U.K. inflation dips in August, though Bank of England still set to raise rates
Consumer prices index moderated to 6.7% in the year August, down from 6.8% in July
Top stories
Regulators mull redemption fees for investors who sell during market stress
Fund industry pushes back on reforms to address liquidity issues
Chinese officials express faith in economy, keep interest rates steady
Upbeat tone contrasts with fears that China’s economic concerns could dent global and regional growth
Canadians report financial security concerns as inflation hammers savings
RBC 2023 Financial Flexibility Poll finds that 77% of survey respondents say they would like to save more but can't
- By: IE Staff
Ex-broker pleads guilty in crypto fraud case
Clients' assets misappropriated rather than invested, U.S. authorities charged
- By: James Langton
Fitch sees alt managers weathering the storm
Locked-in capital, robust fees and dry powder should help firms ride out market stress
- By: James Langton
Small venture capital player becomes symbol in fight over corporate diversity policies
Fearless Fund co-founder says it will take trillions of dollars to close the racial and gender gap in venture capital funding
- By: Alexandra Olson
Bank of Canada watching its words to avoid rate cut speculation, summary reveals
Governing council said holding rates steady was the right decision for now, but worried about misinterpretation
Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals likelihood of another hike this year to fight inflation
Policymakers made clear Wednesday that they aren't close to declaring victory over the worst bout of inflation in 40 years
U.S. fund industry slams new SEC fund-name rules
Regulator aims for truth in advertising, seeks to combat greenwashing
- By: James Langton
Crypto company wrong to cancel options, court finds
Power to award options lies with board, not management
- By: James Langton
Report Card on Banks 2023 main chart
How branch-based financial advisors and planners rated their firms’ performance
- By: IE Staff
FSRA publishes final fee rule for its sectors
The rule includes the regulator's fee calculations for credentialing bodies
- By: IE Staff
CFTC rewards pair of tipsters
Whistleblowers provided extensive ongoing cooperation, regulator said
- By: James Langton
Task force issues disclosure recommendations for nature, biodiversity risk
The aim is informed capital allocation decisions
- By: James Langton
Borrowing beefs up in July: StatsCan
Outstanding mortgage and credit card balances rise
- By: James Langton
Amid inflation, Canadians cut costs but not big goals: poll
Despite concerns about saving, only 13% of respondents recently consulted an advisor
- By: IE Staff
Brand Knowledge
State of the healthcare sector ahead of 2024
The US healthcare sector offers non-cyclical growth drivers, but the coming election raises concerns. The portfolio manager behind Canada’s largest US Healthcare ETF addresses those…
Firm hopes to support younger advisors through new practice financing program
Richardson Wealth launched a flexible program earlier this year to fund internal succession plans
How to write a job posting for an assistant
Every job posting must answer three main questions
- By: Todd Humber
- June 9, 2023 June 9, 2023
- 09:00
In tight labour market, finding a good assistant isn’t getting any easier
Firms should focus on retention as well as recruitment
- By: Todd Humber
- June 6, 2023 June 9, 2023
- 10:00
When your child isn’t fit to be your successor
Realizing the person you want to take over your practice isn't qualified can be a dramatic moment. How should you handle it?
- By: Melissa Shin
- May 29, 2023 June 9, 2023
- 12:14
Enforcement money should be spent on investors