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China hits back at U.S. and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%

Washington “will become a joke in the history of the world economy” said Chinese Finance Ministry spokesman

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Startup CEO charged in AI washing case

U.S. authorities allege that investors misled about tech's capabilities

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Expanding access to advice on CIRO’s agenda

SRO details its policy priorities for fiscal 2026

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Amid market turbulence, money managers lean on defensive bets

Portfolio managers stick to long-term strategies while seeking opportunities amid the panic

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P.E.I. tables budget with record $184M deficit in face of economic uncertainty

Budget raises small business tax threshold by $100,000, lowers the corporate income tax rate

LLQP first-time pass rates in 2024 released

National average first time pass rates for the five modules were between 69% and 78%

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ESMA clarifies best execution expectations

New guidance outlines factors investment firms must consider

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Europe needs more retail investors: Fitch

Policymakers aiming to tap household savings for capital markets

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Banking and financial sectors more favoured among Canadians in 2025: Leger

American brands suffer in the wake of Trump’s tariffs

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Canadians avoid U.S. for March Break

Cross-border trips continue to drop in the face of U.S. threats

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China reaches out to others as Trump layers on tariffs

Not all countries have been receptive to China's overtures

Trump reverses tariffs that caused market meltdown, but companies remain bewildered

In the absence of certainty, U.S. firms are cutting back, delaying plans

FP Canada releases CFP, QAFP exam results for February

Seven in 10 first-time CFP candidates passed

  • By: IE Staff
  • April 10, 2025 April 10, 2025
  • 10:03

TD board chair re-elected with 42.3% of shareholder votes withheld

CEO Raymond Chun receives 99.6% of shareholder votes

Opinion: Tariffs, trade uncertainty and Canada’s regulatory burden: the case for efficiency

The need for regulatory reform, and for Canada to become more economically resilient is clearer than ever

  • By: Ian Bragg
  • April 11, 2025 April 11, 2025
  • 10:08

A responsible investing ‘service gap’ persists: report

The RIA annual survey highlights need for advisor education, training, panellist suggests

Industry moves this week

Wellington-Altus, Raymond James and Manulife announce executive appointments

Industry moves this week

Advisor moves to Raymond James, Manulife Wealth and ScotiaMcLeod, plus appointments at Centurion, CIRO, PSP and OSC

Industry moves this week

Appointments at CIBC and Manulife, plus a new private wealth division at Viewpoint

Product roundup: RBC iShares brings new fixed-income ETFs to market

Plus, a new ETF from Invesco, Franklin Templeton terminates funds and Interactive Brokers launches forecast contracts in Canada

Not all target-date funds are created equal

These funds vary dramatically, no matter the maturity date

Canadian asset manager announces portfolio adviser change, shifting investment decisions from U.S. firm to in-house team

The ongoing trade war is among several factors for the move, Pembroke says

RCMP charges man in alleged crypto scheme

Complaints of online investment fraud on the rise, police warn

Fund rep fined, banned for borrowing from clients

Actions represented a "serious" conflict of interest, panel says

Investors face risks from trading apps: FCA

Review by U.K. regulator finds firms need to focus on investor screens, value

BMO defends climate efforts

Shareholders call for greater clarity, disclosure, around its climate strategy

Freak sell-off of ‘safe haven’ U.S. bonds has Wall Street rattled

Treasury yields surge as confidence in America’s stability wanes

U.S. consumer sentiment plunges as worries about jobs and inflation rise

Americans now expect long-term inflation to reach 4.4%, up from 4.1% last month