GDP forecast dims on softer wholesale activity in August
Scotiabank's quarterly GDP forecasting model edged lower for the third quarter
- By: James Langton
- October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
- 15:16
Top Stories in News
Strong recovery buoying U.S. banks’ results: Fitch
Earnings at America's largest banks have been boosted by reserve releases as credit losses stay modest
- By: James Langton
- October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
- 14:52
Industry News
Big Six join Mark Carney-led Net Zero Banking Alliance
Members of the global alliance must align their lending and investment portfolios with net-zero emissions targets
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
- 13:26
From the Regulators
CFTC sanctions Tether, Bitfinex
The sanctions between the two total US$42.5 million, to settle the U.S. regulator's allegations
- By: James Langton
- October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
- 13:13
Canada’s remarkable job market recovery
Labour market gains could lead to the Bank of Canada reigning in monetary policy, an NBF report suggests
- By: James Langton
- October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
- 12:56
White House plans to address economic risk of climate change
The Biden administration has issued a report with plans to protect the financial, insurance and housing markets
- By: Josh Boak, The Associated Press
- October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
- 12:29
Industry News
China’s central bank says Evergrande risks “controllable”
The company has missed a third round of interest payments on its offshore bonds this week, spooking investors globally
- By: The Associated Press
- October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
- 12:20
Desjardins GAM reducing the fees of multiple ETFs
The changes come into effect on Nov. 1
- By: IE Staff
- October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
- 12:12
Industry News
IIROC advisors can earn 10 compliance credits with CE Corner
Newcom Media expands continuing education site for financial professionals
- By: IE Staff
- October 15, 2021 November 17, 2021
- 12:10
Trudeau announces date for recall of Parliament
Extended paid sick leave and housing affordability are among early priorities for the new government
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
- 11:49
Home sales post first month-over-month increase since March: CREA
Fifteen of the 26 markets CREA tracks saw a rise in sales in September
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press
- October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
- 11:34
Research and Markets
Resilient shoppers push U.S. retail sales up 0.7%
Americans continued to spend at a solid clip in September even while facing some sticker shock
- By: Anne D’Innocenzio, The Associated Press
- October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
- 11:14
Real estate sentiment optimistic amid disruptive trends
Warehousing and fulfillment is the best best for investment, an annual report says
- By: IE Staff
- October 14, 2021 October 14, 2021
- 15:40
Tech stocks push Canada, U.S. markets higher as precious metals also rise
Chip, software companies up as 'bargain hunters' step in
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 17:12
Average asking rents fall for 16th straight month: report
Rents are still 12.9% higher than levels seen before the Covid pandemic
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 13:20
Consumer insolvencies hit highest volume last year since 2009: CAIRP
They rose 2.3% in 2025, while business insolvencies fell by 21.8%
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 12:21
B.C. court tackles novel estate case
Unique provision aims to balance interests, provide greater certainty
- By: James Langton
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 15:45
Europe’s new AML cop launches consultations
Agency seeks feedback on new due diligence standards, enforcement
- By: James Langton
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 15:31
Investor access to risky products a priority for IOSCO
Regulators flag retail investor issues, market structure, resilience for 2026
- By: James Langton
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 15:26
2025 FundGrade A+ Award winners announced
187 mutual funds, 117 ETFs and 114 seg funds were recognized
- By: IE Staff
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 16:34
RBC launches new mobile direct investing
GoSmart targets newer investors, excludes mutual funds, GICs, bonds, options
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 14:51
Deals: Mubadala Capital launches co-investment fund
Plus, GreenShield buys Kii Health's Canadian mental health services segment
- By: IE Staff
- February 9, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 01:02
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