The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation hosted the 2026 Chinatown Solidarity Summit (April 6-8) bringing together 65 leaders from 22 Chinatowns across the U.S. and Canada to address shared challenges including economic pressures, declining foot traffic, and cultural preservation. The summit featured discussions on cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and coalition building, while showcasing revitalization projects like Bob & Michael's Place housing development and the Chinatown Impact Fund supporting 100+ local businesses.

The Mulvihill Canadian Bank Enhanced Yield ETF (CBNK) reported strong 2025 results with net assets increasing by $47.04 million to $130.48 million. The fund distributed $8.67 million in cash distributions to unitholders and generated $48.96 million in income including net gains on investments.

North American Financial 15 Split Corp. declared its regular monthly distributions of $0.11335 per Class A share (annualized $1.3602) and $0.06250 per Preferred share (annualized $0.750), payable April 10, 2026. Since inception, Class A shareholders have received $18.99 per share and Preferred shareholders $12.74 per share.

Financial 15 Split Corp. declared its regular monthly distributions of $0.12570 per Class A share (annualized at $1.51) and $0.06042 per Preferred share (annualized at $0.725), payable April 10, 2026. Since inception, Class A shareholders have received $28.45 per share and Preferred shareholders $13.14 per share.

Dividend 15 Split Corp. declares monthly distributions of $0.10000 per Class A share and $0.05833 per Preferred share, payable April 10, 2026. The fund invests in a portfolio of 14 leading Canadian dividend-yielding stocks. Since inception, Class A shareholders have received $29.00 per share and Preferred shareholders $11.93 per share.

TDb Split Corp. declared its regular monthly distribution of $0.05000 per Class A share (annualized at $0.60) and $0.05833 per Priority Equity share (annualized at $0.70), payable April 10, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026. Since inception, Class A shareholders have received $8.65 per share and Priority Equity shareholders have received $10.02 per share. The fund invests in Toronto-Dominion Bank common shares.

Prime Dividend Corp. declared monthly distributions of $0.09817 per Class A share and $0.05667 per Preferred share, payable April 10, 2026. Class A shareholders maintain a stable 10% yield based on volume-weighted average market price, while Preferred shareholders receive Prime plus 2.35% (5-8% range). The company invests in a portfolio of high-yielding Canadian companies including major banks, insurers, and utilities.

Canadian Banc Corp. declared monthly distributions of $0.18138 per Class A share and $0.04958 per Preferred share, payable April 10, 2026. Class A shareholders maintain a stable 15% annualized yield based on VWAP, while the company continues its strategy of investing in six major Canadian banks and employing selective covered call writing to generate additional returns.

Dividend Select 15 Corp. announced its monthly distribution of $0.06350 per equity share, payable April 10, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026. The dividend is calculated using a 10% annualized rate based on the volume-weighted average market price (VWAP) of $7.62 over the last 3 trading days of the preceding month, maintaining a stable 10% yield. Since inception, equity shareholders have received a total of $11.63 per share.

Binance denied allegations of $1.7 billion in Iran-linked crypto flows, calling them false and defamatory. Kazakhstan's central bank announced a $350 million investment in crypto infrastructure starting April. A16z Crypto is seeking $2 billion for its fifth blockchain-focused fund. Major banks including Morgan Stanley, TD Bank, and Citigroup plan to integrate Bitcoin into traditional finance. Bitcoin experienced a significant market dip to $68,000.

Premium Income Corporation's board has approved a proposal to modify the Fund's investment restrictions, allowing it to invest substantially all net assets in shares of six major Canadian banks (BMO, CIBC, NBC, RBC, BNS, TD) either directly or through underlying investment funds, with up to 10% allocated to other securities. Shareholders will vote on the proposal at a special meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026.

Brompton Split Banc Corp. announced a treasury offering of preferred shares priced at $10.40 per share to yield 6.0%, with a sales period ending February 27, 2026 and expected closing on March 6, 2026. The preferred shares offer fixed quarterly distributions of $0.15625 per share and approximately 55% downside protection based on the fund's portfolio of Canada's six largest banks.