Number of Canadians on EI rose 1.2% in July to 552,000
EI beneficiary numbers climbed 13.2% between December 2024 and July
- By: Jonathan Got
- September 18, 2025 September 18, 2025
- 11:24
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BoC decision means shifting equation on fixed vs. variable mortgage rates
Home owners with variable mortgages expected to see a swift reduction in monthly payments
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- September 18, 2025 September 18, 2025
- 10:42
Canada, Mexico to sign strategic partnership agreement
Deal aims to boost co-operation on trade, health and security
- By: Alessia Passafiume and Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press
- September 18, 2025 September 18, 2025
- 10:20
Bank of England voices inflation concerns as it holds main U.K. interest rate at 4%
Economists are split on whether a cut will follow in November
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- September 18, 2025 September 18, 2025
- 09:17
A new case for bonds
Fixed income investments are not obsolete — their role in a modern portfolio is more complex, but their value proposition is intact
- By: Pat Bolland
- September 18, 2025 September 17, 2025
- 04:01
FCA consults on crypto rules
U.K. regulator's proposals consider operational, conduct standards for emerging sector
- By: James Langton
- September 17, 2025 September 17, 2025
- 16:11
Alt managers coping well with volatility: Fitch
Sector proving resilient to trade turmoil, geopolitical risk
- By: James Langton
- September 17, 2025 September 17, 2025
- 16:07
SEC, CFTC delay private fund reporting, again
Regulators push back compliance deadline a third time, to Oct. 1 2026
- By: James Langton
- September 17, 2025 September 17, 2025
- 16:06
Five key takeaways from the Bank of Canada’s rate cut decision
Governor Tiff Macklem said the BoC is worrying more about a slowing economy than inflation
- By: Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press
- September 17, 2025 September 17, 2025
- 14:44
Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point and signals two more cuts this year
This is the Fed’s first cut since December, lowering the short-term rate to about 4.1%
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- September 17, 2025 September 17, 2025
- 14:09
Market value of trusteed pension funds rises to $2.5 trillion
Total net assets of Canadian trusteed pension funds rises to $2.2 billion
- By: Jonathan Got
- September 17, 2025 September 17, 2025
- 11:17
Text of the BoC’s latest interest rate decision
Governing Council cites a weaker economy and less upside risk to inflation as it cuts policy rate by 25 basis points
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 17, 2025 September 17, 2025
- 10:56
Japan’s exports to the U.S. continue to fall, hit by Trump’s tariffs
Auto shipments drive 13.8% drop in August exports to U.S.
- By: Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press
- September 17, 2025 September 17, 2025
- 10:19
U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February
The rebound was triggered by the end of a strike at Kaiser Permanente and improved weather across the country
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- April 3, 2026 April 3, 2026
- 09:40
Study analyzes Canadian advisors’ private markets exposure
Private equity was identified as top choice of alternatives asset class
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 3, 2026 April 3, 2026
- 05:16
Energy stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets mixed
Trump address on Iran war rattles market optimism
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 16:59
Tribunal bans absentee Ponzi schemer
Fraudster sentenced in absentia after pleading guilty
- By: James Langton
- April 3, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 02:22
CIRO proposes short-selling reforms
SRO drops mandatory close-out proposal, adds new conduct-based approach
- By: James Langton
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 16:53
ASX inquiry confirms cultural, governance failings
Company prioritized shareholder returns over infrastructure spend: ASIC
- By: James Langton
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 14:18
Two financial planning software programs offer new tools
Conquest, Friedmann AI add features like large language model data migration, insurance quotes
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 3, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 06:00
Manulife Canada raises insurance underwriting limits
Changes come weeks after Manulife Singapore issued world's largest life insurance policy
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 3, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 06:00
Deals: Blue Cross buys StanCorp’s voluntary benefits business
And, multiple investments and acquisitions by private equity, miners
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 3, 2026 April 3, 2026
- 01:42
Industry moves: Fondaction gets a new CEO, B.C. team joins PWL Capital
Plus, appointments at Sun Life, Connor, Clark & Lunn, Sapling Financial and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 14:28
Industry moves: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Canada adds veteran advisor
Plus, EQB gains talent, Fiera CEO on medical leave, and a leadership transition at Hazelview
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 12:00
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
Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war
S&P 500 adds another 0.7% after Tuesday's big leap
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 09:26
Product roundup: Aviva introduces pooled global equity fund for Canadian investors
Plus, a new ETF from Vanguard, TD issues a green bond and multiple fund changes announced
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 16:04
CIRO clarifies its prediction markets requirements for dealers
Regulator addresses questions from market participants after Wealthsimple gets approval to launch event contracts
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 12:13