Is holding a mortgage in an RRSP a good idea?
Tax rules allow homeowners to hold their mortgage in a registered plan if certain conditions are met
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 19, 2024 March 19, 2024
- 12:09
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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
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
People
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
Industry News
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
Canada, U.S. stock markets rebound on Friday
Precious metals action calms, while Dow Jones tops 50K
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 17:05
FSB flags repo market’s risk to global system
Report calls for action on data gaps, surveillance, leverage
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:49
U.S. effective tariff rate down on trade deals
Trade deficit remains unchanged amid shifting tariff policy, Fitch reports
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:27
Lawyer sanctioned in fake GIC scheme
Trust account used in fraud, misappropriation, Law Society finds
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:47
High court declines to hear Ponzi insurance case
Policy failed to cover hedge fund investment that turned out to be a fraud
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 12:49
Pair ran massive market manipulation scheme: SEC
Firm allegedly touted stocks on social media, while selling its holdings
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 15:24
CFA Society Toronto announces undergrad awards
The honours will be presented Feb. 12, at the association's Embrace the Challenge event
- By: IE Staff
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:43
Strategizing for clients with multiple retirement accounts
Start with flexibility, tax efficiency, simplicity
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 09:22
AI shaping performance in four insurance subsectors: report
Brokers, MGAs, software providers and TPAs set to evolve
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 08:00
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: Interactive Brokers launches RRIF
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 13:35
New year, new records: Canada’s ETF industry starts 2026 off with a bang
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 11:57
Product roundup: Picton Investments to debut private equity fund
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 2, 2026 February 3, 2026
- 16:00