July home sales up from year ago: CREA
National average home price in July was $667,317, down 0.2% from last year
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 15, 2024 August 15, 2024
- 12:06
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China’s economic recovery dragged down by property slump in July
Subdued consumer spending also contributed to the slow rebound
- By: The Associated Press
- August 15, 2024 August 15, 2024
- 11:42
TD, RBC sanctioned by U.S. regulators
Firms charged over unapproved off-channel communications
- By: James Langton
- August 15, 2024 August 15, 2024
- 11:08
U.K. economy grows between April and June as it recovers from recession
Recession was marked as GDP contracted by 0.3% in final three months of 2023
- By: Sylvia Hui, The Associated Press
- August 15, 2024 August 15, 2024
- 10:07
Wholesale sales down slightly in June: StatCan
The agency says sales fell in five of seven subsectors
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 15, 2024 August 15, 2024
- 09:54
Research and Markets
U.S. shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July
America’s consumers, the primary driver of economic growth, are still willing to spend, data show
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- August 15, 2024 August 15, 2024
- 09:42
Research and Markets
U.S. unemployment claims fall in sign of resilient job market
Claims calmed down, and their recent rise appears to be just a blip: economist
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- August 15, 2024 August 15, 2024
- 09:25
Bare trusts exempted from 2024 filing requirement
Department of Finance proposals would also reduce the number of people who must file a bare trust return, starting in 2025
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- August 14, 2024 April 10, 2025
- 19:37
Advisor ran US$300 million Ponzi scheme: SEC
Venture promised outsized returns it had no way of generating, regulators allege
- By: James Langton
- August 14, 2024 August 14, 2024
- 17:03
Court upholds FSRA enforcement policy
Guidance on publishing allegations is reasonable, court finds
- By: James Langton
- August 14, 2024 August 14, 2024
- 15:42
Industry News
Feds expand eligibility, drop founder requirement for Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive
Many businesses remain shut out of tax break on increased capital gains inclusion rate
- By: Michelle Schriver
- August 14, 2024 August 14, 2024
- 15:13
FCA sanctions CFD firm for investor harm
Forex TB Ltd. took advantage of vulnerable retail investors, regulator alleged
- By: James Langton
- August 14, 2024 August 14, 2024
- 15:12
ASX misled market, ASIC alleges in lawsuit
Exchange overpromised, under-delivered on clearing system replacement
- By: James Langton
- August 14, 2024 August 14, 2024
- 14:59
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