Federal Reserve expands lending to more cities and counties
The program will also provide three-year loans, up from the two-year loans the Fed previously announced
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 28, 2020 April 28, 2020
- 10:53
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Industry News
Investment firm Raymond James Ltd. acquires Oak Trust Co.
The new division will be named Raymond James Trust (Canada)
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 28, 2020 April 28, 2020
- 10:46
Research and Markets
Volatile Q1 roils Canada’s international investment holdings: StatsCan
Plunging stock markets had a heavy impact on foreign assets
- By: James Langton
- April 27, 2020 April 27, 2020
- 17:09
From the Regulators
FSRA details licensing, CE extension for life agents
The extension applies to licences that expire between March 15 and June 30
- By: James Langton
- April 27, 2020 April 27, 2020
- 16:38
Research and Markets
ESG important to investors in P&C sector: DBRS
Environmental, social and governance reporting is gaining momentum, but mandatory standards are needed
- By: James Langton
- April 27, 2020 April 27, 2020
- 15:54
From the Regulators
Canada’s fund regulation, taxation falling short for investors: Morningstar
Research points to inadequate conflicts regulation, among other shortcomings
- By: James Langton
- April 27, 2020 April 27, 2020
- 14:55
Industry News
Questions swirl as Fed meets amid deepening economic crisis
Chairman Jerome Powell isn't expected to announce major new initiatives Wednesday
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 27, 2020 April 27, 2020
- 14:28
From the Regulators
IIROC warns about risky ETFs in choppy markets
The SRO highlighted leveraged and inverse ETFs
- By: James Langton
- April 27, 2020 May 5, 2020
- 11:57
Industry News
IIAC seeks tax relief for investors
Trade group recommends temporary changes to support retirement savings, investor confidence
- By: James Langton
- April 27, 2020 April 27, 2020
- 11:31
From the Regulators
OSC prolongs halt to in-person hearings
The regulator has extended the ban indefinitely
- By: James Langton
- April 27, 2020 April 27, 2020
- 11:19
Equitable Bank launches USD high interest savings account
The new account comes ahead of expanded CDIC deposit insurance coverage
- By: IE Staff
- April 27, 2020 April 27, 2020
- 11:00
Products
Harvest to terminate global resource leaders ETF
The ETF is expected to close at the end of June
- By: IE Staff
- April 27, 2020 April 27, 2020
- 10:57
Bank of Canada taps TD, BMO as managers for bond programs
Bank-owned firms to run central bank asset buying schemes
- By: James Langton
- April 27, 2020 April 27, 2020
- 10:49
Canada, U.S. equities, tech stocks slide
Oil prices rise on 'frozen' Middle East conflict
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 17:36
UAE’s decision to leave OPEC shakes up alliance
With departure, the country may give up some leverage over prices
- By: David McHugh, The Associated Press
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 16:10
Credit tightens, stagflation worries rise: ECB
Banks stiffen lending standards amid rising risk concerns, declining tolerance
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 15:44
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
Deficit falls to $66.9B for 2026 spring economic update
Lower CPP contributions, an extended first time home buyers’ plan grace period and other tax measures tabled in Ottawa
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 17:17
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
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