Category : Banking Finance


Bank of England Keeps Interest Rate at 3.75%

The Bank of England has decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% as inflation continues to exceed the central bank's target, signaling ongoing economic caution.

Bessent's Heated Exchanges with Democrats in Hearing

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent engaged in multiple heated exchanges with Democratic lawmakers during a House Financial Services Committee hearing, devolving into insults over fiscal policy and Trump family dealings.

Gold Rebounds Above $5,000 After Historic Pullback

Gold prices climbed over 2.9% on Wednesday, rebounding above US$5,000 per ounce as dip buyers entered the market following a significant retreat from record highs. The precious metal remains up approximately 17% for the year despite recent volatility.

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.

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.

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