Global economy will slow for a third straight year in 2024, World Bank predicts
Heightened global tensions pose risk of weaker growth
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- January 9, 2024 January 9, 2024
- 13:14
Top Stories in News
Asset managers eye gains driven by bonds, AI
ETF providers like fixed income and active management in 2024 outlooks
- By: Rudy Luukko
- January 9, 2024 January 10, 2024
- 13:00
FSRA tightens the screws on seg fund DSCs
New measures address the use of DSCs with existing contracts
- By: James Langton
- January 9, 2024 January 10, 2024
- 11:24
Big banks’ ‘sustainable finance’ label misleading, investor group alleges
Banks not backing up their claims with data, says securities complaint filed with OSC and AMF
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- January 9, 2024 January 9, 2024
- 08:42
Oil prices to weaken in 2024, say analysts
Forecasts for WTI range between US$70 and US$80
- By: Amanda Stephenson, Canadian Press
- January 8, 2024 January 8, 2024
- 16:31
How heatwaves lead to financial distress
New research from the Bank of Canada finds a link between extreme temperatures and credit conditions
- By: James Langton
- January 8, 2024 January 8, 2024
- 15:30
Maintaining mortgage stress test a positive: Fitch
Relaxing mortgage rules could help borrowers but also boost credit risks
- By: James Langton
- January 8, 2024 January 8, 2024
- 15:20
From the Regulators
Securities class action against mining company moves toward settlement
The company's underwriters were dropped from the proposed class action
- By: James Langton
- January 8, 2024 January 8, 2024
- 15:15
Housing market could rebound in 2024: economists
Price declines were mainly an Ontario phenomenon, but home prices were softening in the Fraser Valley, Winnipeg and Halifax
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- January 8, 2024 January 8, 2024
- 10:59
Emerge unitholders become unsecured creditors
Investors in five Emerge ARK ETFs have not received payments for receivables outstanding
- By: Melissa Shin
- January 8, 2024 January 8, 2024
- 09:50
U.S. job market remains resilient
December marked the 23rd straight month that joblessness has remained below 4%
- By: Paul Wiseman
- January 5, 2024 January 5, 2024
- 11:42
Canada added just 100 jobs in December
Softer job market conditions came as high interest rates continued to weigh on growth
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 5, 2024 January 5, 2024
- 11:16
Research and Markets
Weak M&A action drives slump in fees
JP Morgan tops global league tables while RBC leads local trio
- By: James Langton
- January 5, 2024 January 5, 2024
- 10:57
S&P/TSX composite index up more than 200 points, U.S. markets drift amid retail data
Disappointing U.S. retail sales raise bets for more rate cuts
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 17:21
CMHC outlook sees home sales picking up slightly in 2026
Housing starts forecast to drop to 247,000 this year as costs, inventories rise
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 13:20
U.S. retail sales unchanged in December from November
Economists had expected a 0.4% increase
- By: Anne D’innocenzio, The Associated Press
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 09:24
Claim against Bridging fund to be heard in mid-June
Alleged $213-million loan guarantee remains subject of dispute
- By: James Langton
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 17:03
FCA alleges crypto platform breached new rules
U.K. agency brings first proceeding alleging illegal promotional activity
- By: James Langton
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 15:22
FINTRAC sanctions real estate broker
Agency found firm failed to report suspicious transaction
- By: James Langton
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 15:08
GST/HST on trailing commissions to be enforced July 1: CRA notice
Date not reasonable for industry implementation, tax practitioner says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 16:54
Advocates urge Ottawa to extend tax incentive for employee ownership
$10M capital gains exemption for sellers set to expire at end of this year
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 10:49
February is more than just for RRSPs
Aging client base, different registered accounts are changing how advisors see RRSP season
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 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
Younger Canadians lead in ETF adoption: study
Fees, ease of access are key considerations for investors when selecting an ETF
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 12:17
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