Is holding a mortgage in an RRSP a good idea?
Tax rules allow homeowners to hold their mortgage in a registered plan if certain conditions are met
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 19, 2024 March 19, 2024
- 12:09
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Inflation slows in February, unexpectedly
The report is encouraging for the Bank of Canada, economist says
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- March 19, 2024 March 19, 2024
- 10:54
China fines Evergrande and bans chairman for life
Regulators are striving to reassure investors after Chinese markets slumped in the past year
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- March 19, 2024 March 19, 2024
- 09:17
Bank of Japan hikes for first time in 17 years
The BOJ ends its negative interest rate policy
- By: Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press
- March 19, 2024 March 19, 2024
- 09:11
Fed likely to preach patience as markets look ahead to rate cuts
Federal Reserve officials are expected to play it safe when they meet this week
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- March 18, 2024 April 30, 2024
- 15:21
Economists expect inflation rate ticked up above 3% last month
Higher energy prices are driving the increase
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- March 18, 2024 March 18, 2024
- 14:49
National home sales in February up nearly 20% compared with year ago
Buyers are showing more optimism than last year
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 18, 2024 March 18, 2024
- 14:34
People
Industry moves this week
A variety of moves occurred across several industry areas
- By: Katie Keir
- March 18, 2024 March 18, 2024
- 14:00
Raymond James foresees hitting $100B in a few years
The firm also hopes to reach 25% women advisors by 2025
- By: Melissa Shin
- March 18, 2024 March 18, 2024
- 13:06
Tech roundup: Webull app offers interest on uninvested cash
Also, Koyfin data platform now includes Canadian mutual funds
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 18, 2024 March 18, 2024
- 12:00
Wholesale sales rose 0.1% in January
For a fourth consecutive month, the personal and household goods subsector also rose
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 15, 2024 March 15, 2024
- 15:49
Industry News
How much Big Six wealth management execs made in 2023
Total compensation ranged from $6.30 million to $7.56 million
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 15, 2024 March 15, 2024
- 13:36
February housing starts increased 14% from January, finds CMHC
Slower housing starts have been expected this year as borrowing conditions and labour shortages affect the pace of building
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 15, 2024 March 15, 2024
- 13:06
A tariff exemption was Canada’s salvation in 2025. It’s ‘absolutely’ at risk in 2026
Officials are preparing for a review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement in 2026
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:24
AI names push stock markets higher on Friday
'Hot print' from Micron Technologies boosted enthusiasm for tech stocks, says portfolio manager
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 17:15
Wage growth slowing, ECB data shows
Central bank sees slowdown in wage gains from collective agreements
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 16:43
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
SEC sanctions Canadian over pump-and-dumps
Accountant allegedly found assets used to lure investors to schemes
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 15:39
Executive banned in failed real estate scheme
OSC forgoes monetary sanctions, amid bankruptcy, ongoing litigation
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 14:56
Tech roundup: Toronto-based wealthtech expands to Montreal, NYC
Plus, a new TD partnership, and Toronto fintech becomes dark pool partner
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:00
Industry moves: Michelle Connolly joins Q Wealth
Plus, Raymond James gains Richardson advisor, and promotions at BMO, CI GAM, Wellington-Altus and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 16:50
ASC extends safe harbour regime to climate-related disclosures
Provincial regulator can halt trading when misinformation circulates
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 10:47
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
Investment fund sales, assets climbed in November: SIMA
Mutual fund, ETF AUM rose for the seventh consecutive month
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 11:58
Product roundup: Ardian brings evergreen PE fund to Canada
Plus, other product launches and news, including more ESG fund terminations
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 15, 2025 December 16, 2025
- 11:29
The ETF year in review
More than 300 new products landed in 2025 — a new record
- By: Rudy Luukko
- December 12, 2025 December 12, 2025
- 13:24