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Global growth buoying bank sector, Canada aside
Fitch has a neutral outlook for global banks, amid resilient economy
- By: James Langton
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 13:23
Crypto platform sanctioned by FINTRAC
Firm failed to report attempted suspicious transactions
- By: James Langton
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 13:15
FP Canada releases CFP, QAFP exam results for October
QAFP exam has one more sitting before title protection transition ends
- By: IE Staff
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 13:08
Year-end tax planning with registered accounts
Help clients benefit from opportunities with TFSAs, RRSPs, RRIFs and more
- By: Michelle Schriver
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 13:06
Ottawa taps Canadian Climate Institute to lead development of ‘long-awaited’ sustainable finance taxonomy
The institute will work with Business Future Pathways on the guidelines
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 12:36
Payroll employment stagnant in October; EI recipients edge up
Average weekly earnings rose to $1,312: Statistics Canada
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 12:23
Federal banking regulator holds domestic stability buffer at 3.5%
OSFI says household debt relative to income remains high, but stable
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 09:54
MX proposes changes to enforcement
Exchange to drop "minor violation" process, add new remediation function
- By: James Langton
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 09:31
SEC alleges bitcoin miner duped investors
Scheme promised investors passive income from crypto mining: regulator
- By: James Langton
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 09:22
Bank of England cuts key interest rate to 3.75%
The bank’s Monetary Policy Committee was divided on whether to cut interest rates
- By: The Associated Press
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 09:18
European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged with economy showing signs of modest growth
Economists now think the rate could stay at 2% for months — and possibly into 2027
- By: David McHugh, The Associated Press
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 09:16
U.S. consumer prices slowed unexpectedly in November, but still up 2.7% from a year earlier
The report was delayed by the U.S. government shutdown
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 09:12
Canada’s latest headwind: a declining population
Growth will be challenged by a record drop in students, temporary workers
- By: James Langton
- December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
- 14:12
Canada’s sustainable bond market had a strong comeback in 2024: ISF
Report outlines how the country can grow its 2% share of the global market
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
- 06:00
Newfoundland and Labrador deficit balloons by 51% to $948M
Finance minister blames rising health care costs, falling oil prices, previous government
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 16, 2025 December 16, 2025
- 16:50
CIRO wants to tear down the barriers to online advice
SRO launches review of policy framework for the provision of advice
- By: James Langton
- December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
- 14:30
Fund industry responds to anti-greenwashing efforts
ESMA review finds ESG funds changing names, portfolios to align better
- By: James Langton
- December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
- 14:24
LIBOR scandal, what LIBOR scandal?
U.K. proposes to ease benchmark regulation adopted after manipulation
- By: James Langton
- December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
- 14:17
Foreign investors bought $46.6B worth of Canadian securities in October
This is the highest monthly foreign investment in Canadian securities since March 2022
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
- 14:00
CRA accounts to require backup multifactor authentication
Agency encourages taxpayers to add the extra layer of security ahead of tax-filing season
- By: IE Staff
- December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
- 13:53
CPP Investments forms joint venture with Dream Industrial REIT
As part of the joint venture, the partners will acquire a portfolio of 12 Canadian industrial assets totalling 27 buildings
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
- 10:06
Industry moves: Richardson Wealth, CIBC Wood Gundy and CI Assante score veteran teams
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- October 3, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 17:39
Industry moves: John MacIntyre named chair of TD Bank
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- August 4, 2025 August 1, 2025
- 00:33
Industry moves: Huston Loke leaves FSRA
Plus, moves at BMO Private Wealth, Fiera Capital and CIBC GAM
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- July 18, 2025 July 18, 2025
- 17:06
Product roundup: Ardian brings evergreen PE fund to Canada
Plus, other product launches and news, including more ESG fund terminations
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 15, 2025 December 16, 2025
- 11:29
The ETF year in review
More than 300 new products landed in 2025 — a new record
- By: Rudy Luukko
- December 12, 2025 December 12, 2025
- 13:24
Product roundup: Global X unveils copper ETF with covered call strategy
Plus, a new ETF provider enters the scene, other products announced, firms make fund changes
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 5, 2025 December 8, 2025
- 16:25