Canada posts $5.7B merchandise trade deficit for February
Total imports rose 8.4% to a record $72.1B in the month
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 09:35
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Modest growth projected for 2026 as uncertainty from Iran war, trade linger: Deloitte
The firm's forecast assumes the energy market disruption will moderate over time
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 09:27
Stocks recover from early losses, close with a weekly gain. US oil tops US$110 a barrel
The unsettled trading follows Trump's national address late Wednesday
- By: Damian J. Troise, The Associated Press
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 09:18
Fintechs lead DIY investor satisfaction but don’t count human advisors out: survey
Wealthsimple ranked the highest in overall satisfaction among DIY investors, followed by Questrade
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 09:09
Stock markets continue to rise on hopes of end to Iran war, oil prices move lower
Tech stocks rally in U.S., while basic materials lead on TSX
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 17:17
Global capital markets activity rises in Q1: LSEG
Equity, debt underwritings rise, RBC leads Canadian firms in league tables
- By: James Langton
- April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 15:00
Firm logged into accounts to approve fees: SEC
U.S. advisory firm settles allegation that it levied undisclosed fees
- By: James Langton
- April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 14:32
FBI targets crypto wash trading
Employees from four firms indicted for manipulative crypto trading
- By: James Langton
- April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 14:27
Bank of Canada relying on ‘judgment’ to steer policy rate through Iran war shock
Governing council keeping options open as it monitors data
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 13:58
Court chooses between pair of unfinished wills
Draft of physical will favoured over incomplete digital edition
- By: James Langton
- April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 11:30
Top insurance CEO compensation in 2025
Manulife, Great-West had leadership changes last year
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 1, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 11:26
German growth forecast cut as Europe scrambles to contain price shock from Iran war
GDP expected to expand by 0.6% this year, down from 1.3% forecast last fall
- By: Geir Moulson, The Associated Press
- April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 10:47
U.S. retail sales rise 0.6% in February
Impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending after 'solid' report
- By: Anne D’innocenzio, The Associated Press
- April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 10:33
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 heads toward a record after adding to its weeks-long rally
Oil prices drifted up and down Wednesday
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026
- 09:39
ATS sanctioned over trade info leakage
Tribunal approved OSC's settlement with Liquidnet Canada
- By: James Langton
- April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026
- 13:51
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
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