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Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

PM says he's working on a "framework" for auto producers to get relief from the countertariffs as Stellantis Windsor plant pauses production

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‘Can’t just flip a switch’: Rerouting supply chains amid tariffs poses major hurdles

Transport costs are a barrier to diversifying, while moving factories to the U.S. would add closure, labour costs

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StatCan reports $1.5B trade deficit for February as exports fell

The result compares with a $3.1 billion surplus in January

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Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week

Jobless claims fell by 6,000 to 219,000 for the week ending March 29

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Younger DIY investors more likely to seek human advisor: J.D. Power

Survey also revealed advised investors were happiest with National Bank, least satisfied with TD, Scotia

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The world reacts with caution to U.S. ‘reciprocal’ tariffs against dozens of nations

Australian PM was harshly critical: "This is not the act of a friend"

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Canada among countries exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

Trump is going ahead with previously announced 25% tariffs on automobile imports

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Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote U.S. manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars

The U.S. president excluded Canada and Mexico from his remarks, leading to speculation that the two countries have been exempted from direct tariffs

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From the Regulators

Former fund rep fined, banned over failed venture

Rep lost money alongside clients in unapproved outside investment

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Tech roundup: CIBC launching new AI platform in April

Also, Singapore firm releases new underwriting platform

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Trump tariffs will worsen U.S. labour shortage: Scotiabank

Manufacturers don't have enough workers as it is, and labour force growth projections are soft

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Global debt issuance hits Q1 record

JP Morgan tops underwriter rankings, BMO leads in mortgage-backed securities

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From the Regulators

IOSCO highlights gaps in principles adoption

Review covers implementation of systemic risk, regulatory perimeter processes

Envestnet brings direct indexing to UMAs in Canada

Launch is part of firm's broader initiative to expand within the country

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How much top insurance CEOs earned in 2024

CEO compensation ranged from $6.1 to $20.5 million

TFSAs more popular than RRSPs in 2023

FHSA contributors were younger and more affluent

Industry moves this week

Advisor moves to Raymond James, Manulife Wealth and ScotiaMcLeod, plus appointments at Centurion, CIRO, PSP and OSC

Industry moves this week

Appointments at CIBC and Manulife, plus a new private wealth division at Viewpoint

Carney moves to officially kill consumer carbon price, unveils cabinet

François-Philippe Champagne has been named finance minister

Product roundup: J.P. Morgan Asset Management expands its ETF lineup

Plus, RBC announces expected maturity date for four ETFs; multiple fund changes announced

AIMA, CAIA unveil new alternative fund risk rating guidelines

The associations hope to spark further dialogue among dealers, asset managers around alts

Product roundup: BMO rolls out new target-maturity bond ETFs

Plus, new funds from Brompton, Starlight Capital, Timbercreek; several fund changes announced

OSC approves crypto-backed lending

Firm allowed to offer loans collateralized by bitcoin, ether

OSC seeks settlement with prediction market

Betting events amounted to binary options, regulator alleges

FINRA touts success of senior helpline

Service has helped recover money for investors, generated enforcement referrals

Tariff tally: Where Canada-U.S. trade stands ahead of next milestone

Pause on 25% blanket tariffs on Canadian goods to be lifted Wednesday; details on auto tariffs still fuzzy

Trump is set to announce ‘reciprocal’ tariffs in a risky move that could reshape the economy

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro suggested the new tariffs would raise US$600B a year, making it the largest tax increase since the Second World…

Global M&A rises, despite U.S. stumbles

Goldman Sachs leads global league tables, Canada too