Banks enter Q3 with high valuations, economic uncertainty looms
Sector strength faces pressure from weak economy, jobless uptick
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- August 22, 2025 August 22, 2025
- 09:39
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OMERS earned 2.2% return in first half of 2025
The pension fund says its investments in infrastructure, public equities drove the gains
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- August 22, 2025 August 22, 2025
- 09:17
U.S. inflation risks are on the rise, with implications for markets, Canada
Latest economic data support RBC economist's call for U.S. “stagflation lite”
- By: Michelle Schriver
- August 22, 2025 August 21, 2025
- 02:00
Trez Capital announces temporary fund redemption suspensions
Redemptions have been halted for five of the firm’s funds
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- August 21, 2025 August 22, 2025
- 15:28
CRA announces prescribed rate for Q4
Agency confirms the interest rate Canadians must pay on overdue tax will remain 7% in the fourth quarter
- By: Michelle Schriver
- August 21, 2025 August 21, 2025
- 14:39
Number of EI recipients up 3.4% in June
Workers in sales and service occupations hardest hit
- By: Jonathan Got
- August 21, 2025 August 21, 2025
- 14:07
Powell to deliver final Jackson Hole speech under Wall Street, White House watch
Fed chair faces pressure to meet dual employment, inflation mandate
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- August 21, 2025 August 21, 2025
- 11:58
RBC offers no-fee bank accounts to Indigenous people
13 banks have agreed to provide no or low-fee accounts by year-end
- By: Jonathan Got
- August 21, 2025 August 21, 2025
- 11:34
Fund managers’ use of ESG ratings could open them up to lawsuits: Fraser Institute study
Author argues that the use of ESG ratings is 'not compatible' with the fiduciary duty of a fund manager
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- August 21, 2025 August 21, 2025
- 11:34
U.S. and EU issue written framework for their trade deal, still a work in progress
15% tariffs hit EU exports, retroactive relief possible for cars
- By: Sam Mcneil, David Mchugh and Fatima Hussein, The Associated Press
- August 21, 2025 August 21, 2025
- 10:29
China and Pakistan foreign ministers agree to launch new economic corridor projects
Beijing has already poured billions of dollars into infrastructure in Pakistan
- By: The Associated Press
- August 21, 2025 August 21, 2025
- 10:20
China is expanding into digital currencies, hoping to promote use of its ‘people’s money’
Experts urge stablecoin rules as China tests digital yuan
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- August 21, 2025 August 21, 2025
- 10:11
U.S. jobless claims inch up, but layoffs remain historically low
Trump-era policies and weak hiring weigh on U.S. labour market
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- August 21, 2025 August 21, 2025
- 09:43
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