Laurentian sells retail brokerage to iA Financial
Deal includes 16,000 accounts, $2 billion in assets, 30 advisors
- By: James Langton
- April 4, 2024 April 4, 2024
- 17:26
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FP Canada names top scorers on latest QAFP exam
Effective this month, candidates can have five years' qualifying work experience in lieu of a diploma
- By: IE Staff
- April 4, 2024 April 4, 2024
- 16:56
Advocis settles with SeeWhy over non-payment of study materials
Association paid outstanding invoice, plus interest and majority of legal fees, SeeWhy says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- April 4, 2024 April 4, 2024
- 15:40
Home prices could reach peak levels by next year, set new highs in 2026: CMHC
Declining mortgage rates, strong population growth will help spur a rebound in sales and prices
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- April 4, 2024 April 4, 2024
- 15:31
RBC becomes bigger bank, and bigger target, as it closes HSBC Canada deal
The bank is now worth about $193 billion — about $50 billion ahead of TD Bank
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- April 4, 2024 April 4, 2024
- 15:20
From the Regulators
Crypto queen’s compliance chief gets jail
OneCoin scheme took in over US$4 billion from investors, U.S. authorities allege
- By: James Langton
- April 4, 2024 April 4, 2024
- 14:50
From the Regulators
SEC sanctions advisory firm for private messaging
Off-channel communications hamper regulatory oversight
- By: James Langton
- April 4, 2024 April 4, 2024
- 14:39
Risks arise as exchanges evolve, IOSCO says
Expansion of business lines multiplies conflicts and regulatory challenges
- By: James Langton
- April 4, 2024 April 4, 2024
- 14:12
Coinbase Canada gets CSA registration
Crypto firm to pursue full dealer and ATS registration, plus SRO membership
- By: James Langton
- April 4, 2024 April 4, 2024
- 13:58
From the Regulators
U.K. consults on a digital securities sandbox
Consultation paper on test environment for trading, clearing digital assets will be open for feedback until May 29
- By: James Langton
- April 3, 2024 April 3, 2024
- 13:55
U.S. bank M&A weak amid tougher scrutiny
Consolidation on hold as valuations sag, regulatory oversight intensifies
- By: James Langton
- April 3, 2024 April 3, 2024
- 13:45
Commercial real estate a growing risk: Fitch
U.S. bank failures possible, particularly for smaller banks with higher exposures
- By: James Langton
- April 3, 2024 April 3, 2024
- 13:39
Debt deals drive global investment banking fees
Trio of Canadian dealers climb global league tables
- By: James Langton
- April 3, 2024 April 3, 2024
- 13:30
Oil prices climb, Canadian equities fall as talks to end Middle East war stall
Meanwhile, the U.S. stock market held relatively steady near its records
- By: Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 17:22
Industry innovates, but financial health suffers
Paper calls for guardrails against negative side effects of digital innovation
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 16:09
Structured finance outlooks dim as economy wobbles
Asset performance to weaken as growth slows and inflation, rates face pressure
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 15:50
Crypto money launderer gets prison in U.S.
Shell companies, crypto exchange processed US$470 million in drug money
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 15:55
CFTC asserts oversight of prediction markets
In series of legal filings, regulator claims exclusive jurisdiction
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 09:29
FCA launches ESG ratings pilot
Project designed to avoid creating needless burden with new regime
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 12:39
Powell plans to stay on at Fed after his term as chair ends
The Fed left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for 3rd straight meeting on Wednesday
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 14:24
Corient plans expansion into Canada
U.S. subsidiary of CI Financial seeks to plug "gap" in Canadian ultra-high-net-worth market
- By: IE Staff
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 13:50
Foreign direct investment in Canada up 6.9% in 2025
Meanwhile, Canadian direct investment abroad rose 2.8% to $2.4 trillion
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 12:46
Fed chair Powell may reveal next steps Wednesday
Powell has signalled he could stay on Fed board after term as chair ends May 15
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 10:21
Kevin Gopaul to head up VanEck’s expansion into Canada
Seasoned ETF exec will help asset manager build "an entire footprint" in the country
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 17:30
Industry moves: Former BMO private wealth head Geoff Newton joins RBC Wealth Management
Plus, another BMO alum joins software firm, new faces at Manulife and Optimize Wealth, and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 16:05
Product roundup: First Trust launches energy ETF
Plus, a new gold bullion mutual fund and a slew of product lineup changes
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 17:15
Opinion: Insurers need to call the same riders by the same names
Clarity for clients makes it easier to shop across carriers
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 22, 2026 April 22, 2026
- 12:59
‘Market weakness’ causes mutual fund, ETF asset declines in March: SIMA
At the same time, both fund types recorded positive net sales
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026
- 15:52