Canada’s consumer price index rose 3.1% year over year in September 2026, up from 3.0% in August, according to Statistics Canada data released October 19, 2026. hubs.la/Q04BF8-30

Michael Rosen of Angeles, Darrell Cronk of Wells Fargo Investment Institute, and Kevin Warsh of the Federal Reserve weigh the impact of debt concerns, interest rates, and market volatility as investors look ahead to the Fed's next meeting. hubs.la/Q04BF8kW0

Janet Boyle of RBC says more Canadians are considering joint home purchases with family members, driven by housing affordability pressures, rising living costs, and the need to pool resources to enter the housing market. hubs.la/Q04BpFKw0

The latest ATB Cormark Capital Markets survey found rising expectations for production growth, increased capital investment, and stronger institutional interest in expansion projects, signalling a notable shift in sector priorities. hubs.la/Q04Bpz900

Kathleen Pence of Pence Law Firm says the dispute involving the estate of Dolly Parton highlights the importance of clear governance structures, succession planning, and defined roles for beneficiaries who are also employees. hubs.la/Q04BjY2Z0

Bank of Montreal and TD Bank were named alongside seven American lenders in a United States regulator’s report on debanking released Wednesday, covering their US national bank operations.   hubs.la/Q04BjLKB0

Stan Magidson of the Canadian Securities Administrators says the new prohibition on chargebacks for publicly offered investment fund securities is intended to better align investment advice with client interests and strengthen investor protection. hubs.la/Q04Bb3gY0

Chris Pepper of Fidelity Investments Canada says advisor optimism toward Canada is at historically high levels, while David Wolf of Fidelity Investments Canada believes markets may be underestimating the country's long-term growth potential. hubs.la/Q04Bb35f0

Purpose Advisor Solutions highlights how advisors can build deeper trust by focusing on client concerns, goals, and future confidence rather than leading with products or portfolio details. hubs.la/Q04xXMdV0

Forstrong Global Asset Management and SEAMARK Asset Management are joining forces on the EXOS Wealth Systems platform. Tyler Mordy says the move strengthens scale, technology, and growth opportunities. hubs.ly/Q04B2bR30

Andrew Hencic of TD Economics, Douglas Porter of BMO Capital Markets, and Claire Fan of Royal Bank of Canada say September's weak jobs report has reduced the likelihood of a Bank of Canada rate increase this month. hubs.ly/Q04B29-p0

Purpose Advisor Solutions explores how growing advisory firms can begin to experience friction within traditional dealer models, particularly when business needs, client expectations, and strategic ambitions become more sophisticated. hubs.la/Q04xXLgT0

IG Wealth Management's planned relocation is expected to add significant availability to the city's Class B office inventory, according to Colliers' Q3 2026 market snapshot. hubs.la/Q04zY83N0

US artificial intelligence stocks sold off on Thursday, after OpenAI’s annualized revenue was put at roughly US$50bn at the end of September, about US$20bn below figures previously given to investors. hubs.la/Q04zY6hB0

David Stonehouse of AGF Investments Inc. says rising bond yields are being driven by factors including economic growth, government debt, global bond markets, and AI-related capital spending. hubs.la/Q04zPDyc0

Research from BlackRock found women investors rank growing their wealth as their top priority. Tina Tehranchian of CI Assante Wealth Management Ltd. and Cassandra Cross of Nicola Wealth discuss why advisors should avoid assumptions. hubs.la/Q04zPBYq0

Blaine Shewchuk of Canada Life says the consolidation of dealer operations under the IPC Wealth brand will support advisors through enhanced technology, succession planning solutions, and integrated wealth and insurance capabilities. hubs.la/Q04zD3_90

Pattie Lovett-Reid of HomeEquity Bank explores why art, jewellery, and family heirlooms deserve a place in wealth conversations, even when they aren't part of a retirement strategy. hubs.la/Q04zD3rH0

Harbourfront Wealth Group announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Galliant Advisors LP, lifting the Vancouver-based group's assets under administration to more than $23bn. hubs.la/Q04zvf270

Purpose Advisor Solutions argues that effective income discussions are less about explaining yield and more about helping clients build confidence in their financial future through thoughtful discovery and personalized guidance. hubs.la/Q04xXM8b0