IOSCO drops final crypto sector recommendations
Umbrella group aims to establish minimum global standards for sector
- By: James Langton
- November 16, 2023 November 16, 2023
- 13:39
Top Stories in News
CSA, CIRO stand pat on short-selling
Lack of consensus on possible reforms sends regulators back to study the issues
- By: James Langton
- November 16, 2023 November 16, 2023
- 13:09
From the Regulators
Developer faces almost $9 million in fines and disgorgement for securities fraud
Ontario's Capital Markets Tribunal found the firm defrauded investors by diverting funds
- By: James Langton
- November 16, 2023 November 16, 2023
- 09:23
Manulife Investment Management buys alternative credit manager CQS
Deal will allow Manulife to expand its credit offering with new strategies
- By: IE Staff
- November 15, 2023 November 15, 2023
- 16:49
From the Regulators
Court approves securities class action settlement
Cannabis companies involved in failed joint venture settle suits
- By: James Langton
- November 15, 2023 November 15, 2023
- 15:38
More seniors choosing to age in home: CMHC report
Seniors living longer may reduce the need for downsizing
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- November 15, 2023 November 15, 2023
- 15:24
Home sales slow in October as buyers hibernate early
The national average home price rose 1.8% year-over-year to $656,625
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- November 15, 2023 November 15, 2023
- 13:59
U.S. retail sales slip in October as consumers pull back
The figures reflect a slowdown in consumers' willingness to spend after a blowout summer
- By: Anne D’innocenzio and Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- November 15, 2023 November 15, 2023
- 13:51
From the Regulators
SEC ramps up enforcement activity
Whistleblower tips and rewards continue to climb
- By: James Langton
- November 15, 2023 November 15, 2023
- 13:43
Research and Markets
Wholesale sales surprise to upside
Auto sector leads gain in wholesale activity as inventories shrink
- By: James Langton
- November 15, 2023 November 15, 2023
- 13:34
Industry moves: Karl Cheong has left First Trust Portfolios Canada
Other developments this week include cuts at Manulife and several advisor team moves
- By: IE Staff
- November 15, 2023 July 10, 2024
- 13:15
Industry News
Wealth management division buoys Canaccord through another tough quarter
Inflation forcing some clients to withdraw assets to meet needs
- By: Mark Burgess
- November 15, 2023 November 15, 2023
- 12:07
From the Regulators
Mortgage fraudster gets permanent ban
Tribunal rules that misconduct involved securities
- By: James Langton
- November 14, 2023 November 14, 2023
- 17:47
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