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Global market outlook roundup

Mega forces, jumbo jets and overvaluations

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In the advice industry, it’s all about technology

Make the most of tech with these tips for advisors, firms and providers

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Has the Bank of Canada cut too deep?

"Underlying growth momentum has been robust," TD senior economist writes

Canadian money

FINTRAC fines bank for compliance violations

Agency uncovered transaction reporting failures in compliance review

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Feds double amount under loan program for secondary suites

Forthcoming fall economic statement will boost loan limit to $80,000

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Boosting banks’ defences to fund risks

Basel Committee issues new guidance on counterparty credit risk weaknesses

Whistleblower

Research finds paying whistleblowers works

Programs in U.S. and Canada have proven effective at detecting, deterring financial crime

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Jobless rates remain low, stable: OECD

OECD unemployment rate has stayed low since early 2022

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ETF outlook for 2025 and beyond

Continued growth and innovation are expected

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Breaking down barriers to financial planning access

Professional planners have a vital role to play in helping underserved Canadians

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OSFI seen keeping Big Six buffers unchanged: DBRS

Despite intensified uncertainty, risk landscape is largely stable

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U.S. inflation ticked up last month

Consumer prices rose 2.7% in November from a year earlier

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CRA announces prescribed rate for Q1 2025

Agency confirms the interest rate Canadians must pay on overdue tax will drop to 8%

Crypto money

Review finds crypto firms sloppy with KYC too

OSC sweep uncovered issues with firms' account opening, client limits