Hong Kong lifts curbs on property market
Finance minister said curbs imposed earlier to cool the property market would be lifted with immediate effect
- By: Zen Soo, The Associated Press
- February 28, 2024 February 28, 2024
- 11:30
Top Stories in News
U.S. economy grew 3.2% in Q4, slightly lower than government’s initial estimate
Growth has now topped 2% for six straight quarters, defying fears that high interest rates would lead to a recession
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- February 28, 2024 February 28, 2024
- 11:20
RBC reports $3.58B Q1 profit, with provisions for credit losses up
The bank's wealth management arm earned $606 million, down from $830 million a year earlier
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- February 28, 2024 February 28, 2024
- 11:05
National Bank reports $922M Q1 profit, up from $876M a year ago
Revenue for the quarter totalled $2.71 billion, up from $2.56 billion in the same quarter last year
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 28, 2024 February 28, 2024
- 10:56
Rep admits to unapproved discretionary trades
Settlement includes disgorgement, penalty and suspension
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2024 February 28, 2024
- 17:21
Research and Markets
Identity, mortgage fraud on the rise: Equifax survey
Fraudsters take advantage of economic vulnerabilities, credit reporting agency says
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024
- 16:12
From the Regulators
FCA promises faster, more transparent enforcement
U.K. regulator seeks to enhance deterrence, investor confidence
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024
- 15:47
From the Regulators
Reforms for money market funds need work: FSB
Progress to address liquidity mismatch has been uneven, review finds
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024
- 15:38
Pension funds improving modestly on climate but still too slow: report
Shift report downgrades CPPIB, gives AIMCo worst grade
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024
- 15:26
Industry News
Scotiabank reports Q1 profit up as recession fears clear
The bank doesn't see a pickup in Canada until later this year
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024
- 14:21
BMO reports revenue and profits constrained by “challenging economic backdrop”
Wealth management earned $240 million, up from $159 million a year earlier
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024
- 14:08
What happens if a mutual fund trust loses its status?
The rare occurrence can affect eligibility for registered plans, but there’s relief for temporary situations
- By: Melissa Shin
- February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024
- 13:40
From the Regulators
Rep sanctioned for advising via Discord platform
Online posts amounted to securities-related business, CIRO panel found
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024
- 13:40
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
Deals: Mubadala Capital launches co-investment fund
Plus, GreenShield buys Kii Health's Canadian mental health services segment
- By: IE Staff
- February 9, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 01:02
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
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