ESMA consults on avoiding groupthink at financials
Regulators review suitability guidance for industry management
- By: James Langton
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 15:36
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CUSMA worries persist, but businesses taking small wins from court’s tariff decision
Under Trump's latest executive order, CUSMA-compliant goods crossing the border remain exempt from tariffs
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 14:56
CUSMA review critical to Canada, U.S. not so much
Trade deal's end would weigh on growth, employment, interest rates
- By: James Langton
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 14:44
Housing affordability challenges remain despite recent improvements: CMHC
A slow, prolonged erosion of affordability conditions began in the early 2000s
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 14:15
BMO, ex-trader sanctioned in front-running case
MX agrees to $289,000 in fines and costs ordered against firm, former trader
- By: James Langton
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 10:56
SDNY offers companies ‘get out of jail free’ card
U.S. attorney's office to hold individuals accountable for financial misdeeds
- By: James Langton
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 10:47
Energy security is driving the transition to electricity
In a world where energy and other critical inputs don’t move freely, more sustainable systems are emerging
- By: John Cook
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 09:35
National Bank reports $1.25B Q1 profit as it reports strong loan growth
The gains were driven by the bank's diversified, complementary franchises: CEO
- By: The Canadian Press with files from IE staff
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 09:16
BMO’s Q1 profits rise to $2.49B despite severance charge, rising consumer stress
Its wealth management business posted earnings of $352M, up from $328M
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press, with files from IE Staff
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 09:07
$500k is the most common term insurance coverage
Older Canadians typically choose smaller face amounts and shorter terms, PolicyMe found
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 25, 2026 February 24, 2026
- 05:00
TSX climbs, U.S. stock markets rise amid renewed AI enthusiasm
Scotiabank profit jumps as it leads off Q1 bank earnings this week
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 24, 2026 February 24, 2026
- 17:19
Desjardins reports $3.8B in surplus earnings in 2025
Group and individual insurance premiums up from 2024
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 24, 2026 February 24, 2026
- 15:34
SEC overhauls enforcement manual
Revisions aim to clarify, streamline certain enforcement practices
- By: James Langton
- February 24, 2026 February 24, 2026
- 14:41
Global rating outlook weakens: Fitch
As outlooks dim, downgrades likely to pick up in the next 12 to 18 months
- By: James Langton
- April 21, 2026 April 20, 2026
- 06:00
TSX swings to slight gain as U.S. markets see modest losses
Uncertainty over U.S.-Iran war continues to drive trading
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026
- 16:50
Wall Street boasts strong Q1 results: Moody’s
Volatility boosts trading, underwriting, asset quality holds up
- By: James Langton
- April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026
- 16:28
ASIC issues roadmap to crypto regime
New licensing regime approved, full compliance due by October 2027
- By: James Langton
- April 21, 2026 April 20, 2026
- 06:00
Bank of Canada appoints two deputy governors
Marc-André Gosselin and Nicolas Vincent to assume new roles in May and August, respectively
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026
- 15:34
SEC, CFTC aim to ease private fund reporting
Regulators seek boost in reporting thresholds to reduce small firm demands
- By: James Langton
- April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026
- 15:18
Blue Owl to acquire REIT in US$2.4B cash deal
Deal offers 19% premium to Sila Realty Trust trading price on Friday
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026
- 14:46
Anthropic’s Mythos shows need to ‘come to grips’ with AI risks: Macklem
The BoC governor says technology's evolving abilities underscore importance of cybersecurity
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- April 17, 2026 April 17, 2026
- 15:45
Wealthsimple’s new X partnership brings opportunities and risks, experts say
Arrangement could encourage more or riskier trades, critics say
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- April 17, 2026 April 17, 2026
- 12:51
Industry moves: Wellington-Altus scores team with $750M in assets
Plus, TD Wealth VP moves into advisor role and appointments across the industry
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026
- 04:00
Industry moves: New execs join SLI, Focus Wealth, CI Financial and Conquest
Plus, Designed Wealth adds advisor and inaugural taxonomy and transition planning council named
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 14:48
Richard McIntyre departs Manulife Wealth, Brett Marchand tapped as next CEO
McIntyre to start a new role later this month
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026
- 12:18
CETFA survey shows younger investors more likely to adjust portfolios amid geopolitical tensions
The data also reveals Canadians' limited knowledge of cross-border investing tax implications
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026
- 11:54
Global ETF industry gathered a record US$626 billion in Q1
ETF assets under management now sit at US$20 trillion
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 17, 2026 April 17, 2026
- 11:52
Private credit recap: Asset managers respond to elevated redemption requests
Investors are looking to exit from funds in droves during "a period of heightened negative sentiment"
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 14, 2026 April 14, 2026
- 13:59