Troubled U.S. office sector a drag on Big Six: DBRS
Ailing sector poses a headwind to earnings, threat to credit quality
- By: James Langton
- January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024
- 15:03
Top Stories in News
Geopolitical turmoil supports commodity prices, finds Fitch
Red Sea conflict not expected to cause oil price spike amid strong supply, softer demand
- By: James Langton
- January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024
- 14:23
SEC tightens the screws on SPACs
New rules beef up disclosure, investor protections around shell company financings
- By: James Langton
- January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024
- 14:06
Global dividends forecast to rise, led by banks: S&P
Regular payouts to maintain 4% growth, while variable dividends drop
- By: James Langton
- January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024
- 13:51
China cuts required bank reserves
Move appears to be part of a concerted effort to stabilize the markets
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024
- 10:42
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%
The central bank is still open to more rate hikes if inflation doesn’t co-operate
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024
- 10:37
From the Regulators
UBS-Credit Suisse merger sparks calls for reform
Swiss financial regulator gets a new leader as it looks to boost scrutiny of the bank
- By: Jamey Keaten, The Associated Press
- January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024
- 09:25
Americans’ economic outlook brightens as inflation slows
A measure of consumer sentiment has jumped by the most since 1991
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024
- 09:18
CIRO approved as credentialing body under Ontario title protection
Improved proficiency for financial advisors still on the table amid persistent demand
- By: Michelle Schriver
- January 23, 2024 January 23, 2024
- 15:56
Research and Markets
Provincial economies to diverge in 2024: Desjardins
Commodity producers to hold up better than interest-sensitive regions
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2024 January 23, 2024
- 15:54
OSC’s Kehoe will exit at the end of February
Leslie Byberg will oversee enforcement as the regulator looks for a new director
- By: Katie Keir
- January 23, 2024 January 23, 2024
- 15:32
Most crypto communications may be offside: FINRA
Compliance review finds potential violations in 70% of firms' messages
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2024 January 23, 2024
- 13:27
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
Bank of Japan hikes policy rate
Rise in benchmark short-term rate to 0.75% is aimed at curbing inflation
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 09:38
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
SEC sanctions key figures in FTX scandal
Execs that previously pleaded guilty in fraud case accept regulatory sanctions
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 13:42
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
FP Canada releases CFP, QAFP exam results for October
QAFP exam has one more sitting before title protection transition ends
- By: IE Staff
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 13:08
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