Jobless rate remains at record low: OECD
Employment readings largely stable to close 2023
- By: James Langton
- January 18, 2024 January 18, 2024
- 12:59
Top Stories in News
CSA sets rules for crypto funds
Regulators seek to codify initial investment restrictions, custody provisions
- By: James Langton
- January 18, 2024 January 18, 2024
- 12:40
Former BMO execs Andrew Auerbach and Jean Blacklock launch investment counsel firm
New practice aims to differentiate with therapeutic approach to planning
- By: Michelle Schriver
- January 18, 2024 January 18, 2024
- 08:47
TFSA usage drops as Canadians cope with higher cost of living: BMO
One in four deferred investing to pay down debt amid high interest rates, according to a survey
- By: Jonathan Got
- January 18, 2024 January 18, 2024
- 08:46
From the Regulators
Global regulators add guidance on margin practices
IOSCO, Basel Committee recommendations target non-central clearing markets
- By: James Langton
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 16:11
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
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
Gold prices lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets also rise
The S&P/TSX composite index climbed 244.33 points to 32,000.10
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 17:03
Opinion: ETF investing in 2026
After a record-breaking year for new product launches, old-fashioned strategies are still a solid choice for portfolios
- By: Amin Barakat
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 12:48
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
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