LIBOR deadline unchanged: FCA
The U.K. regulator is committed to a 2021 end for LIBOR, but admits interim steps may be affected
- By: James Langton
- March 25, 2020 March 25, 2020
- 16:25
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Keeping the lights on for financial markets
IOSCO is committed to ensuring that markets stay open and operational
- By: James Langton
- March 25, 2020 March 25, 2020
- 15:05
Industry News
ETF and mutual fund sales neck and neck in February
No asset classes recorded net redemptions for the month
- By: Maddie Johnson
- March 25, 2020 April 3, 2020
- 13:24
BMO announces financial relief for Canadian businesses
The relief comes as small business confidence falls to an all-time low
- By: Maddie Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 25, 2020 March 25, 2020
- 11:28
Industry News
House of Commons passes legislation for Covid-19 help with unanimous support
The final bill gives the federal ministers of health and finance the power to approve all spending to deal with a public health emergency
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 25, 2020 March 25, 2020
- 11:14
White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
The economic rescue package would expand unemployment benefits, provide a program for small businesses and give direct payments to most Americans
- By: The Associated Press, Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Jonathan Lemire
- March 25, 2020 March 25, 2020
- 11:00
Research and Markets
North American stock markets roar back to life on hopes of stimulus, virus signs
The TSX closed up almost 12% on Tuesday
- March 24, 2020 March 24, 2020
- 16:30
Industry News
Tories will support aid to Canadians, not Liberal ‘power grab’: Scheer
An emergency sitting Tuesday of the House of Commons was suspended moments after it began
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 24, 2020 March 24, 2020
- 16:15
Tips for staying sane while working from home
A home office environment shouldn’t mean you’re working 24/7
- By: Mark Burgess
- March 24, 2020 March 24, 2020
- 14:33
SEC rewards more tipsters
Whistleblowers take home combined US$570,000 for enforcement tips
- By: James Langton
- March 24, 2020 March 24, 2020
- 14:07
Small biz needs a greater wage subsidy: CFIB
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business suggests an enhanced program to cover payrolls
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- March 24, 2020 March 24, 2020
- 12:58
FP Canada cancels June exams
The next sittings will take place in November
- By: Maddie Johnson
- March 24, 2020 March 24, 2020
- 12:38
Industry News
Report calls for retirement reform
A paper from the C.D. Howe Institute makes several recommendations
- By: Maddie Johnson
- March 24, 2020 March 24, 2020
- 12:28
Dispersion of returns strengthens case for global diversification
Franklin Templeton’s Dina Ting highlights opportunities in China, the U.K., Mexico and more
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 14:20
Bank of Canada rethinking inflation framework amid persistent shocks: Rogers
The central bank underestimated how persistent inflation would be after the pandemic, senior official acknowledges
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 13:58
TD cuts forecast for home sales, prices for 2026 after weak activity in Q1
Economist expects housing activity to take most of the year to recoup first-quarter losses
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 12:16
Trailer fees in FCA’s crosshairs once again
Concerns about investor harm arise as trailers persist, despite 2012 ban
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 14:48
RBC’s legal action tossed for excessive delay
Court dismisses case, citing importance of timely dispute resolution
- By: James Langton
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 11:44
Firm failed to disclose conflict in asset allocation: SEC
Conflict arose from allocation that generated revenue from "no fee" accounts
- By: James Langton
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 14:54
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
Manulife partners with U.K. asset manager
The two firms will serve clients in Europe, Asia, Bermuda, Canada and the U.S.
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 12:45
Ontario to unveil budget amid global economic uncertainty
The province's finance minister has signalled Ontarians must plan for tougher times
- By: Liam Casey and Allison Jones, The Canadian Press
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 09:17
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