Home sales see largest annual rise in two years
Housing markets have settled down in recent months with prices moderating
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- August 15, 2023 August 15, 2023
- 14:01
Top Stories in News
Office vacancies could peak next year as companies solidify hybrid plans: report
A Colliers survey said more than half of companies have finalized their hybrid work policies
- By: Mark Burgess
- August 15, 2023 August 15, 2023
- 13:53
As inflation jumps to 3.3%, economists say uptick is bad news for BoC
Core measures of inflation eased slightly last month
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- August 15, 2023 August 15, 2023
- 13:51
Research and Markets
Retail sales rose solidly last month in a sign that U.S. consumers are still spending freely
But higher interest rates are weighing on economic activities dependent on credit
- By: Anne D’innocenzio, The Associated Press
- August 15, 2023 August 15, 2023
- 12:17
Industry News
Ontario Teachers’ post 1.9% first-half return as asset mix shifts to bonds
With interest rates rising, the fund increased its fixed income holdings
- By: Mark Burgess
- August 15, 2023 August 15, 2023
- 12:15
Which firms are seeking dual registration with CIRO?
The process of becoming dually registered could span several years, CIRO warns
- By: Katie Keir
- August 15, 2023 August 28, 2023
- 09:40
People
Jordy Chilcott joins Manulife Investment Management
Plus, other people moves across the financial industry
- By: Katie Keir
- August 15, 2023 August 14, 2023
- 07:30
Survey shows employers, workers might be aligning on hybrid work
Companies have now spent years ensuring employees can complete their duties both in-office and remotely
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- August 14, 2023 August 14, 2023
- 16:52
People
How to improve your out-of-office messages
The point of a vacation auto-reply is to let the receiver know exactly how to proceed in your absence
- By: Todd Humber
- August 14, 2023 August 14, 2023
- 16:45
From the Regulators
UBS settles case over mortgage-backed securities in lead-up to financial crisis
Latest settlement brings penalties in DoJ cases to over US$36 billion
- By: James Langton
- August 14, 2023 August 14, 2023
- 14:20
SEC sanctions U.K. auditor for faulty SPAC review
Company went public in a de-SPAC transaction following the audit
- By: James Langton
- August 14, 2023 August 14, 2023
- 13:18
Housing affordability a risk to lenders, investors: Moody’s
High prices and interest rates pose challenges to the home-building and mortgage sectors
- By: James Langton
- August 14, 2023 August 14, 2023
- 13:10
Research and Markets
Economists expect rise in inflation as price growth fight enters new phase
An increase in July's report probably wouldn't be a complete surprise to the Bank of Canada
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- August 14, 2023 August 14, 2023
- 10:17
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