S&P/TSX composite rises more than 200 points helped by oil prices, U.S. markets slide
The energy sector largely lifted the TSX higher
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 16:59
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CIRO calls for boost to independent director limits
SRO wants to give outside directors more time on the job
- By: James Langton
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 15:58
TD Wealth merges two business lines serving HNW clients
Advisors will benefit from a consolidated operating model
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 19, 2026 February 23, 2026
- 15:55
IFB chooses new E&O insurance broker
Willis will provide IFB members with bilingual support, more coverage options
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 15:48
Tariffs paid by mid-sized U.S. companies tripled last year: study
New expenses brought on by tariffs have led these firms to employ fewer workers, accept lower profits
- By: Josh Boak, The Associated Press
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 14:13
Canada, China lead downturn in global home prices
Global real housing prices continue slide that started in 2022
- By: James Langton
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 13:20
FSB launches review of crisis readiness
Group aims to beef up preparations for systemic stress events
- By: James Langton
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 13:12
U.S. advisor gets 90 months in jail for Ponzi scheme
Investors, mainly seniors, duped in pooled fund scheme, SEC charged
- By: James Langton
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 13:07
Ontario Teachers’ pension shifts climate strategy from emissions to investments
Pension board aims to double its "climate transition aligned" private investments to $70B by 2030
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 13:01
Half of Canadians contribute more to TFSAs than RRSPs: poll
"TFSAs are all-purpose vehicles”: Golombek
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 11:35
Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade deficit $1.3B in December
The result compared with a revised deficit of $2.6B for November
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 09:55
CIRO sanctions firm, exec for trading misconduct
Panel issues fines, disgorgement, along with suspensions
- By: James Langton
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 09:15
U.S. trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs
Exports rose 6% last year, while imports rose nearly 5%
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 09:03
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