Home prices likely to cool despite March increase
Metropolitan areas in Central and Eastern Canada are most likely to hit the brakes hardest
- By: Maddie Johnson
- April 20, 2020 April 20, 2020
- 12:02
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Research and Markets
Fitch reports increase in European mutual funds suspending redemptions
Liquidity mismatches, pricing uncertainty driving redemption shutdowns
- By: James Langton
- April 20, 2020 April 20, 2020
- 11:57
Job, financial worries on the rise: StatsCan
Mental health concerns associated with job security fears
- By: James Langton
- April 20, 2020 April 20, 2020
- 11:43
Industry News
Feds tighten rules for foreign investment and takeovers
The measures will provide added scrutiny until the economy recovers
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 20, 2020 April 20, 2020
- 11:23
Canada Protection Plan introduces critical illness products, streamlined applications
A new online feature has shortened the application process for some products to 15 minutes
- By: Michelle Schriver
- April 20, 2020 April 20, 2020
- 11:16
Research and Markets
Markets rise in late-day surge
Energy and finance stocks lead TSX to 460-point gain
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020
- 16:45
Research and Markets
Pensions resilient to market turmoil: DBRS
Current challenges facing large pension funds are generally viewed as temporary
- By: James Langton
- April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020
- 15:44
Insurance companies cut group plan premiums
Canada Life, Sun Life and Manulife announce reductions
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020
- 15:16
Regulators boost mutual fund borrowing limits
The CSA doubles short-term borrowing limits to ensure funds can meet redemptions
- By: James Langton
- April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020
- 14:47
Industry News
Liberals pledge financial aid to sectors hit hard by pandemic
Oil and gas, and startups are among those to get help
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020
- 14:21
From the Regulators
In a time of turmoil, a new top dog at the OSC
Grant Vingoe steps in as Maureen Jensen leaves the regulator
- By: James Langton
- April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020
- 14:19
FP Canada announces measures for those seeking CFP certification
The measures offer flexibility while in-person exams are suspended
- By: Maddie Johnson
- April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020
- 13:58
Research and Markets
Global derivatives trading sets record in Q1
Equity index derivatives trading jumped more than 60% in the quarter
- By: James Langton
- April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020
- 13:39
Stocks fall and oil prices rise after Trump’s latest delay in ending the Iran war
"Diplomatic dissonance' dismaying investors: global equity strategist
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 10:45
Clarke signs deal to acquire Ravelin Properties REIT
Commercial real estate firm valued at $1.1B
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 10:00
S&P/TSX composite drops nearly 500 points, U.S. markets fall as oil prices rise
Oil prices have been dictating much of the recent swings in the market: TD advisor
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 17:02
Big banks take heat at Senate hearing
Regulators lament shrinking shelves, eroding support for junior issuers
- By: James Langton
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 09:36
Ontario’s budget on crypto, MGAs and pensions
Government highlights plans for innovation, consumer protection
- By: James Langton
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 17:32
FINTRAC sanctions Alberta casino over compliance
Breaches of anti-money laundering rules revealed in compliance review
- By: James Langton
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 16:18
Guardian’s merger with Desjardins brings scale, access to ‘permanent capital’
Expect new product launches, outreach to advisors in months ahead: Mavroudis
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 26, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 17:10
In latest court filing, Advocis alleges cybersecurity firm inflated costs
Plus, updates on contract dispute with SeeWhy and last year's human rights complaint
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 17:09
Sun Life lowers interest rates on some policies
Changes impact business, personal and legacy products
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 13:08
Bank of Canada says Mendes leaving central bank, Kozicki to retire
Deputy governor posts to filled via an internal recruitment process
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 14:03
PBO nominee Annette Ryan enters spotlight at a pivotal time for federal finances
Interim PBO Jason Jacques' term expired at start of March
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 09:28
Industry moves: National Bank scores BMO Nesbitt Burns team
Plus, Wellington-Altus adds talent, OSFI's Gully headed for Basel Committee and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 20, 2026 March 20, 2026
- 15:06
Wealthsimple gets regulatory green light to get in on prediction markets
It's the second firm in Canada to receive approval to offer futures and forecast contracts
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 17:41
ETF, mutual fund assets grow to record highs yet again
Both also recorded positive net sales in February, SIMA reports
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 16:28
Product roundup: Equiton debuts new private real estate fund
Plus, other launches, fund changes announced
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 20, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 16:11