Tech roundup: BMO Insurance now using Microsoft AI in field underwriting
Plus, companies embrace tools for client data transfer, onboarding and risk detection
- By: Jonathan Got
- October 18, 2024 October 18, 2024
- 10:22
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CIRO unveils next wave of rule consolidation
Approval regime, proficiency are among areas covered in latest consultation
- By: James Langton
- October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024
- 16:40
Trudeau to shuffle his cabinet as four more ministers won’t run in next election
Marie-Claude Bibeau, national revenue minister, is among those expected to step down
- By: Laura Osman, The Canadian Press
- October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024
- 15:37
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. hits 6.44%
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says average is at highest level in 8 weeks — up from 6.32% last week
- By: Alex Veiga, The Associated Press
- October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024
- 15:34
PBO projects deficit exceeded government’s $40B pledge
Liberals won't say if they'll meet target
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024
- 15:21
FBI cracks SEC Twitter hack
Authorities allege SIM swap enabled access to regulator's social media account
- By: James Langton
- October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024
- 15:18
Mid-sized banks see higher customer satisfaction than Big Five: survey
Report from J.D. Power shows that when it comes to banks, Canadians are focused on fees
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024
- 15:05
FSB seeks to streamline operational threat reporting
The group is seeking feedback on a proposed common reporting framework for cyberattacks and incidents
- By: James Langton
- October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024
- 15:03
European Central Bank cuts interest rates again
Seeing no signs of recession, bank’s rate-setting council lowers benchmark rate from 3.5% to 3.25% — its third reduction since June
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024
- 14:58
U.S. equities lured investors in August: StatCan
Canadian investors add foreign stocks, while domestic debt lures offshore buyers
- By: James Langton
- October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024
- 14:55
DBRS hikes oil price forecast
Easing interest rates, coupled with rising geopolitical risk, boost outlook
- By: James Langton
- October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024
- 14:42
Industry moves this week
This roundup includes a mix of industry veterans who have chosen new firms or ventures
- By: Katie Keir
- October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024
- 12:40
ESMA calls for cybersecurity audits in crypto sector
European regulators press for external audit requirements in new crypto rules
- By: James Langton
- October 16, 2024 October 16, 2024
- 15:33
China factory activity picks up in December as orders rebound ahead of holidays
This is the first time in eight months that Chinese factory activity has expanded
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- December 31, 2025 December 31, 2025
- 13:39
Iran appoints new central bank governor after mass protests as currency hits record low
Abdolnasser Hemmati, a former economics minister, is the new central bank governor
- By: The Associated Press
- December 31, 2025 December 31, 2025
- 11:28
U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low
Unemployment benefit filings can be distorted during holiday-shortened weeks — policy makers remained concerned about the U.S. labour market
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- December 31, 2025 December 31, 2025
- 09:17
Regulators eye market makers’ role in ETF trading
They bring liquidity and pricing benefits, but some ETFs have too few
- By: Yan Barcelo
- December 30, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 01:08
SEC charges seven groups in alleged crypto confidence scam
Retail investors targeted by so-called investment groups on social media
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 08:45
Dramatic increase in Fintrac fines coming, but their effectiveness is less clear
The increase is part of an effort to beef up anti-money laundering measures
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:12
Moving days: A look back at 2025’s key industry moves
Jamie Coulter made news when he resigned as CEO of Raymond James Ltd. — he wasn't the only one to make a change
- By: IE Staff
- December 31, 2025 December 31, 2025
- 13:14
O’Malley, Bonham named to Order of Canada
The two were among 80 new appointees, which also included artists, scientists and Supreme Court justices
- By: IE Staff
- December 31, 2025 December 31, 2025
- 11:33
ETF series under scrutiny
Fee fairness and disclosure, potential for conflicts of interest among issues in CSA consultation
- By: Yan Barcelo
- December 31, 2025 December 30, 2025
- 01:42
Industry moves: Richardson Wealth, CIBC Wood Gundy and CI Assante score veteran teams
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- October 3, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 17:39
Industry moves: John MacIntyre named chair of TD Bank
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- August 4, 2025 August 1, 2025
- 00:33
Industry moves: Huston Loke leaves FSRA
Plus, moves at BMO Private Wealth, Fiera Capital and CIBC GAM
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- July 18, 2025 July 18, 2025
- 17:06
Crypto ETFs were in the red in November
The funds suffered net outflows of US$2.95 billion in the month: ETFGI
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 31, 2025 December 31, 2025
- 13:26
Are ESG ETFs dead? Report shows they’re still attracting investor dollars
The funds reached a new record of US$799.35B in assets in November: ETFGI
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 30, 2025 December 31, 2025
- 11:50
Thematic ETF assets grow to US$467.9B in 2025
Tech, climate change account for nearly half of thematic ETF assets
- By: IE Staff
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 13:26