Product roundup: Manulife offering annuities again
High rates and demand led the firm to re-enter the market five years after exiting
- By: Mark Burgess
- November 20, 2023 November 20, 2023
- 14:40
High rates and demand led the firm to re-enter the market five years after exiting
Appeal court overturned decision granting priority in insolvency to certain Bridging investors
Big project needed to galvanize creation of single capital market
Plus, balanced funds go private and an AI-branded ETF
End of zero-rate era has “profound” implications for fixed-income strategy
High court rejects B.C. residents' challenge in alleged market manipulation case
HELOC balances declined, mortgage growth slowed in September
Foreign investors reduce Canadian bond holdings, domestic investors add offshore bonds in September
Weaker energy prices drive input costs lower, according to StatsCan
Rate cuts to start materializing by mid-year
Fund managers must do more to comply with labelling rules, guidance
Improving competition in Canada's concentrated banking sector is one of the aims
Chip, software companies up as 'bargain hunters' step in
Rents are still 12.9% higher than levels seen before the Covid pandemic
They rose 2.3% in 2025, while business insolvencies fell by 21.8%
Unique provision aims to balance interests, provide greater certainty
Agency seeks feedback on new due diligence standards, enforcement
Regulators flag retail investor issues, market structure, resilience for 2026
187 mutual funds, 117 ETFs and 114 seg funds were recognized
GoSmart targets newer investors, excludes mutual funds, GICs, bonds, options
Plus, GreenShield buys Kii Health's Canadian mental health services segment
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups