Freschia Gonzales

Freschia Gonzales

Freschia is a News Writer for Key Media, contributing to Wealth Professional and Benefits and Pensions Monitor. She has also contributed to Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in International Studies from the University of San Jose Recoletos.

Starting her writing career in 2021, she has produced content for international audiences. In her spare time, Freschia critiques movies and series, follows musicals, and keeps up with pop culture.

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BoC's March 12 decision: A cut, a pause, or a surprise?

Economists debate whether the Bank of Canada will pause rate cuts as inflation rises

BoC's March 12 decision: A cut, a pause, or a surprise?

Citigroup scraps diversity goals as Canadian firms quietly scale back DEI

As Citigroup drops diversity targets, Canadian companies reduce DEI budgets and rebrand inclusion efforts

Citigroup scraps diversity goals as Canadian firms quietly scale back DEI

Canadian life insurance premiums hit record as policy sales decline

Whole life sales drove growth in 2024, but policy sales fell for the fourth year, raising industry concerns

Canadian life insurance premiums hit record as policy sales decline

Manulife shares jump as Q4 results beat forecasts

Manulife surpasses Q4 expectations, announces share buybacks and a dividend hike, boosting investor confidence

Manulife shares jump as Q4 results beat forecasts

Fund Roundup: Four asset managers announce fund changes, new ETFs, and terminations

Leith Wheeler, Franklin Templeton, Manulife, and Purpose Investments adjust fund lineups with key updates

Fund Roundup: Four asset managers announce fund changes, new ETFs, and terminations

Fed plays it safe, but Trump's trade policies could shake things up

Trump's push for reciprocal tariffs adds uncertainty as the Fed signals caution on future rate cuts

Fed plays it safe, but Trump's trade policies could shake things up

S&P 500 hits record high as markets weigh Fed policy and Trump's tariff threats

Microsoft, Tesla, and Analog Devices lead gains while investors assess inflation and Federal Reserve outlook

S&P 500 hits record high as markets weigh Fed policy and Trump's tariff threats

Canadian Tire agrees to sell Helly Hansen for nearly $1.3 billion

Canadian Tire shifts focus to its retail business while Kontoor plans to expand Helly Hansen in the US

Canadian Tire agrees to sell Helly Hansen for nearly $1.3 billion

CIRO issues $30,000 fine and three-month bar over unauthorized client financial dealings

A former registrant must also pay $20,000 in costs after admitting to unapproved transactions

CIRO issues $30,000 fine and three-month bar over unauthorized client financial dealings

Canada's CPI rises in January as energy prices climb

Inflation increased to 1.9% in January, with energy costs offsetting the impact of the federal tax pause

Canada's CPI rises in January as energy prices climb