<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Finance News - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Finance News news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Bank stocks help lift S&amp;P/TSX composite higher, U.S. stock markets down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strength in the country’s bank stocks helped lift Canada’s main stock index higher in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets moved lower.The S&amp;P/TSX composite index was up 30.84 points at 36,295.93.In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 105.83 points at 52,369.27. The S&amp;P 500 index was down 20.74 points at 7,723.24, while the Nasdaq composite was down 331.14 points at 26,218.71.The Canadian dollar traded for 71.50 cents US compared with 71.25 cents US on Wedne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-stocks-help-lift-sampptsx-composite-higher-us-stock-markets-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-stocks-help-lift-sampptsx-composite-higher-us-stock-markets-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada Expands Access to Eligible Non-Primary Dealer Government Securities Distributors to Select Market Operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, the Bank of Canada announced that effective October 30, 2026, non-primary dealer government securities distributors (GSDs) of Government of Canada (GoC) securities may become eligible to participate in select market operations conducted by the Bank, provided they meet certain eligibility requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-of-canada-expands-access-to-eligible-non-primary-dealer-government-securities-distributors-to-select-market-operations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-of-canada-expands-access-to-eligible-non-primary-dealer-government-securities-distributors-to-select-market-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hilton Honors American Express Card launches in Canada: What to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Express Canada and Hilton introduced the all-new Hilton Honors American Express Card on Thursday, Oct. 29. It is the first Hilton Honors co-branded credit card in Canada.MoneySense will fill you in on the fees and the perks to help you decide if you should consider it.“As our Hilton Honors member base in Canada has grown by more than 40% since 2023, we’re focused on delivering even more value for Canadian travellers,” said Heather Laverne, Vice President, Head of International Co-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/hilton-honors-american-express-card-launches-in-canada-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/hilton-honors-american-express-card-launches-in-canada-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TMX CEO wants to see Canadian capital markets compete on world stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chief executive of TMX Group Ltd. says he’d like to see a continued reduction in regulatory and cost barriers for companies wanting to list on Canada’s main stock exchange as it looks to gain a competitive edge globally.   At a conference hosted by the Alberta Securities Commission on Tuesday, John McKenzie was asked on stage whether he is concerned about the drop in numbers of issuers trading on the TSX. He said it’s not a phenomenon that’s limited to Canada and that it’s partly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/tmx-ceo-wants-to-see-canadian-capital-markets-compete-on-world-stage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/tmx-ceo-wants-to-see-canadian-capital-markets-compete-on-world-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Canadian investors break up with their bond ETFs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest behavioural pitfalls investors need to watch out for is recency bias. This is the tendency to place disproportionate weight on recent events when forming expectations about the future. It can influence everything from which investments we buy to how portfolios should be constructed. One example I’ve noticed gaining traction on Reddit is the argument that investors should break up with their bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs). We’ve previously explored a variation of this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/should-canadian-investors-break-up-with-their-bond-etfs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/should-canadian-investors-break-up-with-their-bond-etfs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can I leave more money to my children?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I would like to do a RRIF meltdown so I can leave more money to my children. I am 72, and in my second marriage. My money will go to my children and my husband’s money to his children. I have about $650,000 non-registered money in a dividend fund, $226,000 in a TFSA, and $840,000 in a RRIF. I am spending about $40,500 a year, plus TFSA contributions and tax of about $15,000. My husband is 82 with $200,000 in a RRIF and $100,000 in a TFSA. Our $1.3-million home will go 50% to my kids and 50% to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/how-can-i-leave-more-money-to-my-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/how-can-i-leave-more-money-to-my-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada raises interest rate to 2.5% — how will it affect you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada (BoC) raised its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2.5% on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. It’s the Bank’s first increase since July 2023 and the first move in a year.The rate had held at 2.25% since the BoC’s October 2025 cut.“Today’s rate hike speaks to the tightrope the BoC has been walking this year. It’s both a pre-emptive strike against widespread inflation and an acknowledgement that Canada’s economic prospects are brighter than the average Canadian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-of-canada-raises-interest-rate-to-25-how-will-it-affect-you/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-of-canada-raises-interest-rate-to-25-how-will-it-affect-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada raises interest rate to 2.5%, first hike since 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada (BoC) raised its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2.5% on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. It’s the Bank’s first increase since July 2023 and the first move in a year.The rate had held at 2.25% since the BoC October announcement of 2025, where we saw an interest rate cut.Experts were split on whether a rate hold or hike was in store. Now that an increase has been announced, we will walk you through what it means for you.“Today’s rate hike speaks to the tightrope]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-of-canada-raises-interest-rate-to-25-first-hike-since-2023/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-of-canada-raises-interest-rate-to-25-first-hike-since-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada Media Interview – Good Question with Amanda Lang]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, spoke to Amanda Lang on the Good Question podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-of-canada-media-interview-good-question-with-amanda-lang/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-of-canada-media-interview-good-question-with-amanda-lang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada raises the policy rate by 25 basis points to 2½%]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, with the Bank Rate at 2.75% and the deposit rate at 2.45%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-of-canada-raises-the-policy-rate-by-25-basis-points-to-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-of-canada-raises-the-policy-rate-by-25-basis-points-to-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S&amp;P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets also trade higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strength in base metal stocks helped Canada’s main equity index rise more than 100 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher.The