Wall Street swings sharply as uncertainty increases about what will happen in the war with Iran
Trump escalates threats against Iran, sends oil prices higher
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- April 7, 2026 April 7, 2026
- 09:05
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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
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- 05:09
Supreme Court set to rule on ex-rep’s leave request
Ex-rep seeking to challenge constitutionality of BCSC records seizure
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- 01:47
The case for retirement compensation arrangements
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- April 6, 2026 April 2, 2026
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How firms can use AI in a responsible, compliant way
Getting it wrong could draw regulators’ ire, put you at legal risk
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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
Two financial planning software programs offer new tools
Conquest, Friedmann AI add features like large language model data migration, insurance quotes
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 3, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 06:00
Manulife Canada raises insurance underwriting limits
Changes come weeks after Manulife Singapore issued world's largest life insurance policy
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 3, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 06:00
Study analyzes Canadian advisors’ private markets exposure
Private equity was identified as top choice of alternatives asset class
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 3, 2026 April 3, 2026
- 05:16
Tribunal bans absentee Ponzi schemer
Fraudster sentenced in absentia after pleading guilty
- By: James Langton
- April 3, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 02:22
Deals: Blue Cross buys StanCorp’s voluntary benefits business
And, multiple investments and acquisitions by private equity, miners
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 3, 2026 April 3, 2026
- 01:42
Energy stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets mixed
Trump address on Iran war rattles market optimism
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 16:59
Oil shock weighs on Canadian households: Desjardins
High earners feeling the effects, but have more capacity to absorb rising costs
- By: James Langton
- April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026
- 10:30
Inflation, bond yields feeling effects of conflict: Fitch
Recent economic data reveals the impact of energy price shock
- By: James Langton
- April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026
- 10:20
Wall Street flirts with a record after its big rally the last two weeks
If the U.S.-Iran talks are successful, the war could end up being only a temporary setback for the global economy
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026
- 09:39
FCA consults on crypto perimeter
The regulator's consulting on its proposed guidance before new crypto sector rules take effect
- By: James Langton
- April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026
- 13:39
Cryptoqueen’s victims may get some money back
U.S. DoJ has US$40 million to pay back from US$4-billion scam
- By: James Langton
- April 14, 2026 April 14, 2026
- 15:23
FCA seeks move from open banking to open finance
Regulator sets out vision for fostering financial innovation
- By: James Langton
- April 14, 2026 April 14, 2026
- 15:15
Canada Life’s updated par lineup ‘aligns incentives’
Higher renewal comp, longer chargeback schedule aim to match advisor incentives to client interests
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026
- 13:27
P.E.I. government tables budget with record $410M deficit
That's more than double the $184M deficit the government tabled last spring
- By: Devin Stevens, The Canadian Presss, IE Staff
- April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026
- 09:55
Liberals to table spring economic statement on April 28
The update will factor in promises made since the fall, including a boost to the GST benefit
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- April 14, 2026 April 14, 2026
- 16:02
Industry moves: New execs join SLI, Focus Wealth, CI Financial and Conquest
Plus, Designed Wealth adds advisor and inaugural taxonomy and transition planning council named
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 14:48
Richard McIntyre departs Manulife Wealth, Brett Marchand tapped as next CEO
McIntyre to start a new role later this month
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026
- 12:18
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
Private credit recap: Asset managers respond to elevated redemption requests
Investors are looking to exit from funds in droves during "a period of heightened negative sentiment"
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 14, 2026 April 14, 2026
- 13:59
Product roundup: RBC iShares alliance rolls out five new ETFs
Plus, new emerging market, target-date and tech funds, and a raft of fund changes
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 16:20
Opinion: We need greater governance on life insurance book transfers
The lack of a structured follow-up when a client changes hands can leave the policyholder vulnerable
- By: Rhona Konnelly
- April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 10:57