Inflation rate falls slightly in November even as grocery, shelter costs rise rapidly
Mortgage interest costs up 14.5%
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- December 21, 2022 December 21, 2022
- 10:19
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CWB Wealth seeks to win business-owner clients
The bank hopes the recent merger of its private wealth firms will allow them to stand out in a crowded marketplace
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- December 21, 2022 December 21, 2022
- 09:30
Assets rebound but mutual fund redemptions persist
ETF sales climbed while mutual fund redemptions were steady, IFIC reported
- By: James Langton
- December 20, 2022 December 20, 2022
- 15:01
Retail spending in Canada shows signs of slowdown amid higher inflation, interest
Figures for November indicated weaker spending on goods despite Black Friday sales
- By: Brett Bundale
- December 20, 2022 December 20, 2022
- 14:11
In a surprise move, Bank of Japan loosens bond yield cap
Japan had been a holdout among major industrialized nations in allowing yields to rise
- By: The Associated Press
- December 20, 2022 December 20, 2022
- 14:03
From the Regulators
Shadow banks drove growth in global financial assets: FSB
Non-banks' share of global assets rose in 2021, led by investment funds
- By: James Langton
- December 20, 2022 December 20, 2022
- 13:52
From the Regulators
Wells Fargo to pay US$3.7 billion in restitution, penalties
Bank sanctioned over misconduct in auto lending and banking
- By: James Langton
- December 20, 2022 December 20, 2022
- 13:49
Research and Markets
Reliance on credit cards grows: StatsCan
Mortgage growth slowed but household credit card use is surging
- By: James Langton
- December 20, 2022 December 20, 2022
- 13:41
Uncertainty provides opportunity for long-term private investments: BlackRock
The role of private assets in portfolios has shifted, report says
- By: IE Staff
- December 20, 2022 December 20, 2022
- 13:15
Older Canadians mostly confident about aging and retirement: survey
A report found those over 80 were more positive about aging than younger retirees
- By: Maddie Johnson
- December 20, 2022 December 20, 2022
- 09:39
FTX founder agrees to extradition to U.S., attorney says
Bahamian authorities arrested Bankman-Fried last Monday at the request of the U.S. government
- By: The Associated Press
- December 19, 2022 December 19, 2022
- 16:45
SEC discretion nets tipster US$37M award
Regulator set aside timing requirements and ordered award for anonymous tips
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2022 December 19, 2022
- 14:56
SEC market overhaul to boost exchanges, hurt brokers
Proposed reforms are likely to drive volume away from wholesalers and market makers, reports say
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2022 December 19, 2022
- 13:21
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