Regulators approve new bitcoin funds in move that could spur more investment in the digital currency
The SEC said it is finishing the approval of 10 exchange-traded funds for bitcoin
- By: Ken Sweet
- January 10, 2024 January 10, 2024
- 17:29
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Unpacking the gender wage gap
Research finds disparities arise from differences in labour distribution as well as participation
- By: James Langton
- January 10, 2024 January 10, 2024
- 17:05
Immigration a wild card in economic outlook: report
Foreign-worker flows are a key uncertainty in forecast, Desjardins says
- By: James Langton
- January 10, 2024 January 10, 2024
- 15:25
From the Regulators
Investor, seniors advocates join OSC committee
Policy group advises regulator on policy, operations, investor education
- By: James Langton
- January 10, 2024 January 10, 2024
- 15:15
Securities markets vulnerable to real estate: ESMA
Regulators find investment funds, firms exposed to sector's stress
- By: James Langton
- January 10, 2024 January 10, 2024
- 15:09
Bank of Canada’s looming rate cut dilemma
Central bank will need a communications shift to navigate policy pivot, TD says
- By: James Langton
- January 10, 2024 January 10, 2024
- 14:58
Research and Markets
Significant proportion of aging Canadians are financially vulnerable: OSC
While most retirees believe they are in a financially strong position, about 15% describe their financial position as "poor"
- By: Jonathan Got
- January 10, 2024 January 10, 2024
- 13:25
Government should prioritize economy, most Americans say
Inflation, specifically, stood out as a major issue in Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll
- By: Matt Brown, The Associated Press, Linley Sanders, The Associated Press
- January 10, 2024 January 10, 2024
- 09:04
Wellington-Altus adds new advisor-focused executive role
Steph Condra, coming from BMO Private Wealth, will pick up where former president Jordy Chilcott left off
- By: Katie Keir
- January 10, 2024 January 10, 2024
- 09:02
SEC chair denies social media post about bitcoin ETF approval
Gary Gensler says SEC's account on X was hacked
- By: Ken Sweet
- January 10, 2024 January 10, 2024
- 08:45
Clients stick with advisors because of personalization: survey
In-person meetings are still the most preferred method of communication
- By: Jonathan Got
- January 10, 2024 January 5, 2024
- 08:00
Industry moves: Dave Kelly takes on new COO role with Richardson Wealth
Plus, new head of Fiera Canada, and IG Wealth focuses on recruitment
- By: Katie Keir
- January 9, 2024 January 9, 2024
- 16:43
FINRA reveals evolving compliance threats
SRO sees crypto, AI and new account fraud among emerging issues
- By: James Langton
- January 9, 2024 January 9, 2024
- 16:27
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