RBC reports $5.8B Q1 profit, up from $5.1B a year earlier
Its wealth management business earned $1.3B, up from $980M a year ago
- By: The Canadian Press with files from IE staff
- February 26, 2026 February 26, 2026
- 09:08
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Canada, U.S. markets finish higher on tech stocks amid fresh bank earnings
For bank stocks in Canada, the bar is "pretty high": senior investment advisor
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 16:54
Trump’s trade czar says Canada must accept tariffs, help reshore American jobs
On Wednesday, Greer would not say when he expects a deal with Canada
- By: Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 16:35
Crypto fund manager faces U.S. tax charges
Authorities allege fund manager hid income, assets before exiting U.S.
- By: James Langton
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 15:50
ASIC secures record penalties in second half of 2025
Regulator details enhanced enforcement outcomes
- By: James Langton
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 15:40
ESMA consults on avoiding groupthink at financials
Regulators review suitability guidance for industry management
- By: James Langton
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 15:36
CUSMA worries persist, but businesses taking small wins from court’s tariff decision
Under Trump's latest executive order, CUSMA-compliant goods crossing the border remain exempt from tariffs
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 14:56
CUSMA review critical to Canada, U.S. not so much
Trade deal's end would weigh on growth, employment, interest rates
- By: James Langton
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 14:44
Housing affordability challenges remain despite recent improvements: CMHC
A slow, prolonged erosion of affordability conditions began in the early 2000s
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 14:15
BMO, ex-trader sanctioned in front-running case
MX agrees to $289,000 in fines and costs ordered against firm, former trader
- By: James Langton
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 10:56
SDNY offers companies ‘get out of jail free’ card
U.S. attorney's office to hold individuals accountable for financial misdeeds
- By: James Langton
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 10:47
Energy security is driving the transition to electricity
In a world where energy and other critical inputs don’t move freely, more sustainable systems are emerging
- By: John Cook
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 09:35
National Bank reports $1.25B Q1 profit as it reports strong loan growth
The gains were driven by the bank's diversified, complementary franchises: CEO
- By: The Canadian Press with files from IE staff
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 09:16
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