Caution from OPEC+ producers to keep oil prices high
Some of the major oil producing nations agreed to add 400,000 barrels per day in March. Brent crude was priced at US$90.09
- By: David McHugh
- February 2, 2022 February 2, 2022
- 12:32
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Inflation hits 5.1% in euro area
Energy prices, up 28.6%, played a major role in record inflation for nations using euro currency, but ECB predicts it will fall to 1.8% in…
- By: David McHugh
- February 2, 2022 February 2, 2022
- 10:18
Applications open for WCM’s Return to Bay Street program
Program has operated since 2010 and helped 92 women return to the financial industry
- By: IE Staff
- February 1, 2022 February 1, 2022
- 14:37
Is CDOR destined for the dustbin?
Refinitiv launches a consultation on the benchmark's future
- By: James Langton
- January 31, 2022 January 31, 2022
- 15:19
Fundata recognizes 57 companies at annual event
A total of 386 funds received the firm's FundGrade A+ award
- By: IE Staff
- January 27, 2022 January 27, 2022
- 12:34
UBS buys California robo advisor in digital advice push
Wealthfront acquired for US$1.4 billion in cash
- By: James Langton
- January 26, 2022 January 26, 2022
- 16:44
Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold but warns of looming hikes
The Bank of Canada warned Wednesday that rates will need to rise to bring inflation back to the central bank's 2% target
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- January 26, 2022 January 26, 2022
- 10:24
Canada’s tax system too complex for automatic filing, study suggests
C.D. Howe report recommends separating access to benefit programs from the filing of tax returns
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 25, 2022 January 24, 2022
- 06:01
Retail sales climbed 0.7 % in November: StatsCan
December GDP could be less than expected, a CIBC economist warns
- By: Brett Bundale
- January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022
- 15:44
Climate, Covid, China: Takeaways from online Davos event
Rising consumer prices and likely interest rate hikes are among the top issues at the virtual World Economic Forum
- By: The Associated Press
- January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022
- 15:12
Insurer wrong to deny payout in murder case
Ontario court rejects claim that victim misled company about his past
- By: James Langton
- January 20, 2022 January 20, 2022
- 16:15
ESMA to examine funds’ valuation practices
Valuation risks could threaten financial stability, European regulators warn
- By: James Langton
- January 20, 2022 January 20, 2022
- 15:24
Federal Reserve study on digital currency leans to role for banks
Banks or payment firms would create accounts or digital wallets, the report said
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- January 20, 2022 January 20, 2022
- 15:06
Luxury home sales triple in some cities
The greatest increases were in smaller urban markets
- By: IE Staff
- January 20, 2022 January 20, 2022
- 12:48
Advisors overestimate their RI knowledge
According to a new RIA survey, nearly all respondents could not correctly identify three true statements out of 10 about responsible investing
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- January 20, 2022 January 20, 2022
- 06:00
CRA provides details on deducting work-from-home expenses for 2021, 2022
Employees who worked from home due to the pandemic in 2021 can claim up to $500 in expenses under $2/day flat rate method
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 19, 2022 January 19, 2022
- 15:35
PBO report questions need for Liberals’ planned stimulus spending
Any stimulus should be wound down before the end of March, says federal parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux
- By: Jordan Press
- January 19, 2022 January 19, 2022
- 14:52
Prosper Canada offers online tool to aid access to government benefits
Tool allows users to "navigate the maze of government information," charitable group says
- By: IE Staff
- January 19, 2022 January 19, 2022
- 12:00
Firms finding skills gap when it comes to sustainable finance
Good ESG help is hard to find
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 18, 2022 November 21, 2023
- 16:56
Four in 10 financial workers feeling burned out
Only about half said their employer helps them cope with workplace stress
- By: IE Staff
- January 17, 2022 November 21, 2023
- 14:17
2021 home sales set new record, top previous high by 20%
The national average home price hit $713,500 last month, up almost 18% from the previous December
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- January 17, 2022 January 17, 2022
- 11:46
CRA won’t administer proposed new trust reporting rules
Expanded trust reporting requirements announced four years ago were set to be effective, but feds still haven't passed legislation to enable them
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 14, 2022 January 17, 2022
- 15:37
Natixis sells minority stake in Fiera Capital
A 2019 distribution agreement remains in place, with Fiera as Natixis' preferred Canadian distributor
- By: IE Staff
- January 14, 2022 January 14, 2022
- 12:43
Biden proposes three new U.S. Fed governors
If approved by the United States Senate, Michigan State prof Lisa Cook would be the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board…
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- January 14, 2022 January 14, 2022
- 10:47
Helping clients make decisions in tumultuous times
For clients making life changes during Covid-19, advisors are providing clarity
- By: Michelle Schriver
- January 13, 2022 January 13, 2022
- 16:47