Crypto firms acted like banks, then collapsed like dominoes
In less than 12 months, nearly all the biggest lenders have failed spectacularly
- By: Ken Sweet
- January 24, 2023 January 24, 2023
- 12:44
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Federal Reserve and the markets in standoff on rate hikes
Sooner or later, someone has to blink
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- January 24, 2023 January 24, 2023
- 12:38
What’s new from fund manufacturers
Asset managers launched low-vol, covered call and low-fee index funds to start the year
- By: Greg Meckbach
- January 24, 2023 January 24, 2023
- 12:11
Mutual funds saw $44B in net redemptions last year: IFIC
December was another negative month for mutual funds, while ETF sales ended the year firmly in positive territory
- By: James Langton
- January 24, 2023 January 24, 2023
- 11:32
Interest in responsible investing wavers amid greenwashing concerns
Survey finds interest in RI is declining in the face of challenges
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 24, 2023 January 24, 2023
- 11:08
From the Regulators
New SRO plans October business continuity test
The biennial exercise will be coordinated with the U.S. industry
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2023 January 23, 2023
- 16:09
From the Regulators
FSRA proposes cyber guidance for title credentialing bodies
Groups issuing financial planner and advisor titles must meet cybersecurity guidelines
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2023 January 23, 2023
- 15:37
Loonie to gain as rate hikes cease: CIBC
The U.S. dollar is expected to soften as rates peak, giving way to other drivers
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2023 January 23, 2023
- 14:52
Fed’s climate exercise will pay off for banks
The review will help banks beef up climate planning and data gathering, Moody's says
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2023 January 23, 2023
- 14:46
Bloomberg sanctioned over bond pricing disclosures
Securities prices sometimes relied on single sources, the SEC alleged
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2023 January 23, 2023
- 14:38
From the Regulators
Advisor hit hardest in Amaya Gaming insider trading case
An Ontario tribunal handed down $5.1 million in penalties and other costs
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2023 January 23, 2023
- 14:33
A quarter of Canadians think prices will eventually fall. Here’s why that’s unlikely
For now, the central bank's worries are far removed from fears of deflation
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- January 23, 2023 January 23, 2023
- 11:36
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