Why holding index funds within a life insurance policy can be tax-efficient
Permanent insurance also has a host of other tax benefits
- By: Mary Hagerman
- June 11, 2024 June 6, 2024
- 13:00
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TDAM hopes to quintuple its ETF assets by 2029
With growth coming from other areas, the firm's impending closure of ESG ETFs is part of a larger industry trend
- By: Melissa Shin
- June 11, 2024 June 13, 2024
- 12:57
World Bank boosts growth forecast
Strength of U.S. economy will support global growth of 2.6% this year
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- June 11, 2024 June 11, 2024
- 10:48
Feds offer few carveouts to capital gains inclusion rate hike
June 25 is indeed the date that the hike will take place
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- June 10, 2024 July 10, 2024
- 16:54
FSRA refuses licence over false CE certificates
Agent deemed unsuitable after deceiving regulators about continuing education
- By: James Langton
- June 10, 2024 June 10, 2024
- 16:24
Rate cuts a welcome shift for banks
Easing financial pressures are expected to slow decline in credit quality, boost loan demand
- By: James Langton
- June 10, 2024 June 10, 2024
- 14:39
U.S. corporate bankruptcies show little sign of slowing: S&P
High rates, cautious consumers driving insolvency trends
- By: James Langton
- June 10, 2024 June 10, 2024
- 14:21
CSI updates exam cancellation policy
To avoid a fee, 31 days’ notice will be required
- By: Michelle Schriver
- June 10, 2024 June 10, 2024
- 11:47
From the Regulators
U.S. fund manager admits fraud in failed funds
Allianz Global Investors funds hid risk, then collapsed during pandemic
- By: James Langton
- June 7, 2024 June 7, 2024
- 16:23
Canada’s jobless rate rises to 6.2% in May
Weakening economy and high interest rates push businesses to rein in hiring
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- June 7, 2024 June 7, 2024
- 15:10
From the Regulators
Boiler room brokers not easily deterred: SEC
Three men charged for repeatedly running a pre-IPO share scheme
- By: James Langton
- June 7, 2024 June 7, 2024
- 15:00
Funds get added liquidity cushion amid shift to T+1
OSC relief addresses potential mismatch between settlement cycles
- By: James Langton
- June 7, 2024 June 7, 2024
- 14:41
Debt securities issuance rises in Q1: StatsCan
Corporate and government borrowing hits highest level since pandemic
- By: James Langton
- June 7, 2024 June 7, 2024
- 14:01
Economists expect inflation held steady in December despite ‘tax holiday’ disruption
Bank of Canada likely to keep rates unchanged when it meets this month
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- January 16, 2026 January 16, 2026
- 11:12
6 economic areas Canada and China have agreed to expand — and one big holdout
Nations to co-operate on energy and other areas, while sensitive sectors remain off limits
- By: Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press
- January 16, 2026 January 16, 2026
- 10:37
Housing starts rose 5.6% in 2025 but still ‘far from the target’: CMHC
At least 430,000 units annually are needed over the next decade to restore 2019 affordability levels
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- January 16, 2026 January 16, 2026
- 09:26
Unprofessional conduct results in CIRO sanctions
SRO failed to prove certain allegations, investor harm
- By: James Langton
- January 16, 2026 January 16, 2026
- 12:47
Rep turned fraudster sanctioned by CIRO
Regulatory action deals with subset of $1.8 million misappropriation
- By: James Langton
- January 16, 2026 January 16, 2026
- 12:43
Proposed fine too light, CIRO panel finds
Triple the proceeds of misconduct deemed more adequate deterrent
- By: James Langton
- January 15, 2026 January 15, 2026
- 17:15
CPP Investments increases Canadian mid-market commitment to Northleaf by $750M
CPP Investments, Northleaf have a two-decade long partnership
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 15, 2026 January 15, 2026
- 11:22
CIRO says 750K investors affected by August cyberbreach
Investors’ compromised data may include SINs and investment account numbers and statements
- By: Michelle Schriver
- January 14, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 12:41
National Bank opening office in Dubai
Office will help the bank better support Canadian companies with presence, ambitions in the region, exec says
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 14, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 10:30
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
U.S. bank loans are winning the search for yield
These fixed-income investments offer an escape from the duration-heavy domestic market without sacrificing security
- By: Pat Bolland
- January 15, 2026 January 15, 2026
- 12:40
Product roundup: Evolve gears up to launch international equity ETF
Plus, product news from Harvest, AGF, CIBC, NEI, Manulife and RGP Investments
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- January 9, 2026 January 13, 2026
- 15:35
Canada’s ETF industry set new records for inflows, fund launches in 2025
$125B in inflows far surpassed previous high of $76B in 2024
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- January 5, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 16:34