FAIR Canada calls for clarity on industry titles
Investor survey highlights risks of confusion over titles and proficiency
- By: James Langton
- November 30, 2023 November 30, 2023
- 09:41
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Lawyers exempted from mandatory disclosure regime until Charter challenge decided
New regime requires every advisor involved in a reportable or notifiable transaction to make their own disclosure to the CRA
- By: Michael McKiernan
- November 30, 2023 November 30, 2023
- 09:15
CSA unveils binding authority for OBSI
Regulators propose long-awaited reforms to enhance industry dispute-resolution system
- By: James Langton
- November 30, 2023 November 29, 2023
- 07:00
Andrew Marsh appointed to Wellington-Altus board
In other news, two advisor teams joined Richardson Wealth's new Victoria-based office
- By: Katie Keir
- November 30, 2023 November 30, 2023
- 06:01
Labour shortages cost small businesses $38 billion in lost sales last year: CFIB
Staffing issues led some employers to work more hours, reduce hours of operation and refuse services contracts
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 29, 2023 November 29, 2023
- 15:36
Securities industry outlook neutral for 2024: Fitch
Rating agency sees modest profit improvement ahead for industry
- By: James Langton
- November 29, 2023 November 29, 2023
- 15:07
Polluter pays principle comes to U.K. advice market
FCA to require companies to set aside capital for investor redress
- By: James Langton
- November 29, 2023 November 29, 2023
- 14:54
Research and Markets
Current account deficit shrinks in Q3: StatsCan
Swing to surplus in goods trade curbs deficit, led by higher oil prices
- By: James Langton
- November 29, 2023 November 29, 2023
- 14:42
Industry News
The 4% rule could be true in 2024
High bond yields and weak forecast for equities make conservative portfolios more attractive
- By: Jonathan Got
- November 29, 2023 November 29, 2023
- 14:31
Conservative Supreme Court justices seem open to an attack on the Securities and Exchange Commission
Case involves appeal of a lower-court ruling that threw out stiff financial penalties imposed on hedge fund manager
- By: Mark Sherman, The Associated Press
- November 29, 2023 November 29, 2023
- 13:50
Questionnaire shows Canadians largely oppose digital loonie
Bank of Canada survey suggest top concerns are privacy and low levels of trust in institutions to protect personal data
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- November 29, 2023 November 29, 2023
- 13:40
World economy expected to slow due to inflation, high rates and war: OECD
The organization projects that recessions will be avoided "almost everywhere"
- By: Paul Wiseman
- November 29, 2023 November 29, 2023
- 13:17
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