Scotiabank chief economist doubtful on recession, expects interest rate cut
Jean Francois Perrault pegs the likelihood of a Canadian recession at 25%
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Growth gap may widen between emerging and developed regions
A panel of RBC experts explored the opportunities and risks tied to emerging economies during a webinar
- By: Katie Keir
- January 22, 2020 January 22, 2020
- 13:35
Annual pace of inflation held steady in December
CPI was up 2.2% year over year in December
- By: Canadian Press
- January 22, 2020 January 22, 2020
- 11:46
Fidelity Investments introduces new ETFs
The two new high-income ETFs are also available in mutual fund versions
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 22, 2020 January 22, 2020
- 11:39
Bank of Canada keeps key rate target on hold, trims growth expectations
The central bank forecasts 1.6% growth this year
- By: Canadian Press
- January 22, 2020 January 22, 2020
- 10:59
BMO Financial to acquire fintech firm
Clearpool Group Inc. provides a cloud-based trade execution platform
- By: IE Staff
- January 22, 2020 January 22, 2020
- 10:50
FCA to scrutinize advice on retirement
The U.K. regulator remains concerned about scams and suitability in the retirement market
- By: James Langton
- January 21, 2020 January 21, 2020
- 16:46
TSX falls for first time in seven sessions on concerns about virus outbreak
S&P/TSX composite index closed down 25.11 points
- By: Canadian Press
- January 21, 2020 January 21, 2020
- 16:19
MSCI to provide investor insight on private markets
The research giant takes a minority stake in a private asset specialist
- By: James Langton
- January 21, 2020 January 21, 2020
- 15:48
NASAA names new general counsel
A former SEC and CFTC executive will be head of the group's legal division
- By: James Langton
- January 21, 2020 January 21, 2020
- 15:35
ETF sales ended 2019 on high note
IFIC reports that ETF sales were up in all asset classes tracked in December
- By: IE Staff
- January 21, 2020 January 21, 2020
- 14:55
All investors should be ESG investors: MSCI
The benefits are an efficient allocation of capital and a sustainable economy, the research firm says
- By: James Langton
- January 21, 2020 January 21, 2020
- 13:42
Longer-term mortgages rare, but could help consumers
C.D. Howe report calls for regulatory changes to help longer-term mortgages develop into a significant part of the mortgage market
- By: Michelle Schriver
- January 21, 2020 January 21, 2020
- 13:39
Wealthsimple introduces new ‘saving and spending’ account
The no-fee account offers a 2.4% interest rate
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 21, 2020 January 21, 2020
- 11:50
Prairies miss out on rising house prices
It was a seller's market in the rest of the country
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 20, 2020 January 20, 2020
- 14:15
TSX expected to shatter records in 2020 after gaining 2.9% to start year
Markets are being propelled by stabilization in the global economy, says Manulife Investment Management
- By: Ross Marowits, Canadian Press
- January 20, 2020 January 20, 2020
- 10:38
Empire Life revamps group solutions leadership
Brachman, Biringer and Lycos appointed to new executive roles
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 17, 2020 January 17, 2020
- 10:30
Kendra Kaake joins SEI Investments Canada
Kaake will serve as director of investment strategy for the firm's institutional group
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 16, 2020 January 16, 2020
- 11:14
Purpose Investments introduces cannabis ETF to European market
The fund is listed on the Deutsche Boerse XETRA exchange in Germany
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 14, 2020 January 14, 2020
- 11:01
BMO launches indexed ESG ETFs
The new offerings include a balanced ETF devoted to ESG
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 21, 2020 January 21, 2020
- 12:12
Horizons proposes merger of two cannabis ETFs
The company will hold a unitholder meeting to approve the merger
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 20, 2020 January 21, 2020
- 11:31
Dynamic Funds expands liquid alt lineup
The new private pool is constructed using three alternative strategies
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 20, 2020 January 20, 2020
- 11:10
Maureen Jensen to step down from OSC
Grant Vingoe will take over as acting chair following Jensen's departure on April 15
- By: James Langton
- January 21, 2020 January 21, 2020
- 10:46
Bank of Canada exploring digital currency
Group of central banks to look at the function and use of digital dollars
- By: James Langton
- January 21, 2020 January 21, 2020
- 09:59
OSFI delays final post-crisis reforms
Revisions to operational risk capital requirements pushed to 2022
- By: James Langton
- January 20, 2020 January 20, 2020
- 16:59
Canadians prefer human advice for financial matters
Personal advice beats out search engines when it comes to major life events, according to a survey
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 21, 2020 January 21, 2020
- 12:57
Aspiring investors skeptical of industry regulation: survey
An IIROC survey reveals gaps in current and aspiring investors' views on regulation
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 21, 2020 January 21, 2020
- 11:07
Navigating the late-cycle economy through value investing
A new report suggests the investment strategy can help investors weather volatility
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- January 21, 2020 January 20, 2020
- 00:01
SEC warns of new digital offerings
So-called IEOs may be rife with the same misconduct associated with ICOs
- By: James Langton
- January 14, 2020 January 14, 2020
- 15:11
Canadian firms recognized at STEP Private Client Awards
O’Sullivan Estate Lawyers, RBC Wealth Management both honoured
- By: IE Staff
- October 11, 2019 November 12, 2019
- 14:08
IE to co-host 2nd Annual ETF Summit on Oct. 1
Sessions will offer innovative ways to integrate the products into your practice
- By: IE Staff
- September 12, 2019 November 12, 2019
- 09:31