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One fifth of investors open to robo-advice: U.S. study
Large study finds younger, male investors most interested in advice from AI
Head of U.S. audit regulator steps down
After effort to kill the PCAOB in the budget bill fails, agency's chair to exit
Canada to target steel originating in China with new tariffs
Ottawa aims to combat dumping with 25% levy
FCA sanctions Barclays’ anti-crime failings
Bank provided services to money launderers, regulator alleged
- By: James Langton
Income gap hit record high in Q1: Statistics Canada
The difference between the top and bottom 40% of earners grew to 49 percentage points
- By: Jonathan Got
U.S. producer prices unchanged with wholesale inflation remaining under control
June marks smallest annual increase since September despite tariff concerns
Annual pace of housing starts in June up 0.4% from May: CMHC
Monthly increase driven by higher activity in cities with more than 10,000 people
Court strikes personal claim over portfolio
Alleged damages were suffered by a family corporation, not in personal capacity, court finds
- By: James Langton
Opinion: Canada’s moment to raise the bar for investment advice
Moving past process — the case for outcomes-based oversight in Canada
- By: Harvey Naglie
Crypto sector in new EU regulator’s crosshairs
New anti-money laundering authority highlights risks posed by crypto
- By: James Langton
U.S. faces ‘stagflation light’
Economists forecast weaker growth, higher inflation amid tariffs, trade war
- By: James Langton
FCA adopts reforms to boost capital raising
Measures cut prospectus requirements, speed IPOs, facilitate retail bond offerings
- By: James Langton
CRA accounts for one-third of increased federal hiring plans: PBO
Federal civil service will balloon to 445,000 roles in 2024-25
- By: Jonathan Got
Carney expects U.S. trade talks to ‘intensify’ ahead of August deadline
PM says it may not be possible to strike a deal that doesn't include tariffs
CSA refines plan for binding authority at OBSI
Regulators set out proposed approach to oversight, external reviews
- By: James Langton
Manufacturers report less tariff impact in May: Statistics Canada
Sