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 24, 2025 March 25, 2025
- 12:03
Liberals to expand eligibility for dental care program
The move, announced just a day before an election call, will make 4.5 million more Canadians eligible
- By: Maan Alhmidi, The Canadian Press
- March 24, 2025 March 24, 2025
- 10:48
The climate indicator banks are facing rising pressure to report
Investors are pushing for more clarity on how Canada's banks are making progress
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- March 24, 2025 March 24, 2025
- 08:45
Changes expected for Ontario’s title protection as provinces harmonize
FSRA has prioritized discussions with other jurisdictions, Loke says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 21, 2025 March 21, 2025
- 16:38
DOGE’s U.S. corporate casualties
Many companies exposed to drastic government cuts, operational disruptions
- By: James Langton
- March 21, 2025 March 21, 2025
- 16:30
Canadian pension risk transfers reached $11B in 2024
Many plan sponsors structured assets to make pension plans more bond-like
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 21, 2025 March 21, 2025
- 15:58
Industry moves this week
Appointments at CIBC and Manulife, plus a new private wealth division at Viewpoint
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 21, 2025 March 21, 2025
- 14:52
Global debt strains on the rise: OECD
Higher borrowing costs, refinancing needs may hamper investment
- By: James Langton
- March 21, 2025 March 21, 2025
- 14:49
February was the strongest month for mutual fund sales in three years: IFIC
ETFs, mutual funds both recorded net sales of more than $9B
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 21, 2025 March 21, 2025
- 14:28
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