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Manufacturing
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Possible softening of April 2 tariffs ‘zero comfort’ for industry leaders

Industry groups say uncertainty is already driving up costs

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Fiscal policy to ease, regardless of election results

Tax commitments, trade measures, new vision to drive deficits higher: Scotia

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Global central banks on hold: Moody’s

Bankers in "wait-and-see" mode amid intense policy uncertainty

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Industry News

IFIC rebrands, expands mandate beyond funds industry

The Securities and Investment Management Association will also represent capital markets participants, investment dealers

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Products

Product roundup: BMO rolls out new target-maturity bond ETFs

Plus, new funds from Brompton, Starlight Capital, Timbercreek; several fund changes announced

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Industry News

Liberals to expand eligibility for dental care program

The move, announced just a day before an election call, will make 4.5 million more Canadians eligible

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Industry News

The climate indicator banks are facing rising pressure to report

Investors are pushing for more clarity on how Canada's banks are making progress

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Research and Markets

Changes expected for Ontario’s title protection as provinces harmonize

FSRA has prioritized discussions with other jurisdictions, Loke says

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Research and Markets

DOGE’s U.S. corporate casualties

Many companies exposed to drastic government cuts, operational disruptions

Industry News

Canadian pension risk transfers reached $11B in 2024

Many plan sponsors structured assets to make pension plans more bond-like

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Industry moves this week

Appointments at CIBC and Manulife, plus a new private wealth division at Viewpoint

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Research and Markets

Global debt strains on the rise: OECD

Higher borrowing costs, refinancing needs may hamper investment

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Products

February was the strongest month for mutual fund sales in three years: IFIC

ETFs, mutual funds both recorded net sales of more than $9B

Trade war with U.S. pushes Quebec budget into record $13.6B deficit

Province plans to spend $11 billion on infrastructure over three years to stimulate the economy

Beijing’s envoy calls for more trade with Canada amid U.S. trade war

China imposed retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian agricultural exports last week

Purpose to acquire Steadyhand’s $1.3B in assets

The two firms share a passion for offering an alternative to the banks, Tom Bradley says

Carney moves to officially kill carbon price, unveils cabinet

François-Philippe Champagne has been named finance minister

Industry moves this week

Alex Besharat to retire, prompting shuffle at Scotiabank’s Canadian wealth management division

Industry moves this week

Executive and board appointments announced at IFIC, Manulife and Croesus

Best seg funds of 2024 leaned on Magnificent 7

Active management was key to navigating volatile markets

Product roundup: Harvest leans into crypto

Plus, more CDRs from BMO; multiple firms announce fund changes

Industry celebrates 35th anniversary of the world’s first ETF

‘The wind is at our back’: executive director of Canadian ETF Association

FCA to streamline rules, stoke growth

Regulator aims to cut old requirements amid new conduct standards

FINRA aims to boost compliance, reduce burden

SRO previews initiatives to industry event

As SEC shifts, NASAA touts state regulation

Local boots on the ground needed to defend investors, state regs tell Congress

Mexico’s banks to face profit pressure: Fitch

As country is plunged into recession, banks to see rising loan losses, tighter margins

Small businesses prefer ‘minor’ adjustments over layoffs to deal with tariffs: poll

Canadian small and medium businesses derive an average of 31.1% of their revenue from U.S. sales

U.S. consumer confidence tumbles to a 12-year low

The Conference Board’s index dropped to 92.9 in March, below analysts' expectations