Global economy remains fragile amid signs of hope
The OECD revised its global GDP projections upward, but warned of persisting risks
- By: IE Staff
- March 17, 2023 March 17, 2023
- 11:45
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Parent of Silicon Valley Bank seeks bankruptcy protection
SVB Financial Group evaluates “strategic alternatives” for SVB Capital and SVB Securities
- By: Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press
- March 17, 2023 March 17, 2023
- 10:56
Industry News
Big U.S. banks create $30B rescue package for First Republic
The California-based bank serves a similar clientele as did failed Silicon Valley Bank
- By: Ken Sweet, The Associated Press
- March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023
- 16:50
Industry News
Experts, banks in U.S. look for ideas to stop next bank failure
Tougher regulations are a key focus
- By: Ken Sweet, Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023
- 16:18
From the Regulators
U.S. bank pleads guilty to securities fraud
Sanctions softened to avoid putting bank out of business
- By: James Langton
- March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023
- 15:55
Bank turmoil bites crypto sector
Contagion risks flow in both directions between traditional finance and decentralized finance
- By: James Langton
- March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023
- 15:48
Pressure on financial system means more volatility ahead
Strategists take a defensive portfolio stance
- By: IE Staff
- March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023
- 15:36
Amid systemic stress, economists rethink rate hikes
Fed's next move comes into question as uncertainty intensifies
- By: James Langton
- March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023
- 15:35
Research and Markets
Businesses expect slower sales in short term: survey
Some companies may raise prices amid persistent cost and labour issues
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023
- 12:30
People
Martin Lavigne joins ScotiaMcLeod
Other moves include an established advisor group moving to BMO Nesbitt Burns from CG Wealth
- By: Katie Keir, Finance et Investissement Staff
- March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023
- 11:58
ECB backs big rate hike despite bank chaos
The European Central Bank said it's monitoring current market tensions closely
- By: David Mchugh, The Associated Press
- March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023
- 11:32
From the Regulators
Bank exec pleads guilty to obstructing fake account inquiry
Former Wells Fargo EVP agrees to ban, US$17-million penalty in deal with regulators, authorities
- By: James Langton
- March 15, 2023 March 15, 2023
- 17:31
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