Mega deals drive robust M&A: Crosbie & Co.
Improved sentiment underpins revival in dealmaking
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 13:52
Canadian insurance earnings fell, while wealth management earnings rose
Board of U.K.-based Schroder has endorsed the £9.9B offer
New report calls on all levels of government to work harder to cut the cost of buying a home
The 48 mining companies on the list accounted for a total average share price increase of 443%
Lower food, gas prices in January helped drive inflation in the U.K. to a 10-month low
The budget brings in a record deficit of $13.3 billion
The national average sale price in January was $652,941, down 2.6% on an annual basis
Damon Murchison to succeed him as IGM Financial chief
15% of Canadians plan to maximize their RRSP contribution this year
AI selectivity in focus among tech stocks
Health care costs are coming in at $432.5M over budget
Annual compliance report emphasizes need for continuous cybersecurity training for dealer staff
In financial markets, worries are centred on how long the war with Iran could last
Disparate effects of tariffs weighing on provinces' fortunes
Markets see wild swings since start of Iran war
Cases, penalties decline following leadership change, shift in focus
Fashion tech entrepreneur used false financials, audits to secure funding
Firms failed to disclose massive markups on pre-IPO securities
Labour productivity up 1.1% for the year 2025: Statistics Canada
Plan sponsors and administrators should remain vigilant in 2026: FSRA
Plus, Canadian fintech investment moderates to US$2.4B in 2025
Furey will become vice-chair as of March 16
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
Also, 37 new ETFs were debuted in the month
Group warns that surge of ETF share class launches in the U.S. could threaten Canada's industry
Plus, fund risk rating changes, proposed fund mergers announced