IMF upgrades outlook for the global economy in 2023
Output should grow 2.9%, global inflation should fall to 6.6%
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023
- 12:12
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FP Canada lobbying feds for financial planning tax credit
The organization wants to improve lower-income earners' access to planning
- By: Mark Burgess
- January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023
- 11:36
Europe scrapes out economic growth by dodging gas disaster
3.5% growth could mask private consumption contraction
- By: David Mchugh, The Associated Press
- January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023
- 11:32
Canadian economy grew slightly in November, expected to slow further
Annualized Q4 growth at 1.6%, slowdown in housing-related orders
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023
- 10:58
From the Regulators
Victim can sue bank over fraudulent transfer, B.C. court rules
The bank may have had a duty to warn the customer about a scheme
- By: James Langton
- January 30, 2023 January 30, 2023
- 16:51
Banks’ derivatives activity surged in Q3: BIS
Volatility and uncertainty drove a rise in banks' cross-border claims
- By: James Langton
- January 30, 2023 January 30, 2023
- 15:27
Firms falling short of “best interest” standards: SEC
Regulator's reviews uncover shortcomings in brokers' Reg BI compliance
- By: James Langton
- January 30, 2023 January 30, 2023
- 15:22
Research and Markets
Companies make progress on anti-Black racism, but workers worry about recession: poll
Concerns about what an economic slowdown could mean for Black Canadians weighed on many of those surveyed
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 30, 2023 January 30, 2023
- 14:38
From the Regulators
Fed set to impose smaller hike, may hint of fewer increases
A downshift in rate increases is fueling enthusiasm on Wall Street that hikes will soon stop
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- January 30, 2023 January 30, 2023
- 11:37
People
WCM honours 18 executive leaders
The award recipients will receive six months of individual executive coaching
- By: IE Staff
- January 30, 2023 January 30, 2023
- 11:07
Active management still the money maker
Pricier active funds to produce bulk of revenues, even as asset share erodes, ISS reports
- By: James Langton
- January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023
- 15:47
Financial sector downgrades outpace upgrades: Fitch
Macro slowdown and emerging-market sovereign downgrades loom over ratings
- By: James Langton
- January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023
- 15:03
From the Regulators
Court finds murdered man’s life policy was valid, again
Desjardins' appeal rejected as insurer failed to prove fraud on life application
- By: James Langton
- January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023
- 14:54
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