Federal Reserve to stay on hold amid widespread economic uncertainty
Powell said the Fed is 'well positioned to wait for greater clarity' from Trump administration
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- March 7, 2025 March 7, 2025
- 14:02
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Rep fined for unauthorized form alterations
Mutual fund rep altered 15 account forms without client knowledge
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 7, 2025 March 7, 2025
- 12:02
Few women rise in ranks in Canadian real estate, financial institutions, corporations: report
At the same time, the gender gap has narrowed in boardrooms
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 7, 2025 March 7, 2025
- 11:59
China’s exports, imports weaken in first two months of 2025
This slowdown comes before any substantial hit from U.S. tariffs: economist
- By: Zen Soo, The Associated Press
- March 7, 2025 March 7, 2025
- 09:23
U.S. employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month
But the unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.1% as the number of jobless Americans rose
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- March 7, 2025 March 7, 2025
- 09:18
Minimal job gains in February as unemployment rate holds at 6.6%: StatCan
The Canadian economy added just 1,100 jobs last month
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- March 7, 2025 March 7, 2025
- 09:07
Over half of Canadians kept financial challenges a secret: survey
More Canadians may need to borrow to afford necessities in trade war
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025
- 17:08
Disability tax credit is underapplied for and underused: CRA report
Only a quarter of Canadians who are likely eligible apply for the DTC
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025
- 16:40
Investors looked to money market ETFs in February amid market uncertainties
Hedge fund-style products were also popular as investors sought ways to mitigate risks, diversify: report
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 6, 2025 March 7, 2025
- 15:19
BCSC bans two for misconduct
The two, unrelated cases involve misappropriations of real estate investment and bank account funds
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025
- 15:01
U.S. trade policy moves ‘an inflection point’ for global economy: LSEG
Canada is not alone in its reliance on U.S. purchasers
- By: Kevin Press
- March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025
- 14:16
Trump changes course, delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada
U.S. President said he still plans to impose “reciprocal” tariffs starting on April 2
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025
- 13:43
National Bank sets $20 billion renewable energy funding target
The bank said it has tripled its funding for renewable energy since 2019
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025
- 13:28
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