Poverty rate to climb as inflation bites, income lags
More households falling behind as cost of living rises, StatsCan says
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023
- 14:45
Top Stories in News
Life agents falling short, FSRA finds
Almost half of high-risk agent reviews found best-practice failures
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023
- 14:39
U.S. job openings dip to 9.6 million, lowest since 2021
The job market is cooling but remains strong by historic standards
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023
- 13:55
Industry News
HSBC expects later close of Canadian division sale to RBC
Both the Competition Bureau and OSFI are reviewing the transaction, which requires approval from the finance minister
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023
- 13:51
Europe’s inflation inches up ahead of interest rate decision
Analysts say the ECB's meeting Thursday could end in a quarter- or half-percentage point rate hike
- By: David McHugh
- May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023
- 13:44
Product roundup: TD enters the bank ETF game
Plus, Purpose adds another U.S.-dollar cash fund
- By: Mark Burgess
- May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023
- 12:56
Client satisfaction tumbles with markets: J.D. Power
Lack of personalized advice created a void filled by negative returns, the latest survey says
- By: IE Staff
- May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023
- 10:56
FDIC recommends overhauling U.S. insurance deposit system
The proposal appears to acknowledge the FDIC is looking for ways to calm depositors and markets
- By: The Associated Press
- May 1, 2023 May 1, 2023
- 15:43
Research and Markets
U.S. banks lag on climate risk, but Fed’s effort a start
Climate guidance expected by the end of 2023, DBRS says
- By: James Langton
- May 1, 2023 May 1, 2023
- 14:24
Fed’s SVB review points to tougher bank regulation
Moody's says prudential requirements and supervision are likely to be stiffened
- By: James Langton
- May 1, 2023 May 1, 2023
- 14:12
Canadian economy stronger than previously thought in 2022
Provincial GDP data points to upward revision to national reading, BMO says
- By: James Langton
- May 1, 2023 May 1, 2023
- 14:00
Disability tax credit applications at “standstill” during CRA strike, advisors say
The DTC is a valuable credit for Canadians with disabilities and the key to other support programs
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 1, 2023 May 1, 2023
- 13:00
From the Regulators
Fed is set to raise rates yet again. Then what?
Officials want to see inflation decline consistently before considering major policy shifts
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- May 1, 2023 May 1, 2023
- 11:26
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