The ETF year in review
More than 300 new products landed in 2025 — a new record
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Tech stocks weigh on Canadian, U.S. markets while pot stocks surge
Canadian cannabis companies surged on reports that Washington will ease federal restrictions on the drug
AI is just getting started
Never mind the elevated price-to-earnings ratios, a case is being made for a cap-ex powered stock market boom in 2026
Credit outlook neutral for North American corporates
Despite uncertainty, modest growth, declining rates to support credit: Fitch
- By: James Langton
Deals: Scotiabank wraps sale to Davivienda, takes 20% stake
Plus, CI GAM completes acquisition of Forge First and IPC finalizes purchase of De Thomas wealth assets
- By: Roland Inacay
Post-crisis reforms boosting financial resilience
IOSCO, Basel review finds higher margin in OTC derivatives markets
- By: James Langton
FCA fines lender £44m for anti-crime control failings
Firm self-reported weaknesses in controls, beefed up compliance
- By: James Langton
Economists expect annual inflation ticked up to 2.3% in November
The headline inflation rate was 2.2% for the month of October.
Wholesale sales up 0.1% at $86 billion in October
Sales rose in four of the seven subsectors, representing about half of total wholesale volume
FCA issues guidance on workplace misconduct
Enforcing rules against harassment, bullying aims to boost trust in industry
- By: James Langton
FSRA revokes licence of insurance agent for allegedly misappropriating $700K from church members
OSC had previously placed restrictions on the man as a mutual fund rep and volunteer minister
Trusteed pension funds near $2.2T in net assets
Total gross assets was $2.51 trillion, according to Statistics Canada
- By: Jonathan Got
The year in money: notable personal finance changes for 2025
Interest rates, inflation, taxes and more — it's been a year to remember
FCA tackles U.K.’s large advice gap
Regulator details plans for "targeted support" framework to launch in 2026
- By: James Langton
No more mailing of T1 packages to paper tax filers: CRA
The change supports agency's shift to digital services
CSA, CIRO post finfluencer guidance
Social media personalities may be required to register with securities regulators
- By: Jonathan Got
Roomies represent underestimated housing demand
More affordable housing may be quickly absorbed by "undoubling": CIBC
- By: James Langton
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Beyond Bull and Bear: How one CIO uses Alternatives to build crisis-ready portfolios
As markets stretch between fear and euphoria, one of Canada’s longest-standing liquid-alt managers shares how Alternatives add true diversification.
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