A look back at the year in ETFs
Leverage, disruptive tech, ESG and a series of firsts marked 2022 launches
- By: Rudy Luukko
- January 10, 2023 January 9, 2023
- 13:00
Top Stories in News
World Bank warning: Global economy is at risk of recession
The global lender slashed its forecast for global growth this year by nearly half to just 1.7%
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- January 10, 2023 January 10, 2023
- 10:52
From the Regulators
Powell: Fed has only narrow role to play on climate change
``We are not, and will not be, a 'climate policymaker,''' the Fed chair said at a conference
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, David McHugh
- January 10, 2023 January 10, 2023
- 10:41
Nova Scotians warned about “pig-butchering” crypto scam that has cost victims $750K
Regulators in North America believe more than $1 billion has been lost to crypto scammers since 2021
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 9, 2023 January 9, 2023
- 14:49
U.S. regulators’ crypto warning to weigh on sector: Moody’s
Government-led digital money projects are more likely, report says
- By: James Langton
- January 9, 2023 January 9, 2023
- 14:43
Revenue forecasts cut on economic woes
Fitch lowers corporate revenue projections, citing macro risks
- By: James Langton
- January 9, 2023 January 9, 2023
- 14:33
SEC charges ex-McDonald’s CEO over firing disclosure
Regulator alleged investors weren't told the truth about CEO's dismissal
- By: James Langton
- January 9, 2023 January 9, 2023
- 14:26
Energy price volatility to continue in 2023 amid geopolitical uncertainty: Deloitte
Global demand for oil and natural gas will likely elevate prices and benefit Canadian energy companies
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- January 9, 2023 January 9, 2023
- 13:01
Industry News
Bank CEOs say higher credit requirements manageable
In December, OSFI raised banks' capital requirements by half a percentage point
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- January 9, 2023 January 9, 2023
- 12:54
Industry News
Management-led group makes takeover bid for Canaccord Genuity
Special committee of board members has reservations about the offer
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- January 9, 2023 January 9, 2023
- 11:41
Research and Markets
No negativity bias in economic news coverage, Federal Reserve research finds
Rather, the economy reacts more strongly to negative news
- By: James Langton
- January 6, 2023 January 6, 2023
- 15:43
More rate hikes looming, even as energy, supply issues ease
Inflation shifts from goods to services, BMO report explains
- By: James Langton
- January 6, 2023 January 6, 2023
- 15:33
ETFs gained while mutual funds felt pain in 2022
Fund flows reflected flight to safety, tactical positioning
- By: IE Staff
- January 6, 2023 January 6, 2023
- 15:31
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