Fed cuts its key interest rate by quarter-point amid post-election uncertainty
Rate cut follows larger half-point reduction in September
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- November 7, 2024 November 7, 2024
- 15:30
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BoE cuts interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike
Latest cut comes after inflation fell to an annual rate of 1.7% — U.K.'s lowest level since April 2021
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- November 7, 2024 November 7, 2024
- 15:24
OBSI reform slated for second half of 2025
CSA says next phase of consultation to come next year
- By: James Langton
- November 7, 2024 November 7, 2024
- 15:18
ASIC consults on climate reporting guidance
Large companies, financial institutions to start climate-related financial disclosures in 2025
- By: James Langton
- November 7, 2024 November 7, 2024
- 15:07
U.S. banks to see softer regulation
Election results signal lighter rules, lower taxes, but limited short-term impact, DBRS says
- By: James Langton
- November 7, 2024 November 7, 2024
- 14:54
Case against Cormark was regulatory overreach: Tribunal
OSC failed to prove any of its allegations against dealer, investment banker
- By: James Langton
- November 7, 2024 November 7, 2024
- 14:36
Great-West Lifeco nets $859M in third-quarter earnings
Insurer posted record base earnings topping $1 billion
- By: Jonathan Got
- November 7, 2024 November 7, 2024
- 14:17
Manulife reported $1.8B in net earnings for Q3
Insurer’s Canadian core earnings up 4%
- By: Jonathan Got
- November 7, 2024 November 7, 2024
- 12:27
Fidelity wins top group honours at Lipper Awards
SEI takes award for best overall mutual fund group
- By: IE Staff
- November 7, 2024 November 7, 2024
- 11:45
Global X launches nine ETFs, some with exposure to Canadian sectors
Plus, new products from Purpose Investments, National Bank Investments
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- November 7, 2024 November 7, 2024
- 10:43
Advisors talk Trump, politics and investing post–U.S. election
No one can predict what markets will do over the next four years, but there are items to watch
- By: Katie Keir and Michelle Schriver
- November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 16:24
Stress tests prove their worth: BoC research
Policies have affected credit growth, housing prices, delinquencies
- By: James Langton
- November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 16:14
U.S. election sparks fear of possible effects on Canadian economy
Canadian Chamber of Commerce report suggests tariffs could shrink the Canadian economy
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 14:23
Oil prices climb, Canadian equities fall as talks to end Middle East war stall
Meanwhile, the U.S. stock market held relatively steady near its records
- By: Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 17:22
Industry innovates, but financial health suffers
Paper calls for guardrails against negative side effects of digital innovation
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 16:09
Structured finance outlooks dim as economy wobbles
Asset performance to weaken as growth slows and inflation, rates face pressure
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 15:50
Crypto money launderer gets prison in U.S.
Shell companies, crypto exchange processed US$470 million in drug money
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 15:55
CFTC asserts oversight of prediction markets
In series of legal filings, regulator claims exclusive jurisdiction
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 09:29
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
Powell plans to stay on at Fed after his term as chair ends
The Fed left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for 3rd straight meeting on Wednesday
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 14:24
Corient plans expansion into Canada
U.S. subsidiary of CI Financial seeks to plug "gap" in Canadian ultra-high-net-worth market
- By: IE Staff
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 13:50
Foreign direct investment in Canada up 6.9% in 2025
Meanwhile, Canadian direct investment abroad rose 2.8% to $2.4 trillion
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 12:46
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