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Industry

Banks’ rating outlook brightens: Fitch

Outlook shifts to neutral as banks adapt to higher rate environment

By Staff | November 29, 2023

1 min read

Market Insights

Latest market numbers

Catch up on today's moves

By Staff | November 29, 2023

1 min read

Economic Indicators

Inflation, recession fears dampen financial confidence: report

IG Wealth Management's annual index showed fears about the economy weighing on Canadians

By Staff | November 28, 2023

1 min read

Economic Indicators

Economic volatility taking a toll on Canadians: survey

Data shine light on affordability, with most Canadians fearing recession

By Staff | November 22, 2023

2 min read

Regulation

FSRA removes credit union director

The banking leader repeatedly failed to submit information to the regulator

By Staff | November 21, 2023

2 min read

Regulation

OSFI consults on banks’ crypto disclosures

Regulator's planned guidance comes alongside Basel Committee initiative

By Staff | November 20, 2023

1 min read

Economic Indicators

Credit card debt rises as household borrowing slows

HELOC balances declined, mortgage growth slowed in September

By Staff | November 17, 2023

1 min read

Industry

Frustrated fintech leaders call for progress on open banking

Improving competition in Canada's concentrated banking sector is one of the aims

By Ian Bickis, Canadian Press | November 16, 2023

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Wholesale sales surprise to upside

Auto sector leads gain in wholesale activity as inventories shrink

By Staff | November 15, 2023

1 min read

Industry

Sun Life increasing focus on partnerships as part of expansion efforts

In Canada, wealth and asset management saw a 14% increase in profitability from a year earlier

By Ian Bickis, Canadian Press | November 14, 2023

3 min read

Regulation

FP Canada consults on conflict-related rule, trusted contact person

The certification body also proposed a "monitor and review" practice standard

By Staff | November 14, 2023

2 min read

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