BoC expected to raise rates again this week, vying to quash inflation faster
Forecasters say the economy has not softened enough for the central bank to back off
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- July 10, 2023 July 10, 2023
- 12:28
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Research and Markets
Debt, savings worries up as higher interest rates and costs take a toll: surveys
The Bank of Canada has identified household debt as a key risk
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 10, 2023 July 10, 2023
- 12:19
Industry moves this week
Industry veteran Roy Ratnavel to retire, plus a new senior role at Harbourfront Wealth
- By: Katie Keir
- July 7, 2023 July 7, 2023
- 15:23
From the Regulators
Firm tossed, broker charged for “Gold Star” churning
FINRA expels firm; SEC, DoJ charge broker for exploiting vulnerable investors
- By: James Langton
- July 7, 2023 July 7, 2023
- 15:10
From the Regulators
Ruling protects accredited investors’ privacy
OSC decision to deny access to investors' identities upheld
- By: James Langton
- July 7, 2023 July 7, 2023
- 14:36
Regulators ponder new benchmark
OSC, AMF consult on new Term CORRA to help ease demise of CDOR
- By: James Langton
- July 7, 2023 July 7, 2023
- 14:14
No more pencils, no more books: CIRO proposes nixing courses in new proficiency model
CIRO proposes to focus on exams instead
- By: James Langton
- July 7, 2023 July 7, 2023
- 14:03
Products
Product roundup: Leverage, covered calls and more money market funds
Horizons's new suite focuses on banks and large caps, while CI plans new money market ETFs
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 7, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 13:11
Research and Markets
Bank of Canada expected to raise rates next week, despite rise in unemployment
The increase came as the economy added 60,000 jobs in June, driven by gains in full-time work
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- July 7, 2023 July 7, 2023
- 10:14
U.S. hiring slowed in June, but figures still solid
The latest evidence of economic strength makes it all but certain that the Fed will resume rate hikes
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- July 7, 2023 July 7, 2023
- 10:08
Research and Markets
Almost half of Canadian investors plan to switch advisors: survey
After a volatile year in markets, more clients say they're willing to work with multiple providers
- By: Maddie Johnson
- July 6, 2023 July 6, 2023
- 16:48
Canadian equity deals slump in first half: Refinitiv
Issuance weakest since 1995 as IPOs, structured products and preferred issues were all scarce
- By: James Langton
- July 6, 2023 July 6, 2023
- 14:54
AMF taps top civil servant as new chief
Yves Ouellet to succeed Louis Morisset on Aug. 21
- By: James Langton
- July 6, 2023 July 6, 2023
- 14:26
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