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
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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
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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
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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
Gold as a popular hedge against geopolitical, economic uncertainty
New products, platform allow easy access to the precious metal
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 15, 2024 March 15, 2024
- 10:39
Gold stocks lift S&P/TSX composite amid geopolitical risks
U.S. markets were closed, but U.S. stock futures slid on latest tariff threats
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- January 19, 2026 January 19, 2026
- 17:15
Business sentiment subdued, but sales outlook improves: BoC outlook survey
Respondents see signs of recovery after a year of weak sales
- By: Craig Wong, The Canadian Press
- January 19, 2026 January 19, 2026
- 11:25
China’s economy grows 5% in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump’s tariffs
Deutsche Bank forecasts growth this year at 4.5% as domestic demand remains weak
- By: Chan Ho-Him, The Associated Press
- January 19, 2026 January 19, 2026
- 10:30
Tribunal denies confidentiality, stay motions
Panel stresses "open courts" principle in denying closed door hearing
- By: James Langton
- January 19, 2026 January 19, 2026
- 16:58
Investor lawsuits may justify no financial sanctions
Normally, major frauds should carry disgorgement orders, Tribunal says
- By: James Langton
- January 19, 2026 January 19, 2026
- 14:26
Former TD rep sanctioned for misappropriation
Fake bank accounts used to divert funds from clients that were elderly, dead
- By: James Langton
- January 19, 2026 January 19, 2026
- 09:33
FP Canada lends support to national CPA body
Support reflects commitment to harmonized standards, global influence
- By: Michelle Schriver
- January 19, 2026 January 19, 2026
- 16:44
Global financial services M&A rises in 2025, powered by ‘megadeals’
Deals valued at $1 billion or more jump 70%: EY analysis
- By: IE Staff
- January 19, 2026 January 19, 2026
- 11:56
Industry moves: CIBC Private Wealth, Wellington-Altus create new roles
Plus, new faces at Raymond James, Designed Wealth, Assuris and FSRA
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- January 16, 2026 January 16, 2026
- 16:47
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
Product roundup: Dynamic portfolio targets ‘income-seeking’ investors, retirees and pre-retirees
Plus, other product/index launches, fund name and management changes
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- January 16, 2026 January 19, 2026
- 17:01
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