S&amp;P/TSX composite index was up 122.97 points at 36,067.13.In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 45.78 points at 52,407.36. The S&amp;P 500 index was up 43.81 points at 7,720.58, while the Nasdaq composite was up 266.33 points at 26,435.71.The Canadian dollar traded for 71.25 cents US compared with 71.30 cents US o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/sampptsx-composite-up-more-than-100-points-us-stock-markets-also-trade-higher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/sampptsx-composite-up-more-than-100-points-us-stock-markets-also-trade-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking the financial reins when you turn 18 can build confidence for the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stepping into adulthood happens overnight: you turn 18 one day, and then you’re free to make your own decisions. But becoming independent takes time. Some young adults remain on their parents’ phone plans or continue to share a joint bank account well into their 20s. But experts say having autonomy over your bills, banking and debt early on can help build financial confidence for years to come.Being aware of the changes that come with adulthood is the first step, said Laura Whiteland, cert]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/taking-the-financial-reins-when-you-turn-18-can-build-confidence-for-the-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/taking-the-financial-reins-when-you-turn-18-can-build-confidence-for-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loblaw CEO Per Bank says discount stores now key to winning price-weary shoppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Narrow aisles, fewer shelves, and plenty of house-brand items: this Loblaw store feels cosier but still offers enough variety for a grocery run.Loblaw’s Danish chief executive, Per Bank, brought a little bit of Europe with him three years ago when he moved here to run the country’s largest grocery chain.“Small discount stores … I would probably say that’s some of the things I brought to Canada,” Bank said, sitting in the backroom of a small-scale Toronto No Frills on a brisk October]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/loblaw-ceo-per-bank-says-discount-stores-now-key-to-winning-price-weary-shoppers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/loblaw-ceo-per-bank-says-discount-stores-now-key-to-winning-price-weary-shoppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best online brokerages in Canada for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[There may be a lot of great brokers online, but what is the best online brokerage for you in Canada this year?For the 14th time, MoneySense has partnered with Surviscor, a leading Canadian research and consulting firm specializing in customer experiences with digital and direct financial services, to offer an authoritative comparison of the various offerings for Canadian investors. The methodology is powered by Surviscor’s deep and unbiased research.With more firms competing for your attention]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/best-online-brokerages-in-canada-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/best-online-brokerages-in-canada-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank fees can add up, be difficult to see, consumer group says]]></title><description><![CDATA[$1.25 here, $1.75 there. Sometimes, bank fees can seem minimal enough, but the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada says the bigger picture on how much Canadians pay in bank fees might be more murky than it should be.The agency said in a review, released Friday, that while many bank fees seem relatively small on an individual basis, they can add up over time, and in some cases, the full fee structure is embedded in a transaction, making it less visible to the consumer. “Our banks are very well]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-fees-can-add-up-be-difficult-to-see-consumer-group-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-fees-can-add-up-be-difficult-to-see-consumer-group-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loblaw says March data breach affected about two million Canadians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loblaw says it is starting to notify about two million Canadians who were affected by a data breach in March with specifics about which personal information of theirs leaked. The grocer is notifying affected consumers directly about the breach, which may have revealed data including their name, email address, home address, date of birth, loyalty card number, certain purchase order details and partial payment card information. Although, it says the extent of the leak is different for everyone an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/loblaw-says-march-data-breach-affected-about-two-million-canadians/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/loblaw-says-march-data-breach-affected-about-two-million-canadians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Kuszczak Memorial Lecture 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Policy Implications of Pseudonymous Stablecoins— Address by Gita Gopinath,Harvard University, with introductory remarks by Nicolas Vincent, Deputy Governor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/john-kuszczak-memorial-lecture-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:03:28 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/john-kuszczak-memorial-lecture-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Service Canada to issue October OAS and CPP payments on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you receive the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or Old Age Security (OAS), including the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), you will get your payments from the government soon.Service Canada is issuing this month’s payments on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.Here’s what you should know about your eligibility and expected amount, per the Government of Canada.What are Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments?The Canada Pension Plan a taxable monthly benefit that replaces part of your income after you reti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/service-canada-to-issue-october-oas-and-cpp-payments-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/service-canada-to-issue-october-oas-and-cpp-payments-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you build a portfolio with just one ETF?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’ve heard all the arguments for creating your own DIY investment portfolio: the potential savings on fees (especially important for new and smaller investors), the ease of using exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and the ability to build and manage a portfolio on your own terms.Still, the responsibility of opening your own brokerage account and populating it with ETFs that will help you reach your goals can be daunting. There are more than 2,000 ETFs trading in Canada and thousands more around t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/can-you-build-a-portfolio-with-just-one-etf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/can-you-build-a-portfolio-with-just-one-etf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beware, small business. The ‘perfect’ customer may not exist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Synthetic identity fraud, a growing strain of online fraud targets not individuals, but businesses both large and small.For the victims of digital fraud, it’s personal. It can feel like they were specifically preyed upon. But the fact is cyber criminals don’t care whether their ill-gotten gains come from individuals, small businesses or banks, or who is left violated. What they care about is that the scam works—and that they don’t get caught. If you own or operate a business, you should]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/beware-small-business-the-perfect-customer-may-not-exist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/beware-small-business-the-perfect-customer-may-not-exist/</guid></item></channel></rss>