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Stablecoins probably aren’t securities either: SEC

The cryptoassets are used for commercial purposes, not as investments, regulator says

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Canada’s retirement savings framework needs to change: SIMA

The industry organization is pushing federal parties to tweak retirement savings rules to reflect current 'economic realities'

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Industry moves this week

Wellington-Altus, Raymond James and Manulife announce executive appointments

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A mixed bag of credit signals

Lower rates are easing household strains, but cracks are starting to show

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ESG shareholder proposals drop in U.S.

Political climate, SEC blamed for decline in ESG-focused resolutions

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Stagflation may be the cost of retaliation

Canada's counter-tariffs will stoke inflation, slow growth: Desjardins

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Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow U.S. economic growth

Powell said the tariffs are “significantly larger than expected” and that their inflationary effect could be "persistent”

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Stung by the FBI, crypto firm sentenced

Firm pleaded guilty to fraud, conspiracy charges amid wash trading allegations

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China punches back as world weighs how to deal with higher U.S. tariffs

Countries scramble to respond with countermeasures, negotiations and industry support amid sweeping U.S. trade restrictions

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Canadian asset manager announces portfolio adviser change, shifting investment decisions from U.S. firm to in-house team

The ongoing trade war is among several factors for the move, Pembroke says

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Canadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March

Biggest job decline since 2022 brought the unemployment rate for March to 6.7%

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Opinion: Trump’s tariffs will accelerate Canada’s economic reinvention

In a world where U.S. policy shifts like the wind, diversification is a must

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Canada’s ETF industry sets new monthly inflow record in March

International equity ETFs saw an ‘explosion’ in demand amid trade war concerns, volatility: report

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

Tech roundup: CIBC launching new AI platform in April

Also, Singapore firm releases new underwriting platform

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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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 rule codifies trailer fee relief

Measure allows trailer rebates to facilitate compliance with ban on paying trailers to discount brokers

Former fund rep fined, banned over failed venture

Rep lost money alongside clients in unapproved outside investment

IOSCO highlights gaps in principles adoption

Review covers implementation of systemic risk, regulatory perimeter processes

Trump’s tariffs aren’t strictly reciprocal. Here’s how he calculated them

In addition to a baseline 10% tariff on goods from most countries, about 60 nations will be subject to higher levies

Headline inflation eased in February: OECD

Softer energy prices drive trend, as food, core inflation stable

Wall Street takes a hit from capital markets in Q1

Investment banking fees down in first quarter, as activity softens