Weak markets drag down mutual fund, ETF assets in March: SIMA
ETFs, however, fared better than mutual funds thanks to strong net inflows
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Conservatives’ proposal to defer capital gains tax is a game-changer: Golombek
Tax experts weigh in on Canada First Reinvestment Tax Cut and other election promises
How the major parties’ election promises could affect Canadians
All platforms promise lower taxes, cheaper housing
Tip that led to compliance exam gets rewarded
SEC pays tipster for info that spawned review, produced enforcement
- By: James Langton
More global issuers flirting with junk: Fitch
Potential downgrades from investment grade outnumber upgrade prospects
- By: James Langton
CFTC consults on 24/7 trading
Consultation examines risks, benefits of round-the-clock trading
- By: James Langton
The U.S. fight for factory jobs that no one wants
Getting workers back into low-paid, low-productivity jobs would not be a win: CIBC
- By: James Langton
Is your portfolio strategy built for today’s reality?
Rethinking how to build resilience with private markets investing
- By: Jay Bala
U.S., global economic outlook worsens in the face of Trump’s tariffs, IMF says
U.S. growth forecast at 1.8% with global GDP at 2.8% for 2025
How stocks, bonds and other markets have fared so far in 2025
U.S. markets started 2025 on a two-year winning streak; not so much since
Big Tech’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ heads into earnings season reeling from Trump turbulence
“The mass confusion created by this constant news flow out of the White House is dizzying for the industry and investors": analyst
China warns countries against making trade deals with the U.S. unfavourable to Beijing
“China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China’s interests”: China's Commerce Ministry
Costs, chaos rising as metal tariffs pile up with no end in sight
Industry leaders say tariffs could mean reduced demand in the automotive and construction sectors
Here’s why young people aren’t becoming financial advisors
Too many firms don't want them and too few Gen Zs care — a new York University study offers an idea
- By: Kevin Press
Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters
Economists worry that if the Fed's longstanding independence is questioned, it could disrupt markets and add to economic uncertainty in the U.S.
Industry moves this week
New appointments at Citibank Canada, Manulife, Odlum Brown, Raymond James, iA Wealth and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
Gold’s glitter is back as investors look for a safe ‘place to hide’
Spot gold hit a record high this week — it's up more than 20% this year as a result of multiple factors
- By: Noushin Ziafati
We need to stop talking about independence