Powell: Fed still on track to cut rates
Says recent data showing signs of persistent inflation don’t materially change the overall picture
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 3, 2024 April 3, 2024
- 12:38
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Research and Markets
Equities dominate Canadian ETF flows in Q1
AI products gain favour, while crypto ETFs see outflows
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 3, 2024 April 3, 2024
- 10:45
Home sales in Toronto, Vancouver down in March
Toronto sales down 4.5%, Vancouver down 4.7%
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 3, 2024 April 3, 2024
- 09:02
Inflation falls more than expected in Europe
Price rises slow down in two biggest economies: Germany and France
- By: David Mchugh, The Associated Press
- April 3, 2024 April 3, 2024
- 08:49
Industry News
Manitoba to claw back basic personal amount above $200K
Province also extends gas tax cut by three months, doubles the fertility tax credit and changes property taxes
- By: Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press, IE Staff
- April 2, 2024 April 10, 2025
- 16:34
From the Regulators
Ex-rep’s crypto trading attracts SRO sanctions
Involvement with crypto amounted to undisclosed outside business activity, personal financial dealings
- By: James Langton
- April 2, 2024 April 2, 2024
- 15:20
ESMA adding ESG factors to rating agency rules
Proposals aim to improve quality, transparency of credit ratings
- By: James Langton
- April 2, 2024 April 2, 2024
- 14:32
Global capital markets enjoy strong first quarter
Debt markets post record first quarter while U.S. leads equity-offering rebound
- By: James Langton
- April 2, 2024 April 2, 2024
- 14:27
Court rejects OSC’s crypto fraud allegations
Regulator failed to meet burden of proof on all counts
- By: James Langton
- April 2, 2024 April 2, 2024
- 14:22
Research and Markets
Canadian pensions strengthened solvency in Q1: Mercer
Improvements were due to strong equity performance and interest rate increases
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 2, 2024 April 2, 2024
- 11:58
People
Pat Dunwoody steps down from CETFA
Plus, changes at IG Wealth and CIBC Mellon
- By: Melissa Shin, IE Staff
- April 2, 2024 April 2, 2024
- 11:49
Firms, consumers more optimistic about economy amid expected rate cuts
And a Deloitte report finds Canada could dodge a recession
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- April 2, 2024 April 2, 2024
- 10:07
Underused housing tax not meant to generate extra tax revenue, CRA says
Agency has spent more administering the UHT than it has assessed so far
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 29, 2024 March 29, 2024
- 13:13
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