Laurentian Bank launches strategic review that could lead to sale
The bank said it's committed to its 2023 strategy and fiscal priorities while the review takes place
- By: IE Staff
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 17:49
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OSFI proposes changes to capital requirements with eye on mortgage risks
Regulator says proposals should encourage banks to reduce the number of mortgages that would go into negative amortization
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 16:44
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Why clients with large RRSPs and RRIFs might benefit from earlier withdrawals
Strategic withdrawals allow clients to smooth out their income levels over retirement
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 11, 2023 July 17, 2023
- 15:23
From the Regulators
BofA hit with $250 million in fines and customer refunds for “double-dipping” fees, fake accounts
BofA has been cutting down on its reliance on overdraft fee revenue
- By: The Associated Press
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 14:56
As pandemic business loan repayment deadline looms, calls for extending deadline grow
Businesses that pay back their loans by the end of the year are eligible to have up to one-third of their loans forgiven
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 13:48
U.K. wages are rising at a record pace. That makes higher interest rates more likely
Expectations of higher borrowing rates are having a knock-on effect across lending markets
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 13:40
Industry News
Ottawa extends consultation period for RBC–HSBC deal after technical difficulties
Finance extended the consultation period by 15 days to July 21
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 13:32
The secret to hiring summer students
Setting expectations early, assigning specific projects and building in time for fun will lead to a successful experience
- By: Melissa Shin
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 12:46
Population growth the “wrinkle” in BoC’s inflation plan
A growing population has boosted spending and the housing market but could help tame wage inflation, reports say
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 12:35
ETF trends from the first half of 2023
Facing uncertainty, investors opted for security and attractive yields
- By: Rudy Luukko
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 12:00
Liberal tax promise tracker, summer 2023 edition
Here’s the status of tax proposals that matter to your clients
- By: Melissa Shin, Rudy Mezzetta
- July 10, 2023 July 10, 2023
- 16:24
Governments need to remove interprovincial trade barriers: CFIB
Businesses want professional licences and certifications to apply across jurisdictions
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 10, 2023 July 10, 2023
- 14:53
What to watch for in Q2 earnings season
Wage gains may cut into profit margins, hitting stocks in the second half of the year
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 10, 2023 July 10, 2023
- 14:21
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