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New one-month T-bill launches in May

New instrument aims to fill a void created as CDOR is retired

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TFSAs, RRSPs and more could see changes in allowed investments

Qualified investments review could lead to lower costs for investors but also restrictions

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Tech industry warns capital gains proposals could cause ‘irreparable harm’

The federal budget is being met with disdain from Canada's innovation industry

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Yellen says Iran’s actions could cause global economic spillovers

Treasury secretary tells meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank of the importance of using economic tools to counter malignant activity

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From the Regulators

Improving how shadow banks cope with stress

FSB proposes series of recommendations for addressing liquidity issues

U.K. compass points to inflation
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U.K. inflation falls to lowest level since late 2021

Easing prices, including for food, pave the way for a welcome cut in interest rates soon

  • By: Pan Pylas
  • April 17, 2024 April 17, 2024
  • 14:42
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Investors flock to foreign bonds: StatsCan

Foreign investors dump Canadian government debt

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Employment, labour participation at record highs

Labour market metrics remained elevated in fourth quarter, OECD says

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Tech roundup: U.S. software firm releases retirement planning tools

Also, Webull launches desktop platform

From the Regulators

CSA extends crypto firms’ stablecoin deadline

Crypto platforms get until Oct. 31 to meet CSA's interim rules

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Budget extends Canada Child Benefit, sets up autoenrollment for RESPs

Government also allocates $60 million toward free financial advice

  • By: IE Staff
  • April 16, 2024 April 16, 2024
  • 18:57
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Canada to require cryptoasset reporting by 2027

Central bank digital currencies will be classified separately, but also have new reporting standards

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Canada Disability Benefit gets $6.1B in funding

Maximum annual benefit is $2,400, and payments expected to begin in July 2025

CRA receives boost from Budget 2024

Automatic tax filing pilot to benefit low-income Canadians

Entrepreneurs to get tax break on capital gains inclusion

Feds propose Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive

Budget 2024 expands CPP benefits

The death benefit has been doubled for some contributors

Industry moves this week

Notable news comes from banking, and a new leader joins Sterling Mutuals

  • By: Katie Keir
  • April 15, 2024 April 15, 2024
  • 13:17

Sam Albanese, industry pioneer, dies at 76

Friends, colleagues remember him as an innovator who was dedicated to his field

Industry moves this week

A mix of retirements and firm expansions, alongside RBC's termination notice

  • By: Katie Keir
  • April 10, 2024 April 9, 2024
  • 07:01

OSC still overseeing Emerge Canada as receivable remains unpaid

The regulator's investigation into Emerge Canada is ongoing

Private markets becoming more accessible, but due diligence needed

Compared to public markets, private markets have less transparency and offer less liquidity

Real-asset ETFs can diversify tech-heavy portfolios

Regulated rates of return can provide a margin of safety to investors

Real estate Ponzi schemer sanctioned by BCSC

Fraudster raised $1.2 million from investors in illegal distribution

Crypto exchange hacker gets jail time

U.S. judge sanctions first smart contract hacker

Retail investor issues get top billing on IOSCO agenda

Broker conflicts, finfluencers, gamification among regulators' priorities

Fed’s Powell: Elevated inflation will likely delay rate cuts this year

U.S. consumer inflation was most recently reported at 3.5%

China’s GDP delivers upside surprise for Q1

Risks remain to the downside for economy, Desjardins says

Corporate credit quality weakening: Fitch

Downgrades outnumber upgrades, led by weakness in corporate junk