As rates rise, households sit on record debt piles
Both household assets and debts are well above pre-pandemic levels, RBC reports
- By: James Langton
- March 15, 2022 March 15, 2022
- 13:55
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G20 GDP growth slowed in Q4: OECD
Full-year GDP rebounded sharply from initial pandemic hit
- By: James Langton
- March 15, 2022 March 15, 2022
- 12:51
Big Six capital requirements to dip under Basel III
Banks' capital demands to decline by 3% on average with final rules, Fitch says
- By: James Langton
- March 15, 2022 March 15, 2022
- 12:49
From the Regulators
FINTRAC fines credit union
Markham, Ont. firm hit with $297,000 penalty for compliance violations
- By: James Langton
- March 15, 2022 March 15, 2022
- 12:44
CRA announces prescribed rate for Q2 2022
Despite inflation, the prescribed rate on loans to family members remains set at 1%
- By: IE Staff
- March 15, 2022 March 15, 2022
- 12:40
CPP sees carbon markets flourishing
Demand for offsets set to soar, driving prices sharply higher
- By: James Langton
- March 14, 2022 March 14, 2022
- 17:19
From the Regulators
Greenwashing, ISSB standards top IOSCO’s plans
Global regulators adopt plan for developing sustainable finance
- By: James Langton
- March 14, 2022 March 14, 2022
- 15:54
From the Regulators
Raskin nomination for Fed in peril as Democrat opposes pick
The opposition to her nomination has come mainly from the energy industry
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- March 14, 2022 March 14, 2022
- 15:20
As supply chains recover, Russia lands a new blow
Higher energy and transportation costs, materials shortages threaten recovery, Moody's says
- By: James Langton
- March 14, 2022 March 14, 2022
- 14:45
Firms, regulators grapple with sanctions fallout amid divestment pledges
Selling Russian assets can be difficult amid sweeping restrictions
- By: James Langton
- March 14, 2022 March 14, 2022
- 14:29
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan earned 11.1% return in 2021
Private equity holdings rose 29% last year
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 14, 2022 March 14, 2022
- 12:28
Research and Markets
Federal Reserve to begin risky pursuit of a “soft landing”
Many economists worry that with the price of gas spiking, the additional burden of higher interest rates could choke off growth
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- March 14, 2022 March 14, 2022
- 12:21
Crypto firms must enforce sanctions too, U.K. regulators say
Sanctions on Russia don't distinguish between crypto, traditional assets
- By: James Langton
- March 11, 2022 March 11, 2022
- 17:40
S&P/TSX composite index up more than 200 points, U.S. markets drift amid retail data
Disappointing U.S. retail sales raise bets for more rate cuts
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 17:21
CMHC outlook sees home sales picking up slightly in 2026
Housing starts forecast to drop to 247,000 this year as costs, inventories rise
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 13:20
U.S. retail sales unchanged in December from November
Economists had expected a 0.4% increase
- By: Anne D’innocenzio, The Associated Press
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 09:24
Claim against Bridging fund to be heard in mid-June
Alleged $213-million loan guarantee remains subject of dispute
- By: James Langton
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 17:03
FCA alleges crypto platform breached new rules
U.K. agency brings first proceeding alleging illegal promotional activity
- By: James Langton
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 15:22
FINTRAC sanctions real estate broker
Agency found firm failed to report suspicious transaction
- By: James Langton
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 15:08
GST/HST on trailing commissions to be enforced July 1: CRA notice
Date not reasonable for industry implementation, tax practitioner says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 16:54
Advocates urge Ottawa to extend tax incentive for employee ownership
$10M capital gains exemption for sellers set to expire at end of this year
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 10:49
February is more than just for RRSPs
Aging client base, different registered accounts are changing how advisors see RRSP season
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 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
Younger Canadians lead in ETF adoption: study
Fees, ease of access are key considerations for investors when selecting an ETF
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 12:17
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