U.S. corporate default risk eases: S&P
Balance sheet pressures weaken across most sectors in Q3
- By: James Langton
- October 21, 2024 October 21, 2024
- 14:16
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ASC shifts its approach to costs orders
Move from hourly to flat rate will improve transparency, efficiency: regulator
- By: James Langton
- October 21, 2024 October 21, 2024
- 14:05
Canadians lack financial literacy, confidence in managing money: survey
Including the next generation in family discussions can help advisors build trust and retain clients
- By: Jonathan Got
- October 21, 2024 October 21, 2024
- 12:40
Harbourfront Group acquires Rothenberg Wealth Management
Deal builds on Harbourfront’s recent purchase of Cornerstone Investment Counsel Ltd., which was completed in June 2024
- By: IE Staff
- October 18, 2024 October 18, 2024
- 15:28
New fixed-income ETFs aim to capitalize on lower interest rate environment
Launches from Evolve ETFs, BlackRock come as central banks ease
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- October 18, 2024 October 18, 2024
- 12:23
China’s economic growth last quarter falls short of target
Expansion pegged at an annualized rate of 4.6% -- below 5% goal
- By: Zen Soo, The Associated Press
- October 18, 2024 October 18, 2024
- 11:53
Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending: study
Federal Reserve research suggests consumer spending is the primary driver of the U.S. economy
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- October 18, 2024 October 18, 2024
- 11:48
Household debt continues to rise: StatCan
Mortgage borrowing powers debt rise, credit card balances up too
- By: James Langton
- October 18, 2024 October 18, 2024
- 11:15
Inflation seen easing further in 2025, ECB survey finds
Real GDP growth expected to strengthen in year ahead as price pressures ease
- By: James Langton
- October 18, 2024 October 18, 2024
- 11:02
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
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
Betting on infrastructure with ETFs
Renewable energy, greater electrification and technological innovation are driving interest in infrastructure investments
- By: Rudy Luukko
- February 11, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 01:31
S&P/TSX composite index up more than 200 points, U.S. markets drift amid retail data
Disappointing U.S. retail sales raise bets for more rate cuts
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 17:21
CMHC outlook sees home sales picking up slightly in 2026
Housing starts forecast to drop to 247,000 this year as costs, inventories rise
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 13:20
Claim against Bridging fund to be heard in mid-June
Alleged $213-million loan guarantee remains subject of dispute
- By: James Langton
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 17:03
FCA alleges crypto platform breached new rules
U.K. agency brings first proceeding alleging illegal promotional activity
- By: James Langton
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 15:22
FINTRAC sanctions real estate broker
Agency found firm failed to report suspicious transaction
- By: James Langton
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 15:08
GST/HST on trailing commissions to be enforced July 1: CRA notice
Date not reasonable for industry implementation, tax practitioner says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 16:54
Advocates urge Ottawa to extend tax incentive for employee ownership
$10M capital gains exemption for sellers set to expire at end of this year
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 10:49
February is more than just for RRSPs
Aging client base, different registered accounts are changing how advisors see RRSP season
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 08:00
Industry moves: François Trahan joins BMO as chief investment strategist
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- January 12, 2026 January 9, 2026
- 04:00
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
Younger Canadians lead in ETF adoption: study
Fees, ease of access are key considerations for investors when selecting an ETF
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 12:17
Product roundup: Interactive Brokers launches RRIF
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 13:35
New year, new records: Canada’s ETF industry starts 2026 off with a bang
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 11:57