Bank of England keeps key rate steady as it battles inflation
As many as three members voted for a 25 bps cut to the rate, now at 4.75%
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- December 19, 2024 December 19, 2024
- 10:16
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U.S. economy grows at 3.1% pace in Q3
GDP growth has topped 2% in eight of the last nine quarters
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- December 19, 2024 December 19, 2024
- 09:42
TSX, U.S. markets sink as Fed forecasts fewer interest rate cuts ahead
The S&P/TSX composite index fell 562.71 points
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- December 18, 2024 December 18, 2024
- 18:01
US stocks fall sharply after the Fed hints at just 2 rate cuts for 2025
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.6%
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- December 18, 2024 December 18, 2024
- 16:48
FSB tackles shadow bank leverage
Report sets out recommendations for addressing risks posed by leverage build ups
- By: James Langton
- December 18, 2024 December 18, 2024
- 16:23
Measures for biz in fall economic statement target productivity
Feds boost SR&ED, renew accelerated investment incentive
- By: Michelle Schriver
- December 18, 2024 December 18, 2024
- 15:43
U.S. Federal Reserve cuts key rate by a quarter point
Following its third cut this year, Fed signals fewer reductions in 2025
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- December 18, 2024 December 18, 2024
- 14:28
Oil prices seen sliding, but volatility risks rising
Supply and demand should see lower prices, but geopolitics could interfere
- By: James Langton
- December 18, 2024 December 18, 2024
- 14:11
To boost research coverage, let issuers pay
ESMA consults on code of conduct to encourage issuer-sponsored research
- By: James Langton
- December 18, 2024 December 18, 2024
- 14:05
Emerging market regs team up on climate rules
IOSCO members launch group to support ISSB standards adoption
- By: James Langton
- December 18, 2024 December 18, 2024
- 13:48
Climate disclosure remains a work in progress
CSSB issues final standards, CSA still working on rule that would mandate disclosure
- By: James Langton
- December 18, 2024 December 18, 2024
- 13:32
Global bank Santander looks to enter Canada
The entry of Spain's Banco Santander could make Canada's banking sector more competitive
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 18, 2024 December 18, 2024
- 10:55
CWB Financial reports smaller Q4 profit than last year
Provision for credit losses rose for CWB ahead of its acquisition by National Bank of Canada
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 18, 2024 April 10, 2025
- 10:35
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