The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits falls
Claims fell by 7,000 to 213,000 for the week ending Feb. 8
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- February 13, 2025 February 13, 2025
- 09:12
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Quebec industry leaders announced
Denis Dubois and more recognized by Finance et Investissement
- By: IE Staff
- February 12, 2025 February 12, 2025
- 17:26
OSFI puts capital hike on hold, indefinitely
Regulator cites competitive concerns in pausing Basel III reforms
- By: James Langton
- February 12, 2025 February 12, 2025
- 17:21
CPP Investments nearing $700 billion
The fund manager delivered a net return of 3.8% during its third quarter
- By: Kevin Press
- February 12, 2025 February 12, 2025
- 15:43
January rate cut came as BoC weighed U.S. tariff threat
Central bank says it will provide updates if trade war developments materially change its outlook
- By: Nick Murray, The Canadian Press
- February 12, 2025 February 12, 2025
- 15:00
Trade turmoil a threat to housing markets: RBC
Underlying outlook is positive, but tariffs a dark cloud for housing
- By: James Langton
- February 12, 2025 February 12, 2025
- 13:45
U.K. trader avoids U.S. insider trading charges
Supreme Court rules that the charges don't meet the test for extradition
- By: James Langton
- February 12, 2025 February 12, 2025
- 12:50
B.C. court rejects bid to revise will, impose a trust
Woman sought to have large inheritance placed in fully discretionary trust to avoid losing disability benefits
- By: James Langton
- February 12, 2025 February 12, 2025
- 12:34
Powell says Trump’s comments won’t affect Fed’s interest rate decisions
Fed will continue to "make our decisions based on what’s happening in the economy," he tells House committee
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- February 12, 2025 February 12, 2025
- 11:35
U.S. inflation worsened last month on higher cost of groceries, gas
The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- February 12, 2025 February 12, 2025
- 09:31
SEC relaxes audit trail requirements
Move weakens investor protection, commissioner says
- By: James Langton
- February 12, 2025 February 12, 2025
- 08:17
Trump’s metal tariff threats shake up the Canadian can industry
The 25% levy on aluminum and steel exports starts March 12
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- February 12, 2025 February 12, 2025
- 08:02
Geopolitics is Canada’s top downside risk in 2025: BoC
A stronger housing market also possible, according to Market Participants Survey
- By: Kevin Press
- February 11, 2025 February 11, 2025
- 17:22
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