China’s outlook dims after outperforming in 2023
Real GDP in China grew by 5.2% last year but is expected to slow in the year ahead, Desjardins says
- By: James Langton
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 15:39
Top Stories in News
Red Sea conflict latest test for global supply chains
Disruption to key global shipping lanes has varied credit impacts, DBRS says
- By: James Langton
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 15:33
Research and Markets
Use of alternative data grows, with increased interest in AI: report
While more investors said they're using alternative sources, the costs of such data may be coming down
- By: Mark Burgess
- January 17, 2024 April 10, 2025
- 15:29
Industry News
What happens if FSRA finds a life agent unsuitable
The Ontario regulator discussed proposed licensing suitability guidance during a webinar on Wednesday
- By: Michelle Schriver
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 15:27
Deadline to receive partial CEBA loan forgiveness looms for Canadian businesses
Almost 900,000 businesses received an interest-free CEBA loan during the pandemic, securing up to $60,000
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 13:53
Research and Markets
Britain’s unexpected inflation increase in December is unlikely to worry the Bank of England
Inflation was 4% in December, up from 3.9% the month before, the first increase in 10 months
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 13:35
China’s population falls for a 2nd straight year as births drop even after end of one-child policy
Long the most populated country in the world, China dropped into second place behind India in 2023
- By: Ken Moritsugu, The Associated Press
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 13:31
Cutting interest rates too soon in Europe risks progress against inflation, central bank chief says
Sluggish economic growth and the impact of higher interest rates on economic activity have sparked bets on rate cuts
- By: David Mchugh, The Associated Press
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 12:37
Retail sales up strongly in December as Americans showed continued willingness to spend
The report suggested that shoppers will be able to keep fuelling economic growth this year
- By: Anne D’innocenzio, The Associated Press
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 11:27
Early adopters to start nature risk disclosures
More than 100 financial firms have committed to the TNFD recommendations
- By: James Langton
- January 16, 2024 January 16, 2024
- 15:17
Global regulators issue margin proposals
Measures aim to address lessons of market turmoil in early 2020 and 2022
- By: James Langton
- January 16, 2024 January 16, 2024
- 15:06
Stocks in for a positive year with rate cuts, economic recovery in sight: Edward Jones
Strategist sees a rotation back into defensive stocks and cyclical sectors
- By: Michelle Zadikian, The Canadian Press
- January 16, 2024 January 16, 2024
- 14:45
Trade groups seek changes to Basel III endgame
SIFMA, ISDA say final rules would lead to excessive capital requirements
- By: James Langton
- January 16, 2024 January 16, 2024
- 14:32
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