Fed cuts key rate as shutdown clouds economic outlook
U.S. central bank points to slowdown in labour market in decision
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- October 29, 2025 October 29, 2025
- 14:19
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CIRO awaiting CRA feedback on advisor corporations
SRO crafting model to allow reps to use personal corporations
- By: James Langton
- October 29, 2025 October 29, 2025
- 13:34
National Bank shuffles execs as personal banking head retires
IT and operations EVP Julie Lévesque to step into new role
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 29, 2025 October 29, 2025
- 12:42
Text of the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision
Central bank cites easing inflation, ongoing economic weakness, in decision to cut policy rate
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 29, 2025 October 29, 2025
- 10:42
Bank of Canada cuts key rate to 2.25% in second straight drop
Tiff Macklem said policymakers feel the overnight rate is at “about the right level” to keep inflation in check
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- October 29, 2025 October 29, 2025
- 09:54
Missing government data unlikely to sway Fed from rate cut
Fed officials see room to cut from current 4.1% policy rate
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- October 29, 2025 October 29, 2025
- 09:33
Bank of Canada set to announce key rate decision
Economists expect second consecutive cut to shore up weakening economy
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 29, 2025 October 29, 2025
- 09:17
China pitches itself as alternative to U.S. protectionism after signing expanded ASEAN free trade pact
The free trade zone covers a shared market of more than 2 billion people
- By: Eileen Ng and David Rising, The Associated Press
- October 29, 2025 October 29, 2025
- 08:54
Steel industry pins hopes on Buy Canadian in budget — but that won’t solve all woes
Domestic suppliers are also being undercut by cheaper U.S. imports
- By: Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press
- October 29, 2025 November 3, 2025
- 08:37
Credit risks lurk as global economy set to slow: Fitch
Looming slowdown, trade uncertainty, hidden risks cloud credit picture
- By: James Langton
- October 29, 2025 October 28, 2025
- 06:00
U.S. Supreme Court to hear challenge to Trump’s tariffs next week
Businesses, states argue that Trump's use of Emergency Powers act to impose levies is illegal
- By: Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press
- October 28, 2025 October 28, 2025
- 17:11
FCA proposes reforms to short-selling rules
U.K. regulator seeks to reduce reporting burden, barrier to short activity
- By: James Langton
- October 28, 2025 October 28, 2025
- 15:47
Amid elevated risks, credit standards tighten: ECB
Trade tensions, geopolitical worries weighing on loan demand, underwriting
- By: James Langton
- October 28, 2025 October 28, 2025
- 15:33
U.S. stocks hover near their records as oil prices rise
Stalemate in U.S.-Iran conflict adds to uncertainty; Mag 7 stocks report earnings this week
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- April 27, 2026 April 27, 2026
- 10:07
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces Canada’s 1st sovereign wealth fund
Fund will invest public and private money in major Canadian industrial projects
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- April 27, 2026 April 27, 2026
- 09:42
Liberals must show results in spring economic update: former PBO
No big changes expected in government deficits, overall fiscal position
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- April 27, 2026 April 27, 2026
- 09:38
Global regulators grow irritated by finfluencers
FCA leads week of action against illegal finfluencing activity
- By: James Langton
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 17:22
CFTC alleges insider trading on prediction market
Soldier accused of betting on plans to capture Venezuelan leader
- By: James Langton
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 17:09
Regulators talk remediation, fee transparency and ‘consumer-centric’ product design
FCAC, OSC execs discuss consumer outcomes amid a concentrated market, innovation
- By: Michelle Schriver
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 15:23
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
Prescribed rate to remain 3% in Q3 for fifth consecutive quarter
Interest rate on overdue tax will remain 7% in Q3
- By: IE Staff
- April 22, 2026 April 22, 2026
- 14:18
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
Sun Life unifies advisor, firm insurance support
New leadership position brings better accountability for back-office workflows
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 11:33
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