Liberals announce expansion to mortgage eligibility
The government is also releasing drafts for a bill of rights for renters, as well as one for homebuyers
- By: Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press
- September 16, 2024 September 16, 2024
- 13:10
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Manufacturing sales up in July: StatCan
The increase was driven by higher sales in petroleum, coal and chemical product subsectors
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 16, 2024 September 16, 2024
- 10:21
Canada’s housing market in ‘holding pattern’: CREA
Prospective buyers may be holding off given lower interest rate forecasts, economist says
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- September 16, 2024 September 16, 2024
- 10:13
Will the Fed cut rates fast enough to deliver a ‘soft landing’?
The central bank is expected to announce a rate cut this Wednesday
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- September 16, 2024 September 16, 2024
- 09:14
Advocis appoints new CEO as it rebuilds following its financial crisis
The appointment is effective Sept. 23
- By: Michelle Schriver
- September 13, 2024 September 13, 2024
- 17:25
U.S. corporate debt retreats from record highs
Both investment grade and speculative companies saw debts decline: S&P
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2024 September 13, 2024
- 15:34
Higher interest costs chew up wage gains: NBF
Consumer spending stays weak, despite rising incomes
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2024 September 13, 2024
- 15:26
Planners receive guidance on withdrawing services, making referrals
FP Canada clarifies financial planners' obligations when client relationships end
- By: Michelle Schriver
- September 13, 2024 September 13, 2024
- 15:19
CI Financial asks rating agency to stop covering it
Toronto-based firm takes issue with methodology used by Morningstar DBRS, which downgraded it earlier this year
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- September 13, 2024 September 13, 2024
- 15:02
U.S. court overturns verdict against BMO
BMO to unwind $1.2-billion provision after ruling in its favour
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2024 September 13, 2024
- 14:10
Fund dealer service expansion on hold
CIRO decides discretionary, discount accounts for fund dealers won't be pursued as part of rulebook consolidation project
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2024 September 13, 2024
- 13:53
Smith says an Alberta pension plan estimate from the feds will spur hard questions
Canada's chief actuary is scheduled to deliver the estimate sometime this fall
- By: Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press
- September 13, 2024 September 13, 2024
- 10:11
China raises its retirement age
The previous retirement ages were set when life expectancy was only around 40 years
- By: Huizhong Wu, The Associated Press, Emily Wang Fujiyama, The Associated Press
- September 13, 2024 September 13, 2024
- 08:45
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