The year in money: notable personal finance changes for 2025
Interest rates, inflation, taxes and more — it's been a year to remember
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 12, 2025 December 12, 2025
- 10:46
Interest rates, inflation, taxes and more — it's been a year to remember
The benchmark Canadian stock index was also helped by rising industrial, financial stocks
Regulator details plans for "targeted support" framework to launch in 2026
The change supports agency's shift to digital services
Social media personalities may be required to register with securities regulators
Kwon pleaded guilty in August to fraud charges
As vacancies rose, landlords lowered rents on new leases to stay competitive
More affordable housing may be quickly absorbed by "undoubling": CIBC
Agency alleges breaches discovered in compliance exam
Regulators attack scourge of online scams at the source
Households' net financial assets saw the largest increase on record
OSC had previously placed restrictions on the man as a mutual fund rep and volunteer minister
The result came after a trade deficit of $6.4 billion in August
'Hot print' from Micron Technologies boosted enthusiasm for tech stocks, says portfolio manager
Central bank sees slowdown in wage gains from collective agreements
Rise in benchmark short-term rate to 0.75% is aimed at curbing inflation
Accountant allegedly found assets used to lure investors to schemes
OSC forgoes monetary sanctions, amid bankruptcy, ongoing litigation
Execs that previously pleaded guilty in fraud case accept regulatory sanctions
Plus, Raymond James gains Richardson advisor, and promotions at BMO, CI GAM, Wellington-Altus and more
Provincial regulator can halt trading when misinformation circulates
QAFP exam has one more sitting before title protection transition ends
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
Plus, moves at BMO Private Wealth, Fiera Capital and CIBC GAM
Mutual fund, ETF AUM rose for the seventh consecutive month
Plus, other product launches and news, including more ESG fund terminations
More than 300 new products landed in 2025 — a new record