Fiera reports increase in net earnings for Q1
Firm's AUM dropped 6.8% from the previous quarter
- By: Mark Burgess
- May 15, 2020 May 15, 2020
- 16:44
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Federal Covid-19 wage subsidy to last through summer, Trudeau says
The subsidy, which was supposed to expire in June, will now run through to the end of August
- By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
- May 15, 2020 May 15, 2020
- 15:05
Boosting foreign direct investment could help rebuild economy: IIAC
The association has proposed an immigrant investor program to help the economy recover from Covid-19
- By: Katie Keir
- May 15, 2020 May 15, 2020
- 14:53
National homes sales at weakest monthly volume in decades
April home sales were down 57.6% from a year earlier, CREA says
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- May 15, 2020 May 15, 2020
- 12:41
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Onex Corp. reports Q1 loss of more than $1B
The Toronto-based investment management firm cites Covid-19 disruption
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 15, 2020 May 15, 2020
- 11:48
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IIROC urges vigilance amid heightened cybersecurity threats
The self-regulatory organization is advising that firms take precautions
- By: IE Staff
- May 15, 2020 May 15, 2020
- 10:44
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Plunge in U.S. retail sales in April
Sales over the past 12 months are down a crippling 21.6%
- By: Josh Boak, The Associated Press
- May 15, 2020 May 15, 2020
- 10:27
With CFL season in doubt, star linebacker focuses on financial advice
Adam Bighill has been building a book of business “from the ground up” at Wellington-Altus
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- May 14, 2020 May 14, 2020
- 15:41
Housing market hits pause, not panic button
Federal support is dampening the effects of widespread unemployment, a Scotiabank report says
- By: Mark Burgess
- May 14, 2020 May 14, 2020
- 15:21
Industry News
Brookfield Asset Management reports Q1 loss, says ready to invest
The Covid-19 pandemic helped push the company into a first-quarter loss of US$157 million
- By: Ian Bickis
- May 14, 2020 May 14, 2020
- 15:15
Research and Markets
Bank of Canada warns of business, household debt
Cash-flow challenges and debt levels increase risk of insolvencies
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 14, 2020 May 14, 2020
- 12:32
Wave of businesses filing for creditor protection expected in coming months
Companies already in financial trouble ahead of the pandemic face an insolvency reckoning
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 14, 2020 May 14, 2020
- 12:08
Industry News
Horizons proposes changes to troubled crude oil ETFs
Firm to hold virtual shareholder meetings in July to approve the changes
- By: IE Staff
- May 14, 2020 May 14, 2020
- 10:35
Blockbuster Shell-ARC deal bodes well for expansion to LNG Canada, experts say
Deal will provide steady supply to feed LNG facility in B.C.
- By: Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 13:25
How financially prepared are new, expecting Canadian parents?
Survey shows a divide between those who have started saving for expenses and those who haven't
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 11:50
Canada is getting a sovereign wealth fund. Here’s how it might work
Fund has a mandate to invest in domestic projects
- By: Daniel Johnson and Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 09:40
FCA launches ESG ratings pilot
Project designed to avoid creating needless burden with new regime
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 12:39
RCMP alleges fraud by junior miner’s ex-CEO
Police allege gold assay results were altered for years to overstate resources
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 12:28
U.S. court orders sanctions in alleged Ponzi scheme
Perpetrator resorted to payday loans to keep alleged scheme afloat
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 11:38
CFIB urges feds to support succession planning for small biz
Ahead of spring economic statement, small business group calls for measures to counter shrinking entrepreneurship
- By: Michelle Schriver
- April 27, 2026 April 27, 2026
- 15:41
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
Fed chair Powell may reveal next steps Wednesday
Powell has signalled he could stay on Fed board after term as chair ends May 15
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 10:21
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
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