TD and RBC extend work from home policy for most staff until 2021
Scotiabank has also announced plans to keep workforce at home
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 30, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 14:20
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Easing of Covid-19 restrictions not yet reflected in May payroll: StatsCan
Labour Force Survey employment increased by 1.8% in May
- By: IE Staff
- July 30, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 13:55
Low rates affecting insurers’ products, portfolios: DBRS
The rating agency outlines the ongoing interest-rate challenge for the insurance industry
- By: IE Staff
- July 30, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 13:24
Industry News
IA Financial’s profits rebound in Q2
Sales of individual insurance and guaranteed products were up
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 30, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 13:03
Industry News
Empire Life posts mixed Q2 results
The insurer reported common shareholders' net income of $48 million in Q2
- By: IE Staff
- July 30, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 12:27
U.S. economy shrank at record-breaking 33% rate last quarter
The decline in GDP in Q2 marked the sharpest such drop on record
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- July 30, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 10:15
Industry News
Most clients should wait to claim CPP payments: report
A report from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries looks at claiming CPP at age 70 vs age 65
- By: Michelle Schriver
- July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020
- 15:05
Research and Markets
Fed outlook dim as virus squeezes economy
Since the Fed's previous meeting in June, the pandemic's threat to the economy has appeared to worsen
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020
- 14:31
Research and Markets
Outlook looks stormy for rest of 2020
Waning fiscal measures and battered consumer confidence could lead to economic stall-out as early as August
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020
- 12:53
People
Financial Horizons appoints new Quebec leadership
James McMahon will retire at the end of the year
- By: IE Staff
- July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020
- 12:28
Agora partners with Pascal Financial
With the deal, Agora aims to strengthen its cloud-based wealth management platform
- By: IE Staff
- July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020
- 12:14
Returns for DB pension plans surged in Q2
Market gains were driven by feds' economic intervention, says RBC report
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020
- 11:53
Industry News
Clients hope to maintain new communication methods post-pandemic, finds survey
Advisors may also want to consider leveraging social media
- By: IE Staff
- July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020
- 11:44
S&P/TSX composite ends week slightly lower, while tech buoys U.S. markets
Futures prices show investors expect the oil supply shock will resolve
- By: Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 17:24
Welcome back to the developed markets, Greece
MSCI to reclassify Greece indexes in May 2027
- By: James Langton
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 14:57
U.S. Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell
Move likely clears the way for Trump pick, Kevin Warsh
- By: Christopher Rugaber and Eric Tucker, The Associated Press
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 13:25
Global regulators grow irritated by finfluencers
FCA leads week of action against illegal finfluencing activity
- By: James Langton
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 17:22
CFTC alleges insider trading on prediction market
Soldier accused of betting on plans to capture Venezuelan leader
- By: James Langton
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 17:09
Regulators talk remediation, fee transparency and ‘consumer-centric’ product design
FCAC, OSC execs discuss consumer outcomes amid a concentrated market, innovation
- By: Michelle Schriver
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 15:23
Tech roundup: Two banks launch AI initiatives
Plus, other software updates and a partnership
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 24, 2026 April 23, 2026
- 09:00
New Brunswick sets goal of boosting economy by 10% by 2030
It also wants to increase labour productivity by 3.3%
- By: Eli Ridder, The Canadian Press
- April 23, 2026 April 23, 2026
- 16:01
Prescribed rate to remain 3% in Q3 for fifth consecutive quarter
Interest rate on overdue tax will remain 7% in Q3
- By: IE Staff
- April 22, 2026 April 22, 2026
- 14:18
Kevin Gopaul to head up VanEck’s expansion into Canada
Seasoned ETF exec will help asset manager build "an entire footprint" in the country
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 17:30
Industry moves: Former BMO private wealth head Geoff Newton joins RBC Wealth Management
Plus, another BMO alum joins software firm, new faces at Manulife and Optimize Wealth, and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 16:05
Sun Life unifies advisor, firm insurance support
New leadership position brings better accountability for back-office workflows
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 11:33
Product roundup: First Trust launches energy ETF
Plus, a new gold bullion mutual fund and a slew of product lineup changes
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 17:15
Opinion: Insurers need to call the same riders by the same names
Clarity for clients makes it easier to shop across carriers
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 22, 2026 April 22, 2026
- 12:59
‘Market weakness’ causes mutual fund, ETF asset declines in March: SIMA
At the same time, both fund types recorded positive net sales
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026
- 15:52