TD Bank Group calls off First Horizon deal
The cancellation of the transaction comes amid upheaval in the U.S. banking sector
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- May 4, 2023 May 4, 2023
- 08:39
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SEC boosts companies’ buyback disclosure demands
Investors to get more detailed disclosure of issuers' repurchase activity
- By: James Langton
- May 3, 2023 May 3, 2023
- 15:34
Institutions seek $35 million back from Bridging fund
Investors argue it would be unfair for them to subsidize other victims
- By: James Langton
- May 3, 2023 May 3, 2023
- 15:00
Fed raises key rate but hints it may pause amid bank turmoil
The Fed describes the banking system as 'sound and resilient' but notes the impact of a pullback in bank lending remains uncertain
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- May 3, 2023 May 3, 2023
- 14:37
GTA housing market showing signs of tightening
April's average price tumbled 7.8% from a year ago, but was still roughly 4% higher than the March average.
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- May 3, 2023 June 5, 2023
- 13:21
FCA relaxes rules to rejuvenate listings
U.K. regulator curbs investor protections to attract issuers, placate bankers
- By: James Langton
- May 3, 2023 May 3, 2023
- 12:12
Mergers and acquisitions cool alongside economy
Deal activity settling at lower level, post-pandemic, Crosbie & Co. reports
- By: James Langton
- May 3, 2023 May 3, 2023
- 11:50
ETF investors played defence with fixed income in April
Cash alternatives and Canadian government bonds benefited from market uncertainty
- By: Mark Burgess
- May 3, 2023 May 3, 2023
- 11:37
From the Regulators
Cease-trade orders need expiry dates, tribunal rules
OSC sought to extend order until enforcement proceedings complete
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023
- 16:51
Industry News
S&P cuts CI Financial’s credit rating to junk
Following CI's request to withdraw coverage, S&P dropped its rating for the asset manager
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023
- 16:35
From the Regulators
Brokerage sector bad boys flagged by FINRA
Firms with history of misconduct identified on BrokerCheck system
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023
- 16:10
Industry News
Data breach exposed Mackenzie clients’ personal data but not holdings, firm says
InvestorCOM, a vendor of Mackenzie Investments, had data exposed when hackers targeted a secure file transfer service
- By: Greg Meckbach
- May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023
- 16:05
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