Laurentian Bank shares fall as it concludes review without deal to sell
Montreal-based bank said it will stick with its current business plan, with an increased focus on efficiency
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 14, 2023 April 4, 2024
- 10:56
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SEC alleges Virtu failed to guard client data
Firm rejects regulator's allegations, cites political motive for action
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 17:02
Industry moves this week
Head of Advocis resigns, and other industry moves
- By: Katie Keir
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 16:24
Research and Markets
Three officials sworn in at Federal Reserve
Governing board reaches full strength with Biden appointees
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 15:42
Dude, where’s my enforcement action?
SEC sanctions Stoner Cats creator over NFT sales
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 14:26
Jobless rates stick at low levels in July: OECD
Unemployment remains historically low in U.S., Europe
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 13:50
Fitch cuts forecasts for Canada, global economy
Weakness in China, tighter financial conditions weighing on outlook
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 13:39
U.K. economy shrinks in July amid bad weather and doctors’ strikes
Growth is expected to stay tepid
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 12:41
Research and Markets
Housing gap to restore affordability remains at about 3.5 million units: CMHC
The supply picture has improved somewhat in Ontario, but has worsened in other provinces like Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 12:35
High gas prices push up inflation, but prices overall are slowly moving in the right direction
Decline in the core measure points to inflation coming under control
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 12:23
Statistics Canada says household debt ratio down in Q2 as income grew
Disposable income comfortably outpaced the growth in debt, demand for mortgages fell
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 12:09
Products
Product roundup: Hamilton introduces first covered-call bond ETF
Plus, RBC iShares launches five thematic funds
- By: Mark Burgess
- September 13, 2023 October 10, 2023
- 09:27
Trade groups take on SEC custody reforms
In joint letter, industry associations lobby against proposed changes
- By: James Langton
- September 12, 2023 September 12, 2023
- 16:51
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