The reasons behind bitcoin’s surge
Bitcoin has surpassed US$41,000 for the first time since April 2022
- By: The Associated Press
- December 4, 2023 December 5, 2023
- 14:19
Top Stories in News
Carbon markets need rules too: IOSCO
Regulators launch consultation on standards, practices for carbon credit trading
- By: James Langton
- December 4, 2023 December 4, 2023
- 13:59
IOSCO tackles greenwashing challenge
Regulators cite data gaps, lack of standards, pervasive risks as obstacles
- By: James Langton
- December 4, 2023 December 4, 2023
- 13:42
Short-term rentals reduce housing affordability: Desjardins
Every one-percentage-point increase in the share of Airbnbs was associated with a 2.3% increase in rents, a report found
- By: Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press
- December 4, 2023 December 4, 2023
- 13:34
Corporate defaults to peak in 2024: Fitch
Tighter financing environment, declining economic growth to drive defaults
- By: James Langton
- December 4, 2023 December 4, 2023
- 13:26
Economists predict U.S. economy can avoid a recession
Most of the surveyed economists expect inflation to continue to slow in 2024
- By: The Associated Press
- December 4, 2023 December 4, 2023
- 09:16
Assurance standards essential for sustainability reporting: IOSCO
Regulators provide feedback to assurance standards setters
- By: James Langton
- December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 16:41
Solid outlook for exchanges, clearinghouses in 2024
Continued diversification into market data, analytics will support exchanges' profits
- By: James Langton
- December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 16:23
Industry News
Lifetime capital gains exemption to top $1M in 2024
Starting next year, LCGE on sale of small biz shares and farm or fishing property will match
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 16:12
Banks focus on staff cuts, provisions for bad loans in Q4
The two dominant themes emerge ahead of an uncertain 2024
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 14:49
BMO sees higher cost savings ahead thanks to Bank of the West, cuts to real estate
The bank expects synergies of US$800 million — up 20% from a previous estimate
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press, IE Staff
- December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 14:28
Cutting consultations won’t cut red tape: IIAC
Trade group pushes back on Ontario's plan to shorten regulatory comment periods
- By: James Langton
- December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 12:14
Offshore crypto platform sanctioned in Quebec
AMF alleged that CoinEx ignored regulators' efforts to get crypto firms registered
- By: James Langton
- December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 11:51
AI names push stock markets higher on Friday
'Hot print' from Micron Technologies boosted enthusiasm for tech stocks, says portfolio manager
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 17:15
Wage growth slowing, ECB data shows
Central bank sees slowdown in wage gains from collective agreements
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 16:43
Bank of Japan hikes policy rate
Rise in benchmark short-term rate to 0.75% is aimed at curbing inflation
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 09:38
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
SEC sanctions key figures in FTX scandal
Execs that previously pleaded guilty in fraud case accept regulatory sanctions
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 13:42
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
FP Canada releases CFP, QAFP exam results for October
QAFP exam has one more sitting before title protection transition ends
- By: IE Staff
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 13:08
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