Europe’s economy grows after months of stagnation, but rate hikes weigh on businesses
The 20 eurozone countries saw modest growth in Q2
- By: David Mchugh, The Associated Press
- July 31, 2023 July 31, 2023
- 11:35
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How to protect older investors from digital fraud
Setting up verification methods with clients can help prevent them from being fleeced
- By: Sabina Wex
- July 28, 2023 July 28, 2023
- 16:12
Long-term forecast lower: ECB
Core inflation calls revised higher, amid growth, wage pressures
- By: James Langton
- July 28, 2023 July 28, 2023
- 15:21
Money market rules are OK after all: Moody’s
Major reforms unlikely after review finds funds resilient to market stress
- By: James Langton
- July 28, 2023 July 28, 2023
- 15:12
Higher rates exposing financial fragilities: Fitch
Emerging markets faring better, thanks to their smaller pandemic responses
- By: James Langton
- July 28, 2023 July 28, 2023
- 14:51
Rising rates weigh on credit growth, deposits: BIS
Impacts of tighter financial conditions, banking stress evident in Q1
- By: James Langton
- July 28, 2023 July 28, 2023
- 14:26
Europe’s banks could survive a drastic economic downturn, stress test shows
Individual bank scores will be used by banking regulators in determining how much capital they need to hold in reserve
- By: The Associated Press
- July 28, 2023 July 28, 2023
- 14:10
Japan’s central bank retains key interest rate, fine tunes bond purchases for more flexibility
Benchmark interest rate stays at minus 0.1%, taking a nimbler approach to keep financial markets stable
- By: The Associated Press
- July 28, 2023 July 28, 2023
- 12:43
StatCan says economy grew 0.3% in May, estimates 1% growth for Q2
Performance was slightly lower than expected, given reduced mining and oil and gas operations
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 28, 2023 July 28, 2023
- 12:30
Federal government posts $1.5B surplus for first two months of fiscal year
Revenues rose by $1.3 billion on higher interest and employment insurance premiums, and greater proceeds from personal income tax
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 28, 2023 July 28, 2023
- 12:10
A closely-tracked inflation gauge falls to its lowest level in more than 2 years
Weakening inflation suggests the Fed may be able to achieve a difficult ``soft landing'' for the economy
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- July 28, 2023 July 28, 2023
- 11:40
Canadian venture capital funding bounces back in Q2
But the $3.25 billion in total disbursements in the first half of the year compares with $4.72 billion in the first six months last year
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 28, 2023 July 28, 2023
- 11:13
From the Regulators
CRA releases revised form for mandatory tax disclosures
Expanded reporting regime is intended to help the CRA fight aggressive tax planning
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 27, 2023 July 27, 2023
- 17:16
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