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M&A | Aug 29, 2025 Desjardins’ $1.67B Guardian Capital Deal Expands Canada’s Asset Management Reach As reported on Aug 28, 2025 by the Investment Executive, Desjardins buys Guardian for $1.67 billion in an all cash deal that boosts scale, fintech investment, and global ambitions.  It's one of the largest Canadian asset management deals in years. 

Aug 29, 2025 The Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit has been one of the most closely watched legal battles in the cryptocurrency industry. After nearly five years of uncertainty, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reached a settlement with Ripple Labs in August 2025. Ripple agreed to pay a $125 million fine, ending a prolonged

Federal student loan borrowers' options for repaying their debt have dramatically changed — with more shifts to come. Here's what to know.

Consumer debt is near an all-time high, and there are signs that an increasing number of borrowers are struggling to pay their monthly bills.

Pop star Taylor Swift recently got engaged to football player Travis Kelce. Here’s what shoppers need to know about her ring.

Crypto | Aug 28, 2025 Trump Media and Crypto.com Push Cronos into Corporate Finance On Aug 26, 2025, the Trump Media & Technology Group, Crypto.com and Yorkville Acquisition Corp (SPAC). announced the launch of Trump Media Group CRO Strategy Inc., a new treasury firm designed to acquire, hold and actively manage large reserves of the Cronos

M&A | Aug 28, 2025 Wealthsimple Strengthens Trading with Fey’s AI Powered Research Tools On August 27, 2025,  Wealthsimple announced the acquisition of Fey, a Montreal-based investment research startup founded in 2021 that built its reputation on elegant design and advanced AI trading tools. The financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed but it puts

Consumers will have to start paying duties like tariffs on all online orders of less than $800 shipped directly to their doorstep.

Competition | Aug 28, 2025 Rotman is Hosting A Debate to Test If Corporate Oligopolies Are Limiting Canada's Growth On October 8, 2025, the Rotman School of Management will host an in person debate on one of the most contested questions in Canada’s economy: Are Canada’s so called oligopolies standing in the way of a

Trump's "big beautiful bill" increased the SALT deduction cap to $40,000. But Roth conversions could threaten the tax break for higher earners.

Travelers could score discounts on high-end items like watches and clothing by buying overseas. However, the strategy comes with risks.

Experts shared tips on how student loan borrowers can get help with their debt, amid a myriad of recent changes and disruptions to the lending system.

Aug 27, 2025 Putting a child through higher education is an expensive affair. The average annual tuition fee is over $7,000, with some fields like dentistry exceeding $24,000 per year. That’s not including books and living expenses like transportation, accommodation, food, and healthcare, so saving money early is key. A registered education savings plan (RESP)

AI  Aug 27, 2025 BlackRock Research Shows AI 'Stock Picking' Agents Beat Benchmarks For generations, investors have imagined a system that could analyze company filings, market news, and stock prices without bias, synthesize all the information, and generate transparent recommendations. Until now, this dream has remained out of reach. New research by BlackRock, the world's

President Donald Trump removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook based on mortgage fraud allegations. Here's what to know about the issue.