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
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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.K. inflation remains nearly double target ahead of expected interest rate hold
Bank of England seen as likely to keep rates steady
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- September 17, 2025 September 17, 2025
- 09:40
Fed wrestles with pace of rate cuts
Economists expect a measured approach, but weak jobs data could push the Fed to act faster
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- September 17, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 09:35
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5% as U.S. tariff risks shift
Central bank ends three-month streak of rate holds to support slowing economy
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 17, 2025 September 17, 2025
- 09:18
CFTC settles with ex-CEO of failed crypto firm
Exec sanctioned in settlement for alleged violations of derivatives rules
- By: James Langton
- September 17, 2025 September 16, 2025
- 03:41
Canada, U.S. equities, tech stocks slide
Oil prices rise on 'frozen' Middle East conflict
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 17:36
UAE’s decision to leave OPEC shakes up alliance
With departure, the country may give up some leverage over prices
- By: David McHugh, The Associated Press
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 16:10
Credit tightens, stagflation worries rise: ECB
Banks stiffen lending standards amid rising risk concerns, declining tolerance
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 15:44
FCA launches ESG ratings pilot
Project designed to avoid creating needless burden with new regime
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 12:39
RCMP alleges fraud by junior miner’s ex-CEO
Police allege gold assay results were altered for years to overstate resources
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 12:28
U.S. court orders sanctions in alleged Ponzi scheme
Perpetrator resorted to payday loans to keep alleged scheme afloat
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 11:38
Deficit falls to $66.9B for 2026 spring economic update
Lower CPP contributions, an extended first time home buyers’ plan grace period and other tax measures tabled in Ottawa
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 17:17
CFIB urges feds to support succession planning for small biz
Ahead of spring economic statement, small business group calls for measures to counter shrinking entrepreneurship
- By: Michelle Schriver
- April 27, 2026 April 27, 2026
- 15:41
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
Fed chair Powell may reveal next steps Wednesday
Powell has signalled he could stay on Fed board after term as chair ends May 15
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 10:21
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
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