U.S. reaches deal on broker’s shady trading
Nomura Securities agrees to trading misconduct penalties in non-prosecution agreement
- By: James Langton
- August 23, 2023 August 23, 2023
- 12:20
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IOSCO, CPMI report examines central counterparty risks
Policymakers seek to ensure CCP readiness to handle loss events
- By: James Langton
- August 23, 2023 August 23, 2023
- 12:09
Big Six branches continue to bar sales of non-proprietary product
As OSC review gathers dust, regulators continue to question the ethics of proprietary-only product shelves
- By: Katie Keir
- August 23, 2023 August 23, 2023
- 12:00
Cryptoassets exacerbate emerging market risks: report
Research finds crypto has failed to live up to its promise for developing economies
- By: James Langton
- August 22, 2023 August 22, 2023
- 16:54
Ontario seeks to expand OSC sanctions spending
Proposal would allow enforcement money to be used for IT projects and new innovation office
- By: James Langton
- August 22, 2023 August 22, 2023
- 16:19
Report says detached home prices in Toronto, Vancouver and Fraser Valley down
A drop in prices in the first quarter triggered a surge in home-buying activity in the second
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 22, 2023 August 22, 2023
- 14:34
U.S. home sales slumped in July as rising mortgage rates and prices discouraged buyers
The shortage of homes for sale has kept the market competitive
- By: Alex Veiga, The Associated Press
- August 22, 2023 August 22, 2023
- 14:29
Mutual fund redemptions climb, ETF sales slow
Fund assets rose in July, with ETFs climbing faster than mutual funds
- By: James Langton
- August 22, 2023 August 22, 2023
- 11:17
From the Regulators
FINRA names new enforcement chief
Long-time SRO employee tapped to head division
- By: James Langton
- August 21, 2023 August 21, 2023
- 17:12
Wages, productivity pose threat to inflation fight
Rising labour costs could mean a harder economic hit to curb inflation, Scotia report says
- By: James Langton
- August 21, 2023 August 21, 2023
- 15:44
From the Regulators
SEC sanctions firm over crypto hype
Robo-advisor violated rules when touting hypothetical performance
- By: James Langton
- August 21, 2023 August 21, 2023
- 15:44
Research and Markets
Business Council warns about debt costs as federal cabinet meets
Lobby group pointed to U.S. downgrade as a warning
- By: Mark Burgess
- August 21, 2023 August 21, 2023
- 14:54
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