Business leaders’ optimism fading: CPA survey
Rising interest rates seen as biggest challenge to economic growth
- By: IE Staff
- October 25, 2023 October 25, 2023
- 14:28
Top Stories in News
What a weaker loonie means for Canadians
Canadian dollar dips to 72.55 cents against the U.S. dollar
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- October 25, 2023 October 25, 2023
- 14:14
Hong Kong cuts taxes for foreign home buyers, stock traders
Unveils plans to reduce stamp duty on stock transactions, saying a vibrant stock market is vital to upholding the city's status as a financial hub
- By: Kanis Leung, Associated Press
- October 25, 2023 October 25, 2023
- 12:27
Businesses increasingly see importance of climate plans: survey
But inflation, interest rates, labour shortages and supply chain bottlenecks still ranked as more pressing
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 25, 2023 October 25, 2023
- 11:35
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%
Keeps door open to more rate hikes
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- October 25, 2023 October 25, 2023
- 11:07
CRA to charge 10% interest on tax owing
The prescribed rate is set to rise in Q1 2024
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- October 25, 2023 October 25, 2023
- 10:02
Industry News
Scotiabank says it will close eight branches across rural Newfoundland
Customers in affected communities requiring in-person banking services will have to go to other branches
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 24, 2023 October 24, 2023
- 17:01
BCSC sanctions company, exec for misleading investors
Former executive fined, banned for seven years due to misconduct
- By: James Langton
- October 24, 2023 October 26, 2023
- 16:47
Product roundup: Purpose gets tactical with thematic and one-ticket funds
Plus, BMO introduces structured-outcome ETFs
- By: Mark Burgess
- October 24, 2023 October 24, 2023
- 15:13
Macklem warned premiers about dangers of putting BoC’s independence at risk
The exchange is the latest example of the heightened political scrutiny the BoC has faced post-pandemic
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- October 24, 2023 October 24, 2023
- 14:20
U.S sustainable funds face continued outflows
Macroeconomic conditions, ESG backlash continue to drive investors away
- By: James Langton
- October 23, 2023 October 23, 2023
- 17:07
OSC seeks to ban Ponzi schemer
Debit machine scheme involved unregistered securities, regulator alleges
- By: James Langton
- October 23, 2023 October 23, 2023
- 17:00
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