ETF investors continued to favour cash in July
New money market products were rewarded, according National Bank's monthly report
- By: Mark Burgess
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 16:39
Top Stories in News
Are high rates affecting the market for books of business?
Any impact of higher borrowing costs is subtle, as many factors can determine the value of a practice
- By: Todd Humber
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 16:33
Banking executive named president of Kansas City Fed
Jeffrey Schmid replaces Esther George, who retired in January
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 14:41
Fitch downgrades US credit rating, citing mounting debt and political divisions
New rating, AA+, is still considered well into investment grade
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 13:32
Research and Markets
U.S., European earnings revisions tilt upward
Analyst sentiment turns rosier for S&P 500 companies, Refinitiv reports
- By: James Langton
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 13:10
Adviser’s insider trading more extensive than SEC thought
Offshore stock trades came alongside previously-sanctioned options trades
- By: James Langton
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 13:01
Canadian M&A finds stability in Q2: Crosbie and Co.
Deal volume ticked up, value surged on mega-deal strength
- By: James Langton
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 12:36
Vancouver home prices rise, sales up nearly 30% from last July
Sales in the market totalled 2,455 last month, a 28.9% increase from a year ago
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 12:23
From the Regulators
Regulators say advisor awards based on production may mislead clients
The CSA and CIRO will consider such awards a compliance issue
- By: James Langton
- August 1, 2023 August 16, 2023
- 17:44
Court poised to certify BMO holiday pay class action
B.C. court says case meets criteria and allows plaintiff to revise claim
- August 1, 2023 August 1, 2023
- 16:32
Hedge funds intensified March 2020 market turmoil: report
BoC research found that hedge funds joined the selling action in bond markets
- By: James Langton
- August 1, 2023 August 1, 2023
- 16:18
Products
Product roundup: Invesco, Canada Life target funds for macro environment
Plus, asset managers continue corporate-class windup
- By: Mark Burgess
- August 1, 2023 August 1, 2023
- 15:49
National Bank to buy SVB’s Canadian commercial loan portfolio
Much of the portfolio is focused on the technology and life science sectors
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 1, 2023 August 1, 2023
- 15:24
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