Crypto, climate, commodity markets top FSB agenda
Global policy group details priorities ahead of G20 meeting later this week
- By: James Langton
- February 21, 2023 February 21, 2023
- 16:34
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Research and Markets
Canadian retail sales rose 0.5% to $62.1 billion in December
Preliminary estimates for January suggest consumers continued spending in the new year
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 21, 2023 February 21, 2023
- 16:17
Investors flocking to energy transition, TSX Venture 50 list shows
Lithium, hydrogen and solar power companies were among last year's top performers
- By: Amanda Stephenson, Canadian Press
- February 21, 2023 February 21, 2023
- 16:12
From the Regulators
Appeal court rejects charter challenge in BCSC investigation
Prospective witness failed to prove real risk of U.S. criminal prosecution
- By: James Langton
- February 21, 2023 February 21, 2023
- 15:15
CIBC agrees to settle Cerberus lawsuit for US$770 million
CIBC says it recorded a pre-tax provision of $1.17 billion related to the settlement in its Q1 results
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 21, 2023 February 21, 2023
- 14:03
From the Regulators
Asset management rules up for debate in U.K.
FCA launches consultation on possible changes
- By: James Langton
- February 21, 2023 February 21, 2023
- 13:43
GDP growth slowed in Q4, OECD says
Canada among the strongest in the G7 for growth in 2022
- By: James Langton
- February 21, 2023 February 21, 2023
- 13:28
Move to T+1 a plus for securities industry: Moody’s
Complex undertaking will reduce counterparty risk, as well as margin and liquidity demands
- By: James Langton
- February 21, 2023 February 21, 2023
- 13:23
Research and Markets
Minority representation in U.S. boardrooms hits 20%
Rise in black directors drives increase in board diversity, ISS reports
- By: James Langton
- February 21, 2023 February 21, 2023
- 13:13
Canada’s annual inflation rate slowed in January, signalling good news for the BoC
Inflation slowed to 5.9%, down from 6.3% in December
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- February 21, 2023 February 21, 2023
- 13:00
Excess household savings may help economy avoid harsher downturn: BMO
Top 40% of households put more into their savings
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- February 17, 2023 February 17, 2023
- 15:50
Sure insolvencies are up, but they started super low
Increases in bankruptcy and debt restructurings reflect rising pressures, alongside normalizing numbers, TD reports
- By: James Langton
- February 17, 2023 February 17, 2023
- 15:26
Industry News
Fed’s Barkin: “Slow progress” on inflation, sees more hikes
Bank of America, Goldman Sachs predict U.S. will hike rate to 5.25% or 5.5%
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- February 17, 2023 February 17, 2023
- 14:52
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