CFTC plans tougher stance, bigger fines
New guidance signals larger fines, more misconduct admissions
- By: James Langton
- October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023
- 14:05
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ECB enters a new phase on path to digital euro
Policymakers move from digital currency design to preparation
- By: James Langton
- October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023
- 13:43
U.S. fund flows, AUM poised to resume gains
Bond funds set to shine, as equities cool, ISS MI forecasts
- By: James Langton
- October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023
- 13:27
OSFI response to mortgage proposals will please industry: expert
Real estate industry is likely breathing a sigh of relief that Canada's banking regulator may not move ahead with lending tightening
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023
- 12:27
China’s economy grows 4.9% in Q3
The world's second-largest economy beat expectations but economy slowing from previous quarter
- By: Zen Soo, The Associated Press
- October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023
- 12:15
U.K. inflation unchanged at 6.7% in September
Nevertheless, Bank of England not expected to raise interest rates at next policy meeting
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023
- 11:49
OBSI named sole provider for bank complaints
Finance also announced measures to tackle bank fees and mortgage relief
- By: James Langton
- October 17, 2023 October 17, 2023
- 17:55
Basel Committee issues crypto disclosure proposal
Standardization seeks to enable market discipline, reduce information asymmetry
- By: James Langton
- October 17, 2023 October 17, 2023
- 16:59
Banks to weather capital impact of risky mortgages
Change to address negative amortization mortgages a positive, Fitch says
- By: James Langton
- October 17, 2023 October 17, 2023
- 16:13
Inflation to trigger another rise in TFSA limit
Next year’s contribution amount can be calculated using CPI data released Tuesday
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- October 17, 2023 October 17, 2023
- 15:59
Retail sales rise solid 0.7% in September, reflecting U.S. shoppers’ resilience despite higher prices
Strong sales suggest the economy may not slow as much in the final three months of the year as previously expected
- By: Anne D’innocenzio, The Associated Press
- October 17, 2023 October 17, 2023
- 15:07
Slowdown in inflation supports interest rate pause next week, economists say
The latest reading is good news for the central bank ahead of its Oct. 25 rate decision
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- October 17, 2023 October 17, 2023
- 14:54
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Product roundup: Getting creative with asset-allocation funds
Horizons adds leverage, covered calls to all-in-one funds while Fidelity provides liquid alt exposure
- By: Mark Burgess
- October 17, 2023 October 17, 2023
- 14:48
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