Japan’s economy avoids recession, revised data show
Economy managed growth of 0.4% in 2023's final quarter
- By: The Associated Press
- March 11, 2024 March 11, 2024
- 12:42
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Insolvencies expected to stay higher in 2024
Experts say economy still playing catch-up after pandemic lows
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- March 11, 2024 March 11, 2024
- 12:28
Average asking rent prices are up 10.5% from 2023
Asking rent reached $2,193 in February
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 11, 2024 March 11, 2024
- 12:15
From the Regulators
Boiler room broker gets five years in prison
Pump-and-dump scheme used high-pressure cold calls, targeted seniors
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2024 March 8, 2024
- 17:08
Banks face array of shareholder proposals
Environment, executive compensation and governance issues highlight the big banks' upcoming proxy season
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2024 March 8, 2024
- 16:12
From the Regulators
CIRO panel sanctions fund rep over conflicts
Serving as a client's executor totally incompatible with rep's role, panel says
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2024 March 8, 2024
- 14:43
From the Regulators
ASC dismisses enforcement allegations
Regulator withdrew certain allegations, and a hearing panel rejected others
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2024 March 8, 2024
- 14:29
Court rejects latest bid to derail OSC case against Edward Gong
Tribunal decisions aren't final until sanctions imposed, court says
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2024 March 8, 2024
- 14:18
Canada added 41,000 jobs in February
However, other measures of employment paint a weaker picture of the labour market
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- March 8, 2024 March 8, 2024
- 11:46
U.S. employers add a surprisingly strong 275,000 jobs
The latest figures reflected the job market’s sustained ability to withstand the 11 rate hikes imposed by the Fed
- By: Paul Wiseman
- March 8, 2024 March 8, 2024
- 10:00
U.S. DOJ plans to pay whistleblower awards
Program aims to close gaps involving crimes that aren't cases for SEC, CFTC
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2024 March 8, 2024
- 08:35
PPI adjusts executive team, aiming to attract more advisors
Other major top-level shifts have occurred at CIBC and the Ontario Securities Commission
- By: Katie Keir
- March 7, 2024 March 14, 2024
- 17:44
After a weak 2023, capital markets poised to revive
Underwriting activity expected to pick up monetary policy eases, DBRS says
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2024 March 7, 2024
- 16:34
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