Fed keeps key interest rate unchanged
Central bank foresees three rate cuts next year
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- December 13, 2023 December 13, 2023
- 14:41
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Household debt ratio falls in Q3, but service costs rise
Statistics Canada found household disposable income rose 1.0%, while credit market debt gained 0.8%
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 13, 2023 December 13, 2023
- 09:32
From the Regulators
Court allows BCSC to test new collection powers
Under 2020 changes, the regulator can target under-valued asset transfers
- By: James Langton
- December 13, 2023 December 13, 2023
- 09:25
Will there be a soft landing in 2024?
What happens next year is mainly in the hands of central banks, economists say
- By: Catherine Harris
- December 13, 2023 December 13, 2023
- 08:00
Bank regulator maintains uninsured mortgage stress test rate
OSFI says the stress test has produced a more resilient residential mortgage financing system
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 12, 2023 December 12, 2023
- 16:39
Equifax report says Q3 business delinquencies up from previous quarter
More businesses are seeking credit as the end of the year approaches
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 12, 2023 December 12, 2023
- 15:25
Pandemic exacerbates U.S. banks’ gender parity challenge
Pipeline of female leaders diverted by workplace shifts, DBRS says
- By: James Langton
- December 12, 2023 December 12, 2023
- 15:22
U.S. charges two in alleged crypto Ponzi scheme
Investors duped by scheme that promised AI-powered trading profits
- By: James Langton
- December 12, 2023 December 12, 2023
- 15:14
Investment firms skimming investors’ interest: FCA
U.K. regulator says investors not getting benefit of higher interest rates as firms "double dip"
- By: James Langton
- December 12, 2023 December 12, 2023
- 15:03
International investment position edges up: StatsCan
Foreign exchange gains offset by equity, bond market weakness
- By: James Langton
- December 12, 2023 December 12, 2023
- 14:53
Corporate emitters commit to disclosures but lack clear plans: report
The mixed results show firms still have a long way to go to meet Paris Agreement targets
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 12, 2023 December 12, 2023
- 14:41
U.S. consumer inflation eased slightly last month as gas prices fell, though some costs kept surging
The stickiness of inflation in the service sector will likely keep the Federal Reserve on guard
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- December 12, 2023 December 12, 2023
- 14:39
Private markets face challenge of deteriorating economy in 2024
High rates continue to affect private equity valuations, while private credit faces default risk
- By: Mark Burgess
- December 12, 2023 December 12, 2023
- 13:23
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