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Over half of Canadians kept financial challenges a secret: survey

More Canadians may need to borrow to afford necessities in trade war

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Industry News

Disability tax credit is underapplied for and underused: CRA report

Only a quarter of Canadians who are likely eligible apply for the DTC

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Products

Investors looked to money market ETFs in February amid market uncertainties

Hedge fund-style products were also popular as investors sought ways to mitigate risks, diversify: report

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From the Regulators

BCSC bans two for misconduct

The two, unrelated cases involve misappropriations of real estate investment and bank account funds

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Research and Markets

U.S. trade policy moves ‘an inflection point’ for global economy: LSEG

Canada is not alone in its reliance on U.S. purchasers

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Research and Markets

Trump changes course, delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada

U.S. President said he still plans to impose “reciprocal” tariffs starting on April 2

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Industry News

National Bank sets $20 billion renewable energy funding target

The bank said it has tripled its funding for renewable energy since 2019

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From the Regulators

Basel III freeze threatens ‘chain reaction’: Fitch

OSFI put the reforms on hold indefinitely in February

Research and Markets

Here’s the latest on U.S. tariffs

The tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports into the U.S. are now delayed until Apr. 2

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Research and Markets

U.S. jobless claims fall as labour market remains sturdy

Federal government layoffs ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency aren't yet showing up in the numbers

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Research and Markets

Canada records $4B merchandise trade surplus for January

Statistics Canada figures show a surge in exports and imports as tariff threat loomed

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From the Regulators

European Central Bank cuts rates by another quarter point as possible trade war looms

The eurozone showed zero growth in Q4

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Research and Markets

China slams U.S. tariffs, says its economy is resilient

Commerce minister called for talks with U.S. and said "there are no winners in a trade war"

B.C. budget brings record deficit, billions in trade-war contingencies

Province projects 45,000 lost jobs by 2029

Canadian investors keeping U.S. stocks amid tariffs

More than four in five Canadians support retaliatory tariffs, but they're unwilling to sacrifice investment returns

Here’s the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods coming from Canada and Mexico

Premiers call U.S. tariffs 'wrong,' 'unjustified' and 'short-sighted

Industry moves this week

Alex Besharat to retire, prompting shuffle at Scotiabank’s Canadian wealth management division

Industry moves this week

Executive and board appointments announced at IFIC, Manulife and Croesus

Industry moves this week

New faces at BoC and Fairbank Investment Management

Product roundup: Mackenzie, Northleaf expand scope of private equity fund

Plus, a slew of fund launches and changes

A positive start to 2025 for mutual funds, ETFs

Both fund categories saw net sales, assets edge higher in January

Product roundup: Vanguard rolls out balanced mutual funds

Plus, Preqin updates private capital indices, new SMA offerings and mutual fund changes abound

BCSC sanctions unregistered trading

Connecting issuers and investors violated securities rules, regulator said

FCA calls on alt managers to beef up valuation

Review flags conflict, independence shortcomings in private asset valuations

FCA finally bans bankers

Ex-Credit Suisse bankers pleaded guilty in corruption scheme back in 2019

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Trump grants one-month tariff exemption for auto makers

The announcement comes after the president spoke with leaders of the big three U.S. automakers

Headline inflation flat to start 2025: OECD

Price pressures remain contained, as energy, core inflation readings stable

Credit card performance deteriorating: Fitch

Delinquency, charge-off rates rose in Q4, passing pre-pandemic levels