Risks to global credit are up: Fitch
Even if Middle East conflict abates, global risk outlook has fundamentally shifted
- By: James Langton
- April 17, 2026 April 17, 2026
- 14:49
Firms no longer qualify for narrower online advisor exemption
Low-income families will receive GST credit top-up
Arrangement could encourage more or riskier trades, critics say
ETF assets under management now sit at US$20 trillion
S&P 500 leaps to an all-time high
CPPIB and Public Sector Pension Investment Board are partners in the event
Housing market continues to lose momentum: CMHC
Short-term impact not likely to affect the BoC's next rate decision on April 29
Oil prices climbed, showing that caution still remains in financial markets
The banks are dropping their interim emission reduction targets due to various factors
Proposals out for 90-day comment period, final regime slated for Jan. 1, 2028
The deal comes amid signs of renewed optimism in Canadian real estate: KingSett head
Meanwhile, the U.S. stock market held relatively steady near its records
Paper calls for guardrails against negative side effects of digital innovation
Asset performance to weaken as growth slows and inflation, rates face pressure
Shell companies, crypto exchange processed US$470 million in drug money
In series of legal filings, regulator claims exclusive jurisdiction
Project designed to avoid creating needless burden with new regime
The Fed left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for 3rd straight meeting on Wednesday
U.S. subsidiary of CI Financial seeks to plug "gap" in Canadian ultra-high-net-worth market
Meanwhile, Canadian direct investment abroad rose 2.8% to $2.4 trillion
Powell has signalled he could stay on Fed board after term as chair ends May 15
Seasoned ETF exec will help asset manager build "an entire footprint" in the country
Plus, another BMO alum joins software firm, new faces at Manulife and Optimize Wealth, and more
Plus, a new gold bullion mutual fund and a slew of product lineup changes
Clarity for clients makes it easier to shop across carriers
At the same time, both fund types recorded positive net sales