Half of first-time homebuyers likely to use FHSA: poll
A majority of respondents didn't know the features and benefits of the account
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023
- 12:38
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FINTRAC levies $1.3-million penalty against CIBC
The fine is the second announced this week, after RBC was also penalized
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023
- 12:22
Products
Product roundup: Desjardins brings first ALDAs to market
Deferred annuities were first introduced in 2019 federal budget
- By: Mark Burgess
- December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
- 16:31
Fintechs face stable outlook for 2024: Fitch
Solid balance sheets, low leverage, likely to leave ratings unaffected
- By: James Langton
- December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
- 15:58
Montreal home sales in November edged down from year ago
Home sales in the region totalled 2,664, down from 2,700 in November 2022
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
- 15:10
OSC aces audit follow-up, government needs work
Decision on tougher investor protection measures coming by end of 2025
- By: James Langton
- December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
- 14:42
FINRA sanctions four brokerage houses for improper securities lending practices
Firms to pay US$2.6 million, including US$1 million in client restitution
- By: James Langton
- December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
- 12:49
Both goods and services see productivity declines in Q3
The 0.8% drop is the sixth straight quarterly labour productivity decline, StatsCan reports
- By: James Langton
- December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
- 12:36
Statistics Canada reports $3B merchandise trade surplus for October
Imports fell 2.8% for the month to $63 billion
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 6, 2023 December 7, 2023
- 12:13
Big bank CEOs warn that new regulations could harm economy
Bankers warn that the proposals could negatively impact the economy at a time of geopolitical turmoil and inflation
- By: Ken Sweet
- December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
- 12:01
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady at 5%
In final decision of 2023, central bank says weaker growth and cooling job market suggests demand is no longer outpacing supply
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
- 11:48
From the Regulators
Senate committee calls for action on housing costs
Recommendations echo affordability measures in government's fall economic statement
- By: James Langton
- December 5, 2023 December 5, 2023
- 17:12
Greater Toronto home sales fall amid affordability challenges
In Vancouver, home sales rose as newly listed properties added to supply
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 5, 2023 December 5, 2023
- 15:30
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