Speculative-grade defaults to diminish: Moody’s
The rating agency sees Canada's default rate declining amid stronger corporate liquidity
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2020 February 27, 2020
- 12:24
Top Stories in News
From the Regulators
CSA seeks to kickstart crowdfunding
Regulators propose harmonizing a little-used regime for start-ups
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2020 February 27, 2020
- 12:06
Industry News
National Bank reports Q1 profit up from year ago, beats expectations
The bank’s wealth management division saw net income increase by 10% year over year
- By: The Canadian Press, IE Staff
- February 27, 2020 February 27, 2020
- 11:29
From the Regulators
Steven Seagal under siege by SEC
The actor has settled SEC charges involving his promotion of an ICO
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2020 March 5, 2020
- 11:11
Industry News
U.S. economy grew at 2.1% rate in Q4 but virus threat looms
Economists have been downgrading their forecasts for Q1
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- February 27, 2020 February 27, 2020
- 10:53
Research and Markets
TSX gains in 2020 wiped away after fourth triple digit decline in a row
S&P/TSX composite index closed down 135.45 points on Wednesday
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 26, 2020 February 26, 2020
- 16:28
OSFI proposing revisions to insurers’ capital rules
The regulator aims to finalize rules by midyear
- By: James Langton
- February 26, 2020 February 26, 2020
- 15:46
Industry News
How the coronavirus could help “push the world to the brink” of recession
Analysts weigh in on the potential economic impact of the viral outbreak
- By: Michelle Schriver
- February 26, 2020 February 26, 2020
- 14:57
Industry News
Desjardins Group says 2019 theft of 4.2 million members’ data cost $108 million
The financial institution released its Q4 results on Wednesday
- By: The Canadian Press, IE Staff
- February 26, 2020 February 26, 2020
- 14:26
GMP Capital formalizes plan to acquire shares of Richardson GMP
The firm also plans to change its corporate name to align with the Richardson brand
- By: Mark Burgess
- February 26, 2020 February 26, 2020
- 14:24
Products
New Mackenzie fund invests in small- and mid-cap stocks
Phil Taller is the lead manager on the fund
- By: IE Staff
- February 26, 2020 February 26, 2020
- 12:43
Products
Sun Life launches new private pools
The five new pools are actively managed
- By: IE Staff
- February 26, 2020 February 26, 2020
- 12:23
Canadian and U.S. stock markets rise on hopes of an end to Iran war
May crude oil contract declines US$2.03 to US$90.32 per barrel
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 17:02
Things may be looking up for Canada
A pair of portfolio managers make the case for cautious optimism
- By: Kevin Press
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 16:47
Bank competition grows, but Big Tech faces doubts
Approval of charters for non-banks on the rise, but industry wary of tech giants: Fitch
- By: James Langton
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 15:01
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
Industry groups urge Ontario to rethink taxation
Pre-budget submissions also float single insurance licensing system among provinces, fiduciary standard for advisors
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 16:07
Manulife partners with cancer support provider to launch pilot program
Health coaches to support group benefits clients throughout cancer journey
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 11:29
Manitoba budget expands tax exemption on food items, aims to cut deficit
The budget forecasts a deficit of $498M on total spending of $27.3B
- By: Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 09:37
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