Boosting banks’ buffer a prudent move: DBRS
Latest increase ensures banks have a cushion to absorb rising credit losses
- By: James Langton
- June 21, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 10:52
Top Stories in News
How artificial intelligence can mind an advisor’s business
AI can help pitch products and identify clients likely to defect
- By: Greg Meckbach
- June 21, 2023 June 16, 2023
- 06:00
Why rate hikes shouldn’t dissuade insurance policyholders from participating
Par life accounts eventually benefit from higher interest rates
- By: Greg Meckbach
- June 21, 2023 June 16, 2023
- 06:00
Lenders, investors face rising commercial real estate risks
Credit ratings, outlooks under pressure as challenges mount for U.S. commercial property sector
- By: James Langton
- June 20, 2023 June 20, 2023
- 13:19
Businesses’ changing credit usage a worrying trend: Equifax
Latest numbers highlight growing stress in the industrial and financial trades
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- June 20, 2023 June 20, 2023
- 12:34
Industry News
‘The best returns are just around the corner’: First Trust economist
A recession will probably arrive before the end of the year, but there could be advantages to staying invested
- By: Melissa Shin
- June 20, 2023 June 20, 2023
- 11:48
Labour market sees signs of easing: StatsCan
Growth in labour demand, average hourly wages offered slowing
- By: James Langton
- June 20, 2023 June 20, 2023
- 11:44
From the Regulators
OSFI raises capital requirements for big banks to 3.5% amid higher debt levels
New domestic stability buffer takes effect Nov. 1
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 20, 2023 June 20, 2023
- 11:37
What Canada’s modern slavery law means for board disclosure
Ottawa is trying to prevent forced labour in supply chains through further transparency, an RIA conference speaker said
- By: Greg Meckbach
- June 20, 2023 June 14, 2023
- 06:00
Proposed syndicated mortgage class action rejected
Appeal court upholds lower court's ruling, denying class action against trustee
- By: James Langton
- June 19, 2023 June 19, 2023
- 17:30
Research and Markets
Changing amortization, cap on insured mortgages not the answer to affordability: CMHC
Extending amortization may serve to drive prices higher
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- June 19, 2023 June 19, 2023
- 15:41
Product roundup: BMO latest to wind up corporate-class funds
Plus, an update on RBC's infrastructure fund and Mackenzie Investments closes a few funds
- By: Mark Burgess
- June 19, 2023 June 19, 2023
- 15:28
From the Regulators
U.K. undertakes first systemic stress test
System-wide review launched in response to recent liquidity crunches in stressed markets
- By: James Langton
- June 19, 2023 June 19, 2023
- 14:14
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