Banks adjust prime rates after BoC hikes again
The Bank of Canada said interest rates will need to rise further to bring inflation down to its 2% target
- By: IE Staff
- September 7, 2022 September 7, 2022
- 15:58
Top Stories in News
Bank CEOs say higher rates starting to dampen growth despite economic buffers
Pullback in commercial borrowing predicted
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- September 7, 2022 September 7, 2022
- 15:34
Industry News
Fed’s Brainard: Rates to rise higher, stay elevated longer
Central bank official confident U.S. inflation will fall to 2%
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- September 7, 2022 September 7, 2022
- 15:10
Guardian longevity funds target investors seeking retirement security
GuardPath funds aim for steady cash flow over 20 years or a large payout for survivors in 2042
- By: Greg Meckbach
- September 7, 2022 September 8, 2022
- 14:54
DIY investors the most financially literate, finds OSC study
Three in 10 investors were overconfident about their investment knowledge, but women and investors with advisors tended to be underconfident
- By: IE Staff
- September 7, 2022 September 7, 2022
- 13:17
Products
Why passive strategies still dominate in ETFs
The use of passive index ETFs doesn’t necessarily mean passivity in how they’re deployed
- By: Rudy Luukko
- September 7, 2022 September 7, 2022
- 13:00
Bank of Canada raises key interest rate by 0.75%, says rates likely need to go higher
Short-term inflation expectations remain high
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- September 7, 2022 September 7, 2022
- 10:26
Outlook for insurers poised to decline: Fitch
Inflation is less of a concern in the life insurance sector, report says
- By: James Langton
- September 7, 2022 September 7, 2022
- 09:45
Research and Markets
Fed offers bleak forecast for corporate profits and returns
A "reasonable forecast" for longer-run equity returns is 3% to 3.5%, research says
- By: James Langton
- September 7, 2022 September 7, 2022
- 09:40
SEC sanctions firm over SPAC deal disclosures
Conflicts involving SPACs needed more transparency, regulator alleged
- By: James Langton
- September 6, 2022 September 6, 2022
- 15:26
Australian regulator extends binary options ban to 2031
A report found the ban is effective in preventing retail investors from losing money
- By: James Langton
- September 6, 2022 September 6, 2022
- 13:21
Research and Markets
Inflation ticks down for a change in OECD countries
Cooling in energy markets takes the edge off price pressure
- By: James Langton
- September 6, 2022 September 6, 2022
- 13:13
Products
ETF investors returned to passive equities funds in August: report
Cash alternative ETFs were also popular, while crypto funds saw outflows
- By: IE Staff
- September 6, 2022 September 6, 2022
- 11:26
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