S&P/TSX composite rises nearly 500 points, U.S. market gains tempered by Fed minutes
Shopify shares rose 7.6%, adding the most points to the TSX on Wednesday
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 16:56
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Fed minutes: Lower inflation needed before many officials will support rate cuts
The minutes underscored the deeply divided nature of the committee
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 16:37
CRA announces prescribed rate for Q2 2026
Agency confirms the interest rate on overdue tax will remain 7%
- By: IE Staff
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 16:36
SEC proposes to ease fund reporting requirements
Regulator aims to reduce burden by relaxing portfolio reporting rules
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 15:31
Canadian Lenders Association acquires regulatory tech body
Merger reflects the regulatory environment's complexity, need for a unified approach: CRTA
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 15:28
CIRO faces second potential class action following data breach
Investor, former registrant allege regulator was negligent in protecting personal data
- By: Michelle Schriver
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 15:13
Canada avoided recession in 2025, but risk remains
U.S. trade relationship biggest threat to economy in 2026: BMO
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 14:15
BoC hits fintech with compliance order
Bank halts retail payment activity, citing concerns about shortfall
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 13:58
Mega deals drive robust M&A: Crosbie & Co.
Improved sentiment underpins revival in dealmaking
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 13:52
IA posts $287M Q4 core earnings
Canadian insurance earnings fell, while wealth management earnings rose
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 13:22
Nuveen and Schroders merger to create US$2.5-trillion asset manager
Board of U.K.-based Schroder has endorsed the £9.9B offer
- By: IE Staff
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 13:14
CIBC warns overstated housing starts mask economic weakness in Canada
New report calls on all levels of government to work harder to cut the cost of buying a home
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 12:04
Mining stocks dominate TSX Venture 50 list amid rotation into resource sector
The 48 mining companies on the list accounted for a total average share price increase of 443%
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 11:48
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