Tech roundup: Two banks launch AI initiatives
Plus, other software updates and a partnership
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 24, 2026 April 23, 2026
- 09:00
Plus, other software updates and a partnership
Thursday's market performance aside, "it's been a really strong three, four weeks"
Regulators give exchanges more leeway on inter-listed securities
It also wants to increase labour productivity by 3.3%
Raw material, producer prices rise sharply due to energy products
Organized South Asian gangs targeting business owners in Canada
Since late March, expectations have built that the U.S., Iran will avoid a worst-case scenario for the global economy
Brent oil briefly barrelled above US$107 on Thursday
Global regulators considering role of advice in alternative investing
"We're kind of in limbo here,” iA Private Wealth advisor says
Scheme targeted existing clients, not the public, ex-rep tried to argue
Regulator targets unregistered peer-to-peer crypto platforms
Meanwhile, the U.S. stock market held relatively steady near its records
Paper calls for guardrails against negative side effects of digital innovation
Asset performance to weaken as growth slows and inflation, rates face pressure
Shell companies, crypto exchange processed US$470 million in drug money
In series of legal filings, regulator claims exclusive jurisdiction
Project designed to avoid creating needless burden with new regime
The Fed left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for 3rd straight meeting on Wednesday
U.S. subsidiary of CI Financial seeks to plug "gap" in Canadian ultra-high-net-worth market
Meanwhile, Canadian direct investment abroad rose 2.8% to $2.4 trillion
Powell has signalled he could stay on Fed board after term as chair ends May 15
Seasoned ETF exec will help asset manager build "an entire footprint" in the country
Plus, another BMO alum joins software firm, new faces at Manulife and Optimize Wealth, and more
Plus, a new gold bullion mutual fund and a slew of product lineup changes
Clarity for clients makes it easier to shop across carriers
At the same time, both fund types recorded positive net sales