Global Reporting Initiative revamps biodiversity reporting standard
Revisions aim to enhance corporate transparency to investors, policymakers
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2024 January 25, 2024
- 13:33
Top Stories in News
Payrolls softened further in November: StatsCan
Growth in average weekly earnings rose in the month
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2024 January 25, 2024
- 13:17
U.S. economy grew at surprisingly strong 3.3% pace last quarter
Optimism is growing that the Fed is on track to deliver a rare soft landing
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- January 25, 2024 January 25, 2024
- 12:52
Troubled U.S. office sector a drag on Big Six: DBRS
Ailing sector poses a headwind to earnings, threat to credit quality
- By: James Langton
- January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024
- 15:03
Geopolitical turmoil supports commodity prices, finds Fitch
Red Sea conflict not expected to cause oil price spike amid strong supply, softer demand
- By: James Langton
- January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024
- 14:23
SEC tightens the screws on SPACs
New rules beef up disclosure, investor protections around shell company financings
- By: James Langton
- January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024
- 14:06
Global dividends forecast to rise, led by banks: S&P
Regular payouts to maintain 4% growth, while variable dividends drop
- By: James Langton
- January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024
- 13:51
China cuts required bank reserves
Move appears to be part of a concerted effort to stabilize the markets
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024
- 10:42
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%
The central bank is still open to more rate hikes if inflation doesn’t co-operate
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024
- 10:37
From the Regulators
UBS-Credit Suisse merger sparks calls for reform
Swiss financial regulator gets a new leader as it looks to boost scrutiny of the bank
- By: Jamey Keaten, The Associated Press
- January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024
- 09:25
Americans’ economic outlook brightens as inflation slows
A measure of consumer sentiment has jumped by the most since 1991
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024
- 09:18
CIRO approved as credentialing body under Ontario title protection
Improved proficiency for financial advisors still on the table amid persistent demand
- By: Michelle Schriver
- January 23, 2024 January 23, 2024
- 15:56
Research and Markets
Provincial economies to diverge in 2024: Desjardins
Commodity producers to hold up better than interest-sensitive regions
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2024 January 23, 2024
- 15:54
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