Firms pledged to improve Black representation. They still have work to do
Four years after the BlackNorth Initiative launched its pledge, progress is mixed, but happening
- By: Melissa Shin
- June 18, 2024 July 7, 2024
- 14:00
Four years after the BlackNorth Initiative launched its pledge, progress is mixed, but happening
Policymakers cite need to maintain a level playing field with U.S. banks
Wages still rising despite waning labour demand, StatsCan reports
The federal banking regulator says financial system vulnerabilities remain elevated but stable
Award winners are "striving to change the status quo" within their firms, finance sector
Retail sales rose below the pace that economists projected
Tokens alone didn't qualify as securities, regulatory tribunal rules
The measure, which targets pass-through companies, could raise more than US$50 billion
Trend could reverse given lower interest rates
Services inflation is running hot, while goods disinflation is set to slow, NBF says
Offshore investing in bonds hit highest level since pandemic
Chip, software companies up as 'bargain hunters' step in
Rents are still 12.9% higher than levels seen before the Covid pandemic
They rose 2.3% in 2025, while business insolvencies fell by 21.8%
Unique provision aims to balance interests, provide greater certainty
Agency seeks feedback on new due diligence standards, enforcement
Regulators flag retail investor issues, market structure, resilience for 2026
187 mutual funds, 117 ETFs and 114 seg funds were recognized
GoSmart targets newer investors, excludes mutual funds, GICs, bonds, options
Plus, GreenShield buys Kii Health's Canadian mental health services segment
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups