High government spending means more inflation? It’s complicated, economists say
Link between government spending and inflation is complex
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- June 19, 2023 June 19, 2023
- 12:20
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“Retail has nine lives” in Canada as 2023 consumer spending strong — for now
New figures to be released this week could show signs of softening
- By: Brett Bundale
- June 19, 2023 June 19, 2023
- 12:07
From the Regulators
New Brunswick passes title protection legislation
Like Ontario and Saskatchewan, the province will restrict use of "financial planner" and "financial advisor"
- By: IE Staff
- June 19, 2023 June 19, 2023
- 11:38
From the Regulators
Housing affordability will deteriorate unless we act soon: CMHC chief economist
Lack of purpose-built rentals remains a major challenge
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- June 16, 2023 June 16, 2023
- 15:26
Liberals reject key Senate amendment to disability benefit bill
Senate opponents say they will support Bill C-22 even without the amendment
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- June 16, 2023 June 16, 2023
- 15:19
From the Regulators
ESMA examines impact of sustainable suitability rules
Review to look at results of efforts to add sustainability factors to suitability, product governance requirements
- By: James Langton
- June 16, 2023 June 16, 2023
- 15:17
From the Regulators
IOSCO, FSB consider fund liquidity risk reforms
Regulators seek to address liquidity issues that arose amid the pandemic
- By: James Langton
- June 16, 2023 June 16, 2023
- 14:53
Foreign investors back in Canadian bond markets
StatsCan reports that offshore investors resumed corporate, federal government bond buying in April
- By: James Langton
- June 16, 2023 June 16, 2023
- 14:43
Food inflation may be easing but prices won’t return to pre-pandemic levels, RBC says
Food prices have risen 18% over two years and prices will stay elevated due to shrinking herd sizes, wage growth and other factors
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 16, 2023 June 16, 2023
- 13:24
Sam Bankman Fried could face 2 criminal trials, with prosecution on some charges delayed until 2024
Newer charges need approval from Bahamian authorities before proceeding in U.S.
- By: Larry Neumeister, The Associated Press
- June 16, 2023 June 16, 2023
- 10:17
From the Regulators
OSC seeks to ban former fund industry exec
Regulator pursuing ban against David Singh for fraud conviction
- By: James Langton
- June 15, 2023 June 15, 2023
- 17:26
5 strategies to transition the family business
A report from the Family Entreprise Foundation offers ideas to prepare the next generation
- By: IE Staff
- June 15, 2023 June 15, 2023
- 17:02
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