BlackRock completes Preqin acquisition, bolstering its private markets capabilities
Preqin founder Mark O’Hare has also joined BlackRock as a vice-chair
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 3, 2025 March 3, 2025
- 17:09
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Canada ‘open for business,’ minister says as Ottawa pushes critical minerals mining
Ottawa says extending the 15% mineral exploration tax credit will free up $110 million to help develop mining sites
- By: Nick Murray, The Canadian Press
- March 3, 2025 March 3, 2025
- 17:05
U.S. anti-Europe turn raises sovereign, growth risks
Higher defence demands will pressure government balance sheets, dent confidence, Moody's warns
- By: James Langton
- March 3, 2025 March 3, 2025
- 16:45
Trump says threatened economywide tariffs will hit Canada, Mexico on Tuesday
"No room left" for a deal, Trump told reporters on Monday
- By: Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press
- March 3, 2025 March 3, 2025
- 16:43
Industry sees weaker S&P 500 returns: SIFMA
After two hot years, returns look lower, risks abound, survey finds
- By: James Langton
- March 3, 2025 March 3, 2025
- 16:34
IFSE Institute to shut down, transition students to CSI, SeeWhy
Canadian Securities Institute will become the only course provider for mutual fund licensing
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 3, 2025 March 3, 2025
- 16:33
Open questions about open banking
Federal promises are short on detail, but there’s work to do now
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 3, 2025 March 5, 2025
- 16:15
Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with ‘no room’ for delay
U.S. stock markets fell sharply after Trump’s comments
- By: Zeke Miller and Josh Boak, The Associated Press
- March 3, 2025 March 3, 2025
- 15:31
Trump’s tariff tactics carry higher economic risks than during his first term
Trump is likely to get less pushback on tariffs than he did during his first term: “This is true religion inside the White House right…
- By: Paul Wiseman and Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- March 3, 2025 March 3, 2025
- 15:23
Bridging investors to finally see some money
Court approves interim distribution to unitholders, but for less than sought
- By: James Langton
- March 3, 2025 July 10, 2025
- 14:32
Canada extending tax credit for investors in critical mineral exploration
Extending the 15% tax cut for two more years is expected to bring in $110 million to help develop mining sites
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 3, 2025 March 3, 2025
- 13:37
Opinion: The value of succession advice
Both buyers and sellers should engage their own deal advisor, and ensure each focuses on their interests
- By: Joe Millott
- March 3, 2025 March 3, 2025
- 12:26
What to watch for at China’s major political event this week
Leadership messaging is expected to remain consistent, with a focus on innovation and domestic consumption
- By: Emily Wang Fujiyama, The Associated Press
- March 3, 2025 March 3, 2025
- 08:37
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