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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
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 17:02
Things may be looking up for Canada
A pair of portfolio managers make the case for cautious optimism
- By: Kevin Press
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 16:47
Industry groups urge Ontario to rethink taxation
Pre-budget submissions also float single insurance licensing system among provinces, fiduciary standard for advisors
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 16:07
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
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 15:01
Trailer fees in FCA’s crosshairs once again
Concerns about investor harm arise as trailers persist, despite 2012 ban
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 14:48
RBC’s legal action tossed for excessive delay
Court dismisses case, citing importance of timely dispute resolution
- By: James Langton
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 11:44
Manulife partners with cancer support provider to launch pilot program
Health coaches to support group benefits clients throughout cancer journey
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 11:29
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
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 09:53
Manitoba budget expands tax exemption on food items, aims to cut deficit
The budget forecasts a deficit of $498M on total spending of $27.3B
- By: Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 09:37
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
- By: Allison Jones, The Canadian Press
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 09:29
Easing bank regulation a negative for investors
Reducing burdens, pushing growth and innovation brings risk: Moody's
- By: James Langton
- March 25, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 05:32
S&P/TSX composite gains ground as oil prices rise, U.S. markets slide
Hopes for de-escalation with Iran fading: Harbourfront CIO
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 17:14
Chances of a Fed rate cut fade as inflation worsens
Investors see rising possibility of a rate hike by October
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 16:22
Financial leaders pushing for new approaches amid geopolitical tensions
Rising risks will bring new costs, OSFI's Routledge says
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 16:10
Tariff-hit industries struggling as trade war drags into second year
Steel, auto and lumber sector businesses forced to cut staff, production
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 11:53
Firm failed to disclose conflict in asset allocation: SEC
Conflict arose from allocation that generated revenue from "no fee" accounts
- By: James Langton
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 14:54
IOSCO highlights hedge fund risk
Regulators issue data that offers snapshot of global fund sector
- By: James Langton
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 14:47
SEC settles case against VC fund adviser
Regulator alleged US$14 million overcharging, settles for US$150,000 penalty
- By: James Langton
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 14:38
ASFI releases guidance for issuing sustainable taxonomy-aligned debt instruments
Voluntary guidance aims to facilitate financing as market continues to grow
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 15:15
National Bank CEO urges Canada to move faster on priorities in ‘dangerous’ world
Reducing internal trade barriers, boosting energy supplies, key opportunities
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 12:29
Budget watchdog nominee promises ‘pointy analysis’ as MPs question independence
Annette Ryan promised to "hold the government's feet to the fire" on spending decisions
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 10:13
Bank of Canada says Mendes leaving central bank, Kozicki to retire
Deputy governor posts to filled via an internal recruitment process
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 14:03
PBO nominee Annette Ryan enters spotlight at a pivotal time for federal finances
Interim PBO Jason Jacques' term expired at start of March
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 09:28
Industry moves: National Bank scores BMO Nesbitt Burns team
Plus, Wellington-Altus adds talent, OSFI's Gully headed for Basel Committee and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 20, 2026 March 20, 2026
- 15:06
ETF, mutual fund assets grow to record highs yet again
Both also recorded positive net sales in February, SIMA reports
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 16:28
Product roundup: Equiton debuts new private real estate fund
Plus, other launches, fund changes announced
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 20, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 16:11
Product roundup: Sun Life universal policy clients get more flexibility
Plus new equity ETF launches from CIBC and LongPoint, Dynamic debuts private assets fund, and more
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 13, 2026 March 13, 2026
- 15:31