U.S. banking crisis averted, but challenges remain
Regulators prevented bank runs in wake of SVB, but rating agencies say funding and liquidity problems persist
- By: James Langton
- March 14, 2023 March 14, 2023
- 13:16
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Unemployment stubbornly low, OECD reports
Jobless rates remain near record lows amid still-tight labour markets
- By: James Langton
- March 14, 2023 March 14, 2023
- 13:00
Research and Markets
U.S. inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot
The Fed may get some unintentional help in its inflation fight from the aftereffects of the SVB collapse
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- March 14, 2023 March 14, 2023
- 12:19
Industry groups call for changes to RRIF rules
The Finance Department is studying RRIFs in response to a House of Commons motion
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 13, 2023 March 13, 2023
- 16:58
Oil prices to stay higher for longer: Fitch
Geopolitical tensions and OPEC+ to keep prices elevated in short term
- By: James Langton
- March 13, 2023 March 13, 2023
- 16:18
European regulators seek climate data for structured products
Investors and supervisors need data on underlying assets, regulators say
- By: James Langton
- March 13, 2023 March 13, 2023
- 16:15
From the Regulators
Former fund rep’s suit against Quebec regulator tossed
Quebec court cites statutory immunity in dismissing claim
- By: James Langton
- March 13, 2023 March 13, 2023
- 15:51
Silicon Valley Bank collapse presents low risk for Canadian sector: analysts
Canadian banks are much less exposed to the technology sector
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- March 13, 2023 March 13, 2023
- 14:54
Canadian industry singing praises of Inflation Reduction Act as federal budget nears
The legislation offers about $375 billion in tax credits to help the U.S. clean energy industry
- By: Amanda Stephenson, Canadian Press
- March 13, 2023 March 13, 2023
- 14:43
Research and Markets
Household debt-to-income ratio edges lower as interest payments expand
Disposable income increased 3% while household credit market debt edged up 0.8%
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 13, 2023 March 13, 2023
- 12:44
Canaccord directors opposed to takeover bid resign
The firm appointed Terrence Lyons as director and member of the committee evaluating the bid
- By: Mark Burgess
- March 13, 2023 March 13, 2023
- 11:12
OSFI seizes assets of Toronto branch of Silicon Valley Bank
Peter Routledge stressed that SVB in Canada does not take deposits from Canadians
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 13, 2023 March 13, 2023
- 09:23
Former fund rep sanctioned for loans from clients
Rep fined, banned after borrowing from clients, misleading dealer
- By: James Langton
- March 10, 2023 March 10, 2023
- 19:12
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