Things may be looking up for Canada
A pair of portfolio managers make the case for cautious optimism
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Industry groups urge Ontario to rethink taxation
Pre-budget submissions also float single insurance licensing system among provinces, fiduciary standard for advisors
Stocks rise, oil prices ease as Wall Street keeps yo-yoing because of the war with Iran
The latest flip-flop came after the U.S. delivered plan to Iran to pause war
Wealthsimple gets regulatory green light to get in on prediction markets
It's the second firm in Canada to receive approval to offer futures and forecast contracts
- By: Noushin Ziafati
Bank competition grows, but Big Tech faces doubts
Approval of charters for non-banks on the rise, but industry wary of tech giants: Fitch
- By: James Langton
The math of life insurance pt. 2
Thinking about life insurance as a portfolio of products, and three client service best practices
- By: Jeff Cait
Canadian and U.S. stock markets rise on hopes of an end to Iran war
May crude oil contract declines US$2.03 to US$90.32 per barrel
RBC’s legal action tossed for excessive delay
Court dismisses case, citing importance of timely dispute resolution
- By: James Langton
Manulife partners with cancer support provider to launch pilot program
Health coaches to support group benefits clients throughout cancer journey
- By: Jonathan Got
Easing bank regulation a negative for investors
Reducing burdens, pushing growth and innovation brings risk: Moody's
- By: James Langton
Trailer fees in FCA’s crosshairs once again
Concerns about investor harm arise as trailers persist, despite 2012 ban
The return of geopolitics
If oil supply hasn’t returned to normal by mid-year, higher inflation and slowing global growth could become the dominant themes of 2026
- By: Steve Locke
Ontario plans temporary boost to HST rebates on new homes in bid to energize sector
The Ministry of Finance estimates the measure will spark an additional 8,000 housing starts
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Financial leaders pushing for new approaches amid geopolitical tensions
Rising risks will bring new costs, OSFI's Routledge says
Chances of a Fed rate cut fade as inflation worsens
Investors see rising possibility of a rate hike by October
ETF, mutual fund assets grow to record highs yet again
Both also recorded positive net sales in February, SIMA reports
- By: Noushin Ziafati
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