Retail sales rose in April despite inflation
"The U.S. consumer now appears to be single-handedly keeping the global economy afloat," economist said
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- May 17, 2022 May 17, 2022
- 09:56
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Research and Markets
Buying opportunity or prelude to recession?
Reports break down how much further tanking markets have to go
- By: Mark Burgess
- May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022
- 15:06
As Russian invasion drags on, investor protection worries linger
European regulators set expectations for investment funds and issuers amid the conflict
- By: James Langton
- May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022
- 14:55
Crypto crash hits trading platform’s finances
Unlike stock exchanges, Coinbase's revenues are tied to the assets' value
- By: James Langton
- May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022
- 14:47
Ranking the risk to mortgage markets
Australia is most exposed to higher rates, a Fitch report said, while Canada ranked fourth
- By: James Langton
- May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022
- 14:38
Canadian home sales down in April as mortgage rates rise
CREA said typical discounted five-year fixed rates have leaped from about 3% to 4% in a month
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022
- 12:25
EU cuts forecast for economic growth as war’s fallout widens
Inflation in the 19 countries that share the euro currency hit 7.5% in April
- By: The Associated Press
- May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022
- 12:12
Industry News
Ontario, Quebec yet to match feds’ proposed small business tax break
The federal budget proposed increasing the level of taxable capital at which a business can still access the small business rate
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 13, 2022 May 13, 2022
- 16:36
Private equity fund CEO gets jail for fraud
Scheme secured US$133 million in loans based on forged documents
- By: James Langton
- May 13, 2022 May 13, 2022
- 15:59
Emerging markets face net-zero challenges too: Moody’s
Large increase in sustainable investment needed for developed markets to meet climate goals
- By: James Langton
- May 13, 2022 May 13, 2022
- 14:49
Trends in claims against advisors
Red flags to guard against in your practice were outlined at an IFB event
- By: Michelle Schriver
- May 13, 2022 May 13, 2022
- 13:32
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