One in five firms faces climate-driven downgrades: Fitch
Growing share of global companies to confront rising transition risks
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2023 March 8, 2023
- 13:13
Top Stories in News
Corporate Canada well positioned to weather slowdown
TD says firms banked recent high profits, bolstering balance sheets
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2023 March 8, 2023
- 13:09
New SRO panel rejects proposed settlement
The case can either proceed to a contested hearing or the two sides may seek a new deal
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2023 March 8, 2023
- 12:56
Credit unions beating big banks when it comes to women in executive roles: report
The report said the pipeline of female talent seems to shrink going up the ranks
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- March 8, 2023 March 8, 2023
- 12:21
Industry News
Large Canaccord shareholder moves to oust directors opposed to takeover bid
The shareholder is pushing for board changes by May 10 and nominated two directors
- By: Mark Burgess
- March 8, 2023 March 13, 2023
- 11:24
Bank of Canada holds key rate for first time in a year, leaves door open to hikes
The economy has generally moved in the right direction for the bank as it aims to slow activity
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- March 8, 2023 March 8, 2023
- 10:36
Tax-efficient bond ETFs: not an oxymoron
Discount bond funds can play a role in non-registered accounts
- By: Rudy Luukko
- March 8, 2023 March 1, 2023
- 06:00
Industry News
Echelon Wealth to merge with PI Financial
The firms are looking to add scale and grow their wealth management business
- By: IE Staff
- March 7, 2023 September 14, 2023
- 17:41
What female advisors bring to clients
Helping women achieve their goals
- By: Maddie Johnson
- March 7, 2023 March 7, 2023
- 16:30
Industry News
Manitoba raises basic personal amount, tax brackets in pre-election budget
The basic personal exemption will rise to $15,000 from $10,145
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 7, 2023 March 7, 2023
- 16:29
Inflation eased again in January, OECD reports
Pullback in energy underpins softening price pressures
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2023 March 7, 2023
- 15:38
From the Regulators
OSFI fires first salvo on climate risk
Regulator issues initial guidance targeting financial firms' climate risk management, governance
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2023 March 7, 2023
- 12:35
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