5 things to watch in Canadian business for 2026
Trade, nation-building projects, real estate and more
- By: Craig Wong, The Canadian Press
- December 31, 2025 December 31, 2025
- 09:03
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ETF series under scrutiny
Fee fairness and disclosure, potential for conflicts of interest among issues in CSA consultation
- By: Yan Barcelo
- December 31, 2025 December 30, 2025
- 01:42
Are ESG ETFs dead? Report shows they’re still attracting investor dollars
The funds reached a new record of US$799.35B in assets in November: ETFGI
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 30, 2025 December 31, 2025
- 11:50
With the legendary Warren Buffett stepping back, Berkshire Hathaway enters a new era
Buffett remains chairman and controls nearly 30% of the voting power in the stock
- By: Josh Funk, The Associated Press
- December 30, 2025 December 30, 2025
- 10:30
CRA confirms bare trusts don’t have to file for 2025 tax year
Updated proposed filing exemptions are in Bill C-15
- By: Michelle Schriver
- December 30, 2025 December 30, 2025
- 09:29
As a property slump drags on, China’s economy looks more resilient than it feels
Some industries are thriving off of government investments in technology, but small business owners are struggling
- By: Chan Ho-Him, The Associated Press
- December 30, 2025 December 30, 2025
- 09:08
Regulators eye market makers’ role in ETF trading
They bring liquidity and pricing benefits, but some ETFs have too few
- By: Yan Barcelo
- December 30, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 01:08
Confidence a bigger determining factor of savings than financial literacy
Confident and knowledgeable retirement plan members are most likely to seek advice
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 30, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 01:00
Precious metal prices send S&P/TSX composite lower, U.S. markets also decline
The S&P/TSX composite index fell 103.17 points to 31,896.59
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 17:20
Protests erupt in Iran over currency’s plunge to record low
State TV has reported the resignation of Mohammad Reza Farzin, the head of the central bank
- By: The Associated Press
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 14:25
Thematic ETF assets grow to US$467.9B in 2025
Tech, climate change account for nearly half of thematic ETF assets
- By: IE Staff
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 13:26
Sisu Investment boosts its stake in Wilmington Capital
Sisu paid $6.5 million to gain a more prominent minority shareholder position
- By: Kevin Press
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 11:39
Will gold still drive TSX gains next year? Fund managers weigh in
Fund managers have mixed feelings about 2026 — they're optimistic about multiple sectors, but see continued risk on the global trade front
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 09:17
S&P/TSX composite finishes in positive territory as oil rises
Xanadu Quantum Technologies jumps 11% on TSX debut Friday
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 17:00
Wall Street drops again to close its 5th straight losing week
"Diplomatic dissonance' related to Iran war dismaying investors: global equity strategist
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 10:45
Clarke signs deal to acquire Ravelin Properties REIT
Commercial real estate firm valued at $1.1B
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 10:00
CIRO wraps guidance update project
SRO issues revisions to gatekeeper, trading supervision obligations
- By: James Langton
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 16:28
Binance sanctioned for onboarding failures: ASIC
Retail investors allowed to qualify as pro investors due to weak controls
- By: James Langton
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 16:23
Short-selling dealers stay secret
IPC upholds OSC decision to preserve privacy of dealers in failed trade study
- By: James Langton
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 16:20
Stop putting non-financial items in budget bills: Senate
Separate legislation give Canadians, lawmakers opportunity to scrutinize separate issues
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 17:24
Ontario business owners to face greater tax burden when accessing retained earnings
Provincial budget’s cut to small business tax rate comes with adjustment for tax-integration purposes
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 16:49
Deloitte and Stablecorp partner on stablecoin infrastructure
Stablecoins will form foundation for tokenizing other financial assets
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 15:15
Bank of Canada says Mendes leaving central bank, Kozicki to retire
Deputy governor posts to filled via an internal recruitment process
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 14:03
PBO nominee Annette Ryan enters spotlight at a pivotal time for federal finances
Interim PBO Jason Jacques' term expired at start of March
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 09:28
Industry moves: National Bank scores BMO Nesbitt Burns team
Plus, Wellington-Altus adds talent, OSFI's Gully headed for Basel Committee and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 20, 2026 March 20, 2026
- 15:06
CIRO clarifies its prediction markets requirements for dealers
Regulator addresses questions from market participants after Wealthsimple gets approval to launch event contracts
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 12:13
Wealthsimple gets regulatory green light to get in on prediction markets
It's the second firm in Canada to receive approval to offer futures and forecast contracts
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 17:41
ETF, mutual fund assets grow to record highs yet again
Both also recorded positive net sales in February, SIMA reports
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 16:28