Basel III freeze threatens ‘chain reaction’: Fitch
OSFI put the reforms on hold indefinitely in February
- By: Kevin Press
- March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025
- 12:20
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Here’s the latest on U.S. tariffs
The tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports into the U.S. are now delayed until Apr. 2
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025
- 11:57
U.S. jobless claims fall as labour market remains sturdy
Federal government layoffs ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency aren't yet showing up in the numbers
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025
- 10:30
Canada records $4B merchandise trade surplus for January
Statistics Canada figures show a surge in exports and imports as tariff threat loomed
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025
- 10:03
European Central Bank cuts rates by another quarter point as possible trade war looms
The eurozone showed zero growth in Q4
- By: David Mchugh, The Associated Press
- March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025
- 09:24
China slams U.S. tariffs, says its economy is resilient
Commerce minister called for talks with U.S. and said "there are no winners in a trade war"
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025
- 09:19
BCSC sanctions unregistered trading
Connecting issuers and investors violated securities rules, regulator said
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2025 March 5, 2025
- 15:37
Trump grants one-month tariff exemption for auto makers
The announcement comes after the president spoke with leaders of the big three U.S. automakers
- By: Kevin Press
- March 5, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 14:28
Headline inflation flat to start 2025: OECD
Price pressures remain contained, as energy, core inflation readings stable
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2025 March 5, 2025
- 14:04
FCA calls on alt managers to beef up valuation
Review flags conflict, independence shortcomings in private asset valuations
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2025 March 5, 2025
- 14:01
Credit card performance deteriorating: Fitch
Delinquency, charge-off rates rose in Q4, passing pre-pandemic levels
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2025 March 5, 2025
- 12:47
Productivity rose, for a change: StatCan
First gain in years may be short lived amid rising trade tensions
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2025 March 5, 2025
- 12:41
Toronto home sales down 27% in February, while Vancouver sees 11.7% dip
Affordability concerns, economic uncertainty holding buyers back
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- March 5, 2025 April 10, 2025
- 11:12
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