Amid omicron and inflation, IMF cuts world growth forecasts
The lending agency now forecasts the global economy will expand 4.4% in 2022
- By: Paul Wiseman
- January 25, 2022 January 25, 2022
- 15:28
Top Stories in News
Assets in Canadian sustainable funds up $17 billion: Morningstar
Newly launched Canadian sustainable funds collected $3 billion in assets last year, a report said
- By: IE Staff
- January 25, 2022 February 8, 2022
- 14:49
Research and Markets
Fund sales soar, assets climb: IFIC
Mutual fund sales outpaced ETFs last year, but assets rose faster for ETFs
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2022 January 25, 2022
- 14:45
People
Manulife Bank CEO Lunny retiring
Alex Lucas, head of individual insurance, takes over this March
- By: IE Staff
- January 25, 2022 January 25, 2022
- 14:20
Research and Markets
Class action settlements rose in 2021, ISS reports
Corporate offerings, transactions, accounting violations top shareholder issues
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2022 January 25, 2022
- 13:49
Bank regulators explore digital currencies, DeFi
BIS Innovation Hubs lay out project lineup for year ahead
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2022 January 25, 2022
- 13:45
Research and Markets
Canadian M&A sets records in 2021, Crosbie reports
Deal activity rebounded in Q4, with annual records in both volume and value
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2022 January 25, 2022
- 13:34
Fidelity adds to asset allocation suite
The firm launches fixed income fund, more all-in-one products
- By: IE Staff
- January 25, 2022 January 25, 2022
- 13:03
Canada’s tax system too complex for automatic filing, study suggests
C.D. Howe report recommends separating access to benefit programs from the filing of tax returns
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 25, 2022 January 24, 2022
- 06:01
Crypto mining a growing concern for utilities: Fitch
Large, erratic demand for energy could imperil power company finances
- By: James Langton
- January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022
- 17:50
Products
RBC, Mackenzie launch new funds
Mackenzie funds invest in U.S. and Canadian companies, while RBC offers exposure to global equities
- By: IE Staff
- January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022
- 15:41
From the Regulators
Fed to signal rate hike as it launches risky inflation fight
Some economists have expressed concern that the Fed is already moving too late to combat high inflation
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022
- 15:32
Insurers face major change to accounting rules
Canadian insurers well positioned to deal with elevated risks from IFRS 17
- By: James Langton
- January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022
- 14:44
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