Pandemic has Canadians rethinking retirement plans
More Canadians are thinking about aging at home and living closer to family
- By: IE Staff
- February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021
- 11:11
Top Stories in News
Stocks as a safe haven?
High duration risk in bonds is just one reason investors are buying up equities
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021
- 10:29
Industry News
Alberta extends financial aid to struggling small businesses
The government will provide an extra $10,000 per organization
- By: Dean Bennett, The Canadian Press
- February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021
- 10:16
Feds could be catalyst for Canada’s green bond market: C.D. Howe
Federal green bonds could help meet climate goals and set standards for fledgling market
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2021 February 17, 2021
- 09:00
Second wave is milder economically, Fitch says
Sectors have adapted to pandemic-related restrictions
- By: James Langton
- February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021
- 16:01
Industry News
Federal Reserve meeting minutes show support for ultra-low interest rates
In January, Fed officials expressed concerns about a slowing economy
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021
- 15:34
FSRA warns about life agent misconduct
The regulator reminded insurers to watch over agents, including MGA reps
- By: James Langton
- February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021
- 15:15
Russell Investments tweaks “fixed income plus” offering
The changes included added strategies, lowered fees
- By: IE Staff
- February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021
- 14:59
Research and Markets
More stimulus? Maybe, but keep it targeted and temporary: C.D. Howe
Any additional support should focus on boosting productivity, the think tank says
- By: James Langton
- February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021
- 13:22
Amid pandemic, mortgage market surges: StatsCan
Borrowing hit new highs in 2020, and credit conditions held steady
- By: James Langton
- February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021
- 12:52
Research and Markets
Annual inflation rate climbs to 1% in January
The consumer price index hasn't been above 1% in about a year
- By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
- February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021
- 12:22
People
IIAC Hall of Famer Fred Ketchen dies at 85
The former ScotiaMcLeod executive had a career that spanned 57 years
- By: IE Staff
- February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021
- 11:52
U.S. retail sales jump 5.3%, thanks to $600 stimulus cheques
The January result followed three months of declines
- By: Joseph Pisani, The Associated Press
- February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021
- 11:18
Stock markets rise with the latest U.S. economic data ‘sending the right signals’
The S&P/TSX composite index rose 58.63 points to 32,058.73
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 17:07
Bank of Canada governing council says trade uncertainty clouding outlook
The central bank issued a summary of its overnight-rate deliberations earlier this month
- By: Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 14:00
Consumer confidence in U.S. slides in December to lowest level since tariffs rolled out in April
Americans’ assessments of their current economic situation tumbled: survey
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 10:56
SEC charges seven groups in alleged crypto confidence scam
Retail investors targeted by so-called investment groups on social media
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 08:45
Dramatic increase in Fintrac fines coming, but their effectiveness is less clear
The increase is part of an effort to beef up anti-money laundering measures
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:12
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
CPP Investments acquires minor stake in lubricants company Castrol
The pension fund is investing up to US$1.05 billion
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 10:07
Industry moves: Two new adjudicators join Capital Markets Tribunal
Plus, promotions at Harvest and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 08:38
Impersonation scams threaten advisors and their clients
High-profile firms and their clients were targeted in 2025
- By: IE Staff
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 01:34
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