Debt issuance surges, equities stumble: LSEG data
RBC Capital Markets topped both debt and equity league tables, data show
- By: James Langton
- October 4, 2024 October 4, 2024
- 13:32
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U.S. adds a robust 254,000 jobs, unemployment dips to 4.1%
Hiring gain, up sharply from the 159,000 jobs added in August, was far more than economists had expected
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- October 4, 2024 October 4, 2024
- 10:34
Primerica Canada to distribute Canada Life seg funds
The deal will have no impact on existing advisors, insurer says
- By: Jonathan Got
- October 4, 2024 October 4, 2024
- 07:55
BoC seeking second external deputy governor
Adding the role will bring even more perspectives, skills: Macklem
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 3, 2024 October 3, 2024
- 15:42
Finance tax rebate ruling unreasonable, court finds
Rebate decision failed to properly consider impacts of the pandemic
- By: James Langton
- October 3, 2024 October 3, 2024
- 15:31
Banks insulated from Middle East conflict, for now
Oil shock, negative knock-on effects are the main risks for banks: DBRS
- By: James Langton
- October 3, 2024 October 3, 2024
- 14:07
CFTC brings first carbon market fraud case
Company allegedly overstated impact of its work to obtain unwarranted carbon offset credits
- By: James Langton
- October 3, 2024 October 3, 2024
- 14:02
Inflation cooled further in August: OECD
Declining energy prices drive rates down, core inflation easing too
- By: James Langton
- October 3, 2024 October 3, 2024
- 13:43
Higher interest rates led to fewer housing starts in 2023: CMHC
Other economic factors, government policies offset the effect of higher rates
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 3, 2024 October 3, 2024
- 13:21
OSFI head reflects on decision to relax mortgage stress test rule
The regulator wants to be perceived as only dealing with financial institutions, not individuals
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- October 3, 2024 October 3, 2024
- 09:26
Industry moves this week
A mix of moves occurred, plus Dave Kelly officially took the lead at Richardson Wealth
- By: Katie Keir
- October 2, 2024 October 2, 2024
- 17:02
Justice delayed, not quite justice denied, panel says
CIRO must get on with the enforcement proceeding, if that's what it intends to do
- By: James Langton
- October 2, 2024 October 2, 2024
- 16:32
Wellington-Altus launches subsidiary with sub-advised funds
Independent Advisor Solutions will feature suite of funds from BlackRock
- By: IE Staff
- October 2, 2024 October 2, 2024
- 15:19
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