Category : Banking Finance


Neo Financial Raises $68.5M to Expand Lending in Canada

Calgary-based fintech Neo Financial raised $68.5 million from over 100 investors, far exceeding expectations. The funding will enable the company to expand lending to Canadians and access securitization markets for growth.

Montreal Seeks NATO Military Bank Hosting Role

Montreal is positioning itself as a candidate to host a proposed NATO financial institution dedicated to funding defense and military technology projects across the alliance.

Find Unclaimed Government Cheques in Canada

Learn how Canadians can search for and claim any of the 3.9 million uncashed government cheques, including tax refunds and benefit payments, that remain outstanding.

Neo Financial Gains AIMCo, Northleaf as Investors

Calgary-based fintech firm Neo Financial announces a significant equity investment from Alberta Investment Management Corporation and Northleaf Capital Partners, marking a key milestone for the Canadian financial technology sector.

TSX Surges 200+ Points, Gold Approaches US$5,000

Canada's main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, experienced a significant rally, climbing more than 200 points. This surge coincides with gold prices nearing the US$5,000 per ounce threshold once again, highlighting a strong day for resource and financi

BMO Fined $4M for Overcharging on Discounted Plans

The Bank of Montreal has been penalized $4 million by a financial watchdog for systematically overcharging customers enrolled in discounted banking packages, highlighting ongoing consumer protection concerns.

Scotiabank Backs New Multinational Defence Bank

The Bank of Nova Scotia becomes the second major Canadian financial institution to support the new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, signaling a shift in how Canadian banks view defence sector financing.

Vanguard Cuts Average Fee to 0.06% in Latest Round

Vanguard Group has reduced fees across 84 mutual fund and ETF share classes, lowering its average asset-weighted expense ratio to just 0.06% and saving investors approximately $600 million over two years.

Nova Scotia's Finances Downgraded by Credit Agency

A major credit rating agency has downgraded Nova Scotia's financial outlook, citing increased government spending and rising debt levels as key concerns for the province's economic stability.

Warsh's Fed Balance Sheet Goals Face Major Challenges

Kevin Warsh, nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, advocates for reducing the central bank's massive asset holdings, but experts warn the process is fraught with economic risks and implementation difficulties.

Gold's Brutal Selloff: Buy or Bail?

Gold prices have experienced their most severe decline since the 1980s, with volatility now surpassing Bitcoin. Analysts debate whether this represents a buying opportunity or signals further losses ahead.

Gold, Silver Fall on CME Margin Hike

Precious metals gold and silver extended their declines after the CME Group raised margin requirements, prompting a wave of selling among investors and traders.

Intesa Sanpaolo's 2026-2029 Business Plan Revealed

Intesa Sanpaolo has presented its comprehensive 2026-2029 Business Plan, focusing on sustainable profitability, strong capital returns, and expansion of advisory networks across Europe.

Trump's Fed Pick Warsh Faces Inflation Views Scrutiny

President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, is under fire for past inflation warnings during the Great Recession and perceived political alignment with Trump's low-rate agenda.

Carney, Macklem Congratulate Warsh on Fed Nomination

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney and current governor Tiff Macklem have extended congratulations to Kevin Warsh following his nomination to lead the U.S. Federal Reserve, highlighting the importance of central bank independence.

Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair

President Donald Trump has selected former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to lead the U.S. central bank, replacing Jerome Powell amid escalating political pressure on monetary policy independence.

TSX Plunges 800+ Points, U.S. Markets Also Lower

Canada's S&P/TSX composite index experienced a severe drop of more than 800 points, with U.S. markets also trading lower, signaling a significant downturn in North American financial markets.

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