How Iran impacts mortgage outlook, CMHC on construction risks, FSRA's new penalties, RBC acquires Pinch, More

View in browser Iran chaos hangs over Canada's housing outlook as spring market looms View web version | Forward to a colleague 12 March 2026 Top News Iran chaos hangs over Canada's housing outlook as spring market looms As global economic uncertainty grows, will buyers stay on the sidelines? FSRA hits former broker with $600,000 in penalties over investor harm Ontario regulator detailed a years-long pattern of misconduct tied to a failed Northern Ontario rental portfolio. Here's how the Iran conflict is expected to impact Canada's economy and the BoC's path Oxford Economics projected only a modest, temporary inflation bump for Canada despite the Iran war Rental boom puts future homeownership supply at risk, CMHC warns Record rental building buoys supply while major cities bank fewer future owners RBC announces deal to acquire Pinch Financial Big Six lender moved to speed up mortgage approvals for digital‑first borrowers International News Why AI-fueled white-collar layoffs could devastate the housing market in 2026 The threat of job losses could cause more hesitation in potential buyers Buyer demand weakens as uncertainty lifts rate fears: RICS Near-term confidence fades even as longer-term outlook holds up Oil shock troubles, Donald Trump redoubles: Aussie mortgage holders navigating a sea of wildcards As Trump stare down barrel of his 'mission accomplished' moment, Aussie borrowers risk getting caught in the crossfire NZ financial services urged to confront 23% gender pay gap Industry-wide reporting push aims to close gender and retirement gaps Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2026 KM Business Information Canada Ltd. 317 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us

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