Anti-ESG funds take off, but soon stumble
The backlash to ESG investing fails to find traction with investors, Morningstar reports
- By: James Langton
- June 8, 2023 June 8, 2023
- 13:55
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Europe’s economy shrank. For households that are hurting, it’s just numbers
The eurozone had a technical recession, with output dropping in Q4 2022 and Q1 2023
- By: David Mchugh, The Associated Press, Courtney Bonnell, The Associated Press
- June 8, 2023 June 8, 2023
- 11:35
What is ESG integration, anyway?
There's no one way to perform ESG integration, but a definition is forthcoming
- By: Melissa Shin
- June 8, 2023 June 8, 2023
- 09:28
Most economists say Fed is likely done, for now
SIFMA survey finds U.S. industry economists expect Federal Open Market Committee to hit pause
- By: James Langton
- June 7, 2023 June 7, 2023
- 17:06
ESMA flags concerns over fund costs
Efficient portfolio management costs continue to worry regulators
- By: James Langton
- June 7, 2023 June 7, 2023
- 15:39
Moody’s calls Franklin, Great-West deal a win-win
Rating agency says strategic partnership has attractive benefits for all players
- By: James Langton
- June 7, 2023 June 7, 2023
- 15:18
Health of U.S. credit fundamentals still under scrutiny: DBRS
U.S. sovereign rating remains under review amid concerns over political strife
- By: James Langton
- June 7, 2023 June 7, 2023
- 15:02
Is it a ‘skip’ or a ‘pause’? Language matters as Fed prepares for rate announcement
Calling the expected non-rise a "skip" would be seen as compromise between rate hawks and doves in U.S.
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- June 7, 2023 June 7, 2023
- 14:48
Economic slowdown on horizon for many Canadian provinces: Conference Board
Recession is likely for much of the country later this year, new research shows
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 7, 2023 June 7, 2023
- 14:27
Feds consult on fighting money laundering and terrorist financing
Government also seeks comment on creation of new financial crimes agency
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- June 7, 2023 June 7, 2023
- 12:52
Court denies Bridging investors’ bid for money back
Chief justice finds motion is premature, directs receiver to address distribution issues
- By: James Langton
- June 7, 2023 June 7, 2023
- 12:14
Bank of Canada raises key interest rate amid stubbornly high inflation
Key interest rate now sits at 4.75%, highest it's been since 2001
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 7, 2023 June 7, 2023
- 11:34
Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade surplus rose to $1.9B in April
Exports for April rose 2.5% led by energy and mineral products
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 7, 2023 June 7, 2023
- 11:15
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