Research finds connection between financial planning and mental health
Active listening and asking the right questions are key to checking on clients' sense of well-being
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 28, 2024 February 28, 2024
- 14:25
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Research and Markets
Small business owners are optimistic for growth in 2024
Latest data show U.S. small businesses are hiring staff and implementing new tools to stay proactive and competitive
- By: The Associated Press
- February 28, 2024 February 28, 2024
- 11:43
Hong Kong lifts curbs on property market
Finance minister said curbs imposed earlier to cool the property market would be lifted with immediate effect
- By: Zen Soo, The Associated Press
- February 28, 2024 February 28, 2024
- 11:30
U.S. economy grew 3.2% in Q4, slightly lower than government’s initial estimate
Growth has now topped 2% for six straight quarters, defying fears that high interest rates would lead to a recession
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- February 28, 2024 February 28, 2024
- 11:20
RBC reports $3.58B Q1 profit, with provisions for credit losses up
The bank's wealth management arm earned $606 million, down from $830 million a year earlier
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- February 28, 2024 February 28, 2024
- 11:05
National Bank reports $922M Q1 profit, up from $876M a year ago
Revenue for the quarter totalled $2.71 billion, up from $2.56 billion in the same quarter last year
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 28, 2024 February 28, 2024
- 10:56
Rep admits to unapproved discretionary trades
Settlement includes disgorgement, penalty and suspension
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2024 February 28, 2024
- 17:21
Research and Markets
Identity, mortgage fraud on the rise: Equifax survey
Fraudsters take advantage of economic vulnerabilities, credit reporting agency says
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024
- 16:12
From the Regulators
FCA promises faster, more transparent enforcement
U.K. regulator seeks to enhance deterrence, investor confidence
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024
- 15:47
From the Regulators
Reforms for money market funds need work: FSB
Progress to address liquidity mismatch has been uneven, review finds
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024
- 15:38
Pension funds improving modestly on climate but still too slow: report
Shift report downgrades CPPIB, gives AIMCo worst grade
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024
- 15:26
Industry News
Scotiabank reports Q1 profit up as recession fears clear
The bank doesn't see a pickup in Canada until later this year
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024
- 14:21
BMO reports revenue and profits constrained by “challenging economic backdrop”
Wealth management earned $240 million, up from $159 million a year earlier
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024
- 14:08
Global oil market looks oversupplied: Fitch
Disruptions due to Iran, Venezuela unlikely to roil markets in the short term
- By: James Langton
- January 20, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 09:27
Global dividend growth to slow in 2026: S&P
Uncertainty, trade tensions, downside risks to weigh on growth this year
- By: James Langton
- January 20, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 09:23
New U.S. threats imperil growth, security: Fitch
The implementation of new tariffs, potential retaliation, highly uncertain
- By: James Langton
- January 20, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 09:18
Court offers chance to prove financial capability
Injured man sought removal of court-ordered guardian
- By: James Langton
- January 20, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 09:58
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
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 20, 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