Gold as a popular hedge against geopolitical, economic uncertainty
New products, platform allow easy access to the precious metal
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 15, 2024 March 15, 2024
- 10:39
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Quebec proposes to boost QPP benefit for disabled seniors
Under the proposal, 77,000 people would see their pension increase starting next year, government says
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 14, 2024 March 14, 2024
- 16:21
Renters have harder time accumulating wealth: RBC economist
Homeowners' net worth has reached greater levels in comparison
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 14, 2024 March 14, 2024
- 15:13
Financial services execs investing in generative AI: report
Many professionals were also concerned about cybersecurity threats
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 14, 2024 March 14, 2024
- 14:45
Lawsuit filed against SEC for scaled-back climate rules
Environmental organizations say U.S. regulator succumbed to industry pressure
- By: IE Staff
- March 14, 2024 March 14, 2024
- 14:14
Tax changes for the 2023 filing season
Here's a handy roundup, from home office expenses to house flipping
- By: Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press, IE Staff
- March 14, 2024 March 14, 2024
- 12:01
Industry News
CRA extends relief for bare trust returns as filing deadline looms
Agency says it won’t apply gross negligence penalties for non-filing of 2023 bare trust returns except in “egregious cases”
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 13, 2024 March 14, 2024
- 15:42
CFRs, CE and cybersecurity among CIRO’s priorities for 2024
The SRO also updated its exam timeline for mutual fund dealers
- By: Melissa Shin
- March 13, 2024 March 13, 2024
- 14:16
Households owed $1.79 for every dollar of disposable income in Q4
Data from Statistics Canada is lower in Q4 than it was in Q3
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 13, 2024 March 13, 2024
- 12:04
Industry News
Quebec to review tax system in effort to save money
Government's review will also examine the expenses of its departments and agencies
- By: Richard Cloutier
- March 13, 2024 March 13, 2024
- 10:41
Research and Markets
Quebec tables budget with $11B deficit
Finance minister Eric Girard offers no precise timeline to balance books
- By: Jacob Serebrin
- March 12, 2024 March 13, 2024
- 16:47
Bank CEO average pay tops $11M despite most missing performance targets
The Big Six have released management information circulars ahead of their AGMs
- By: The Canadian Press, IE Staff
- March 12, 2024 March 12, 2024
- 15:38
Lowering interest rate cap to 35% could cost jobs and hurt GDP: report
Industry group has been pushing aggressively against the federal government's plan to lower the rate cap in the Criminal Code from 47.2% to 35%
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- March 12, 2024 March 12, 2024
- 15:24
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