EQB to buy PC Financial for about $800M
EQB Inc. has agreed to purchase the PC Financial business from Loblaw Companies Ltd. in a landmark transaction valued at approximately $800 million. The deal reshapes Canada's banking landscape.
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Alberta 'Forever Chemicals' Petition Heads to Legislature
A citizen petition demanding action on PFAS 'forever chemicals' is headed to Alberta's legislative assembly. Former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk calls the issue 'existential.' Learn about the push for regulation.
Laurentian Bank sells $1.9B portfolio in strategic split
Laurentian Bank CEO Éric Provost details the strategic $1.9 billion asset sale to National Bank and Fairstone Bank, marking a significant shift for the Canadian financial institution. Learn the details and implications.
AI Safety Practices Lag Behind Global Standards, Study Finds
A new index reveals leading AI companies' safety protocols are insufficient. Learn about the gaps and the call for stricter oversight in Canada's tech sector.
National Bank Q4 profit rises on strong wealth management
National Bank of Canada reports increased fourth-quarter profit, driven by its wealth management division. Get the latest financial results and analysis.
RBC Q4 profit rises, dividend increased
Royal Bank of Canada announced higher fourth-quarter profits compared to last year and raised its dividend. Get the key financial details and market implications.
Laurentian Bank Sale: Customer Impact Explained
Laurentian Bank's sale to National Bank is finalized. Learn what this means for account holders, services, and the future of banking in Canada. Get the full details here.
UWindsor Professor: Ontario in Uncharted Gambling Ad Territory
A University of Windsor professor warns Ontario is navigating 'uncharted territory' with the surge of sports betting advertisements. Learn about the societal impacts and regulatory challenges.
Scotiabank Beats Q4 Estimates Despite Restructuring Charge
Scotiabank reported Q4 net income of $2.2B, beating analyst forecasts. Results were boosted by global banking, despite $373M in restructuring costs tied to workforce reductions.
Laurentian Bank announces sale to Fairstone, National Bank
Laurentian Bank of Canada has finalized its sale, with assets divided between Fairstone Bank and National Bank. Get the details on this significant shift in Canadian banking.
Bank of Montreal Closing Melville Branch in 2026
The Bank of Montreal will shutter its Melville, Saskatchewan branch in June 2026, following closures in Weyburn and Davidson. Learn what this means for local banking.
B.C. tribunal settles unusual credit dispute
A British Columbia tribunal has resolved a complex dispute involving an unusual credit arrangement. Learn how the case unfolded and what it means for financial agreements in Canada.
Australia bans children from YouTube accounts Dec 10
Australia will bar children from creating YouTube accounts starting December 10 in a major social media experiment. Learn what this means for digital youth access and online safety policies.
Calgary's cold snap breaks as temperatures start to regulate
Calgary endures a frigid Saturday with wind chill near -20°C before temperatures begin to moderate on Sunday. Get the latest forecast and plan your weekend.
B.C. regulator alleges $16M investor fraud scheme
The B.C. Securities Commission accuses a company of defrauding investors of $16 million. Learn about the allegations and regulatory response in this developing story.
Ontario seizes control of real estate regulator
Ontario government intervenes to take over RECO following mishandling of iPro Realty scandal. Learn about the implications for real estate regulation in the province.
Canada's Financial Regulation Needs Innovation Focus
Financial regulation in Canada must prioritize innovation and competition alongside stability to boost productivity and economic growth, argues expert Gherardo Caracciolo.
Canadian Banks Priced for Perfection in Q4 2025
As Canadian banks enter Q4 2025, they face immense market pressure. Explore the financial outlook and key challenges for Bay Street.
Morgan Stanley fined €101M in Dutch tax evasion case
Morgan Stanley pays €101 million fine for Cum-Cum dividend tax evasion in the Netherlands. Learn about this major European tax enforcement case.
French Antitrust Watchdog Dismisses Microsoft Complaint
France's antitrust authority has dismissed a complaint against Microsoft, a significant development for the tech giant's global operations. Learn the details and implications.
Market manipulation cases trending up in Canada
Canadian regulators report increasing market manipulation cases as new data reveals concerning trends. Learn how authorities are addressing this financial threat.
Exchanges warn SEC against crypto rule bypassing
Major stock exchanges demand SEC prevent cryptocurrency companies from circumventing securities regulations. Learn how this could impact crypto market oversight and investor protection in Canada.
Canadian Biotech Fights Stock Spoofing Claims
A Canadian biotechnology company faces allegations of stock manipulation as it fights to prove itself a victim of market spoofing. Learn about this financial battle.
B.C. teacher gets 8-year ban for student relationship
A B.C. teacher has been suspended for eight years after admitting to a sexualized relationship that began with a student on Grindr. Learn the details of this professional misconduct case.
Biometric Fraud Drives New Bank Verification Models for 2026
A new Regula study reveals biometric verification is the most attacked point in digital ID processes, prompting a strategic shift towards orchestrated systems for Canadian financial institutions.
Meta Pushes Age Verification Law to Canadian Government
Meta is advocating for new legislation requiring app stores to verify users' ages in Canada. Learn how this could impact digital safety and privacy nationwide.
Ex-AIMCo CEO Evan Siddall joins BMO capital markets
Evan Siddall, ousted from AIMCo in 2024, has been appointed vice-chair of BMO's capital markets division following a reorganization. Learn about his Wall Street connections and career journey.
EU Regulator Denies Tesla FSD Approval Claim
Dutch regulator RDW refutes Tesla's claim of impending Full Self-Driving approval in Europe. Get the latest on the regulatory clash delaying Tesla's autonomous tech.
Bitcoin Mining Rebounds in China Despite 2021 Ban
Despite China's 2021 cryptocurrency mining ban, Bitcoin operations have significantly recovered, raising questions about enforcement and industry resilience. Learn about the latest developments.
India probes cough syrup deaths amid safety concerns
Indian officials are investigating whether safety failures led to children dying from contaminated cough syrup. Get the latest details on this developing health crisis.
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