Canadian pension returns down 10.3% in 2022: RBC
Equities bounced back but fixed income remained weak amid restrictive monetary policy
- By: Maddie Johnson
- February 1, 2023 February 1, 2023
- 11:09
Top Stories in News
Retirement planning myths and misconceptions persist: IG Wealth
Nearly half of Canadians think they will be able to retire comfortably by just investing in an RRSP
- By: IE Staff
- February 1, 2023 February 1, 2023
- 10:55
WCM’s Return to Bay Street program opens applications
The program to reintegrate experienced women into the financial industry has three hiring cycles this year
- By: IE Staff
- February 1, 2023 February 1, 2023
- 10:37
Canaccord Genuity buying Mercer’s Canadian private wealth business
The deal comes as Canaccord's management looks to take the firm private
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- February 1, 2023 February 1, 2023
- 10:12
Prescribed rate set to rise, again, in Q2
The increase represents the fourth consecutive quarter that the rate has climbed
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 1, 2023 February 1, 2023
- 09:53
Crypto schemer gets five years in jail
Former promoter sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiracy charge
- By: James Langton
- January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023
- 16:36
From the Regulators
IOSCO seeks tougher commodity derivative oversight
Regulators issue revised principles for regulation, supervision of commodity derivatives
- By: James Langton
- January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023
- 16:02
From the Regulators
Tribunal allows witness to testify in U.S. case
OSC staff opposed order, amid concerns it could undermine Ontario court's authority to deal with foreign court requests
- By: James Langton
- January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023
- 15:17
Higher rates risk economic damage, Fitch warns
Housing market turmoil, deeper U.S recession pose threats too
- By: James Langton
- January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023
- 15:06
CIFSC releases inaugural list of Canadian responsible investing funds
Nearly 400 funds have been classified under six responsible investing categories
- By: Melissa Shin
- January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023
- 15:00
IMF upgrades outlook for the global economy in 2023
Output should grow 2.9%, global inflation should fall to 6.6%
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023
- 12:12
Industry News
FP Canada lobbying feds for financial planning tax credit
The organization wants to improve lower-income earners' access to planning
- By: Mark Burgess
- January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023
- 11:36
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns
Cleveland Fed's estimates inflation could reach 3.5% in April
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 7, 2026 April 7, 2026
- 09:16
U.S. markets fall as Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen oil route nears
Trump escalates threats against Iran, sends oil prices higher
- By: Scott Berg
- April 7, 2026 April 7, 2026
- 09:05
U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February
The rebound was triggered by the end of a strike at Kaiser Permanente and improved weather across the country
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- April 3, 2026 April 3, 2026
- 09:40
Supreme Court set to rule on ex-rep’s leave request
Ex-rep seeking to challenge constitutionality of BCSC records seizure
- By: James Langton
- April 6, 2026 April 3, 2026
- 01:47
Tribunal bans absentee Ponzi schemer
Fraudster sentenced in absentia after pleading guilty
- By: James Langton
- April 3, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 02:22
CIRO proposes short-selling reforms
SRO drops mandatory close-out proposal, adds new conduct-based approach
- By: James Langton
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 16:53
When an alter ego trust might be right for your client
They can be a powerful tool when dealing with complicated family dynamics or alternative assets
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 6, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 05:09
Tech roundup: Wealth management platform launches premium tier
Plus, notetaking AI in insurance, BMO's tokenized cash and tech partnerships
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 6, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 01:00
How firms can use AI in a responsible, compliant way
Getting it wrong could draw regulators’ ire, put you at legal risk
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 6, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 01:00
Industry moves: Fondaction gets a new CEO, B.C. team joins PWL Capital
Plus, appointments at Sun Life, Connor, Clark & Lunn, Sapling Financial and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 14:28
Industry moves: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Canada adds veteran advisor
Plus, EQB gains talent, Fiera CEO on medical leave, and a leadership transition at Hazelview
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 12:00
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
The case for retirement compensation arrangements
When successful business owners maximize their registered plans, RCAs can help plan for future income needs
- By: Andrea Lettner
- April 6, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 01:03
Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war
S&P 500 adds another 0.7% after Tuesday's big leap
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 09:26
Product roundup: Aviva introduces pooled global equity fund for Canadian investors
Plus, a new ETF from Vanguard, TD issues a green bond and multiple fund changes announced
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 16:04