BoC raises key interest rate, expects slower return to inflation target
Bank says rate hike to 5% was prompted by elevated demand, driven by strong consumer spending
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 12, 2023 July 12, 2023
- 11:13
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Updated GAAR guidance could boost reporting under expanded mandatory disclosure rules
Advisors will need to consider whether to report transactions even if they're not required to
- By: Michael McKiernan
- July 12, 2023 July 12, 2023
- 10:44
Laurentian Bank launches strategic review that could lead to sale
The bank said it's committed to its 2023 strategy and fiscal priorities while the review takes place
- By: IE Staff
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 17:49
OSFI proposes changes to capital requirements with eye on mortgage risks
Regulator says proposals should encourage banks to reduce the number of mortgages that would go into negative amortization
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 16:44
Industry News
Why clients with large RRSPs and RRIFs might benefit from earlier withdrawals
Strategic withdrawals allow clients to smooth out their income levels over retirement
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 11, 2023 July 17, 2023
- 15:23
From the Regulators
BofA hit with $250 million in fines and customer refunds for “double-dipping” fees, fake accounts
BofA has been cutting down on its reliance on overdraft fee revenue
- By: The Associated Press
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 14:56
As pandemic business loan repayment deadline looms, calls for extending deadline grow
Businesses that pay back their loans by the end of the year are eligible to have up to one-third of their loans forgiven
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 13:48
U.K. wages are rising at a record pace. That makes higher interest rates more likely
Expectations of higher borrowing rates are having a knock-on effect across lending markets
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 13:40
Industry News
Ottawa extends consultation period for RBC–HSBC deal after technical difficulties
Finance extended the consultation period by 15 days to July 21
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 13:32
The secret to hiring summer students
Setting expectations early, assigning specific projects and building in time for fun will lead to a successful experience
- By: Melissa Shin
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 12:46
Population growth the “wrinkle” in BoC’s inflation plan
A growing population has boosted spending and the housing market but could help tame wage inflation, reports say
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 12:35
ETF trends from the first half of 2023
Facing uncertainty, investors opted for security and attractive yields
- By: Rudy Luukko
- July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
- 12:00
Liberal tax promise tracker, summer 2023 edition
Here’s the status of tax proposals that matter to your clients
- By: Melissa Shin, Rudy Mezzetta
- July 10, 2023 July 10, 2023
- 16:24
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