Canadians’ household debt is high, but risk of major shock is low: economists
While more Canadians will fall behind on debt payments, recent report says most households will manage
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023
- 11:45
Top Stories in News
Feds release draft changes to pension rules for “unlocatable” members
Draft rules are intended to help administrators match beneficiaries with unclaimed pension benefits
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023
- 17:12
Private credit faces stress test: Moody’s
With factors that drove growth now in reverse, sector confronts array of headwinds
- By: James Langton
- June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023
- 17:06
ISSB finalizes climate standards. Now comes the hard part
Securities regulators to review final standards as implementation challenge looms
- By: James Langton
- June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023
- 15:40
Industry News
Brookfield makes takeover offer for American Equity Investment Life Holding
Both companies said there was no guarantee that an agreement will be reached
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023
- 14:42
Industry moves this week
Manulife names new public markets CIO
- By: IE Staff
- June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023
- 13:27
Research and Markets
Europe’s interest rates to stay high as long as needed to defeat inflation, central bank chief says
New inflation figures are to be published Friday
- By: David Mchugh, The Associated Press
- June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023
- 12:13
Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 3.4%, but forecasters still expect July rate hike
The long-awaited decline in food inflation has yet to come
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023
- 12:03
Ex-Bridging CEO refuses to participate in OSC hearing
David Sharpe rebuffs Tribunal proceeding, to pursue concerns in court
- By: James Langton
- June 26, 2023 June 26, 2023
- 17:39
Canada Disability Benefit Act receives royal assent
Benefit is meant to support working-age Canadians with disabilities, but details still to be determined
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- June 26, 2023 June 26, 2023
- 16:32
OBSI adds two consumer interest directors to board
Governance changes follow consultation and independent review
- By: IE Staff
- June 26, 2023 June 26, 2023
- 16:01
From the Regulators
Shopify to fight CRA request for six years of merchant tax records: CEO
Government said records were being sought to verify that merchants were obeying tax acts
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- June 26, 2023 June 26, 2023
- 15:43
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