Interest rates not to blame for housing crisis, Macklem says
Bank of Canada governor addressed MPs on the finance committee on Thursday
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- February 1, 2024 February 1, 2024
- 14:08
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Grads entering weak markets face long-term effects, lower earnings
Impact on salary lingers for a decade, TD Economics report says
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 1, 2024 February 1, 2024
- 13:21
Industry News
When your client wants to boost RRSP savings with a loan
Financial advisors, planners weigh in on the risks of borrowing to invest
- By: Craig Wong, The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press
- February 1, 2024 February 1, 2024
- 13:02
HISA ETFs adjust to new era as OSFI liquidity rules take effect
Some funds have broadened their mandates as yields take a hit
- By: Mark Burgess
- January 31, 2024 January 31, 2024
- 15:52
Order to liquidate Evergrande just one step in fixing China’s debt crisis
Experts say it’s unclear if Monday's order will be enforced in mainland China
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press, Zen Soo, The Associated Press
- January 31, 2024 January 31, 2024
- 15:24
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged for now
Central bank cautioned that it “does not expect it will be appropriate” to cut rates until it has greater confidence inflation is moving sustainably to…
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- January 31, 2024 January 31, 2024
- 14:21
Federal banking regulator sets final guidelines around integrity and security
Guidelines from OSFI come after the feds expanded the regulator’s mandate last June to cover those areas
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 31, 2024 January 31, 2024
- 12:37
Research and Markets
Rent prices soared in 2023, CMHC reports
National vacancy rate is lowest on record since the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. began tracking that data in 1988
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- January 31, 2024 January 31, 2024
- 12:22
China manufacturing contracts for 4th straight month
The manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) has fallen in nine of the past 10 months, rising only in September.
- By: Zen Soo, The Associated Press
- January 31, 2024 January 31, 2024
- 12:04
Labor Department sees signs the strong U.S. job market is cooling
U.S. worker paycheque growth slowed late last year
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- January 31, 2024 January 31, 2024
- 11:21
Economy grew 0.2% in November, StatCan says
Economic bounce back at the end of 2023 could push back rate cuts, economists say
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- January 31, 2024 January 31, 2024
- 10:30
CRA to charge 10% interest on overdue tax through first half of 2024
Prescribed rate for the second quarter of this year to match first quarter rate
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 31, 2024 January 31, 2024
- 08:49
From the Regulators
Rep banned after misappropriating money from client
SRO panel found the rep opened banking products, including a line of credit, in the client's name
- By: James Langton
- January 30, 2024 January 30, 2024
- 16:37
Tech stocks push Canada, U.S. markets higher as precious metals also rise
Chip, software companies up as 'bargain hunters' step in
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 17:12
Average asking rents fall for 16th straight month: report
Rents are still 12.9% higher than levels seen before the Covid pandemic
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 13:20
Consumer insolvencies hit highest volume last year since 2009: CAIRP
They rose 2.3% in 2025, while business insolvencies fell by 21.8%
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 12:21
B.C. court tackles novel estate case
Unique provision aims to balance interests, provide greater certainty
- By: James Langton
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 15:45
Europe’s new AML cop launches consultations
Agency seeks feedback on new due diligence standards, enforcement
- By: James Langton
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 15:31
Investor access to risky products a priority for IOSCO
Regulators flag retail investor issues, market structure, resilience for 2026
- By: James Langton
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 15:26
2025 FundGrade A+ Award winners announced
187 mutual funds, 117 ETFs and 114 seg funds were recognized
- By: IE Staff
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 16:34
RBC launches new mobile direct investing
GoSmart targets newer investors, excludes mutual funds, GICs, bonds, options
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 14:51
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
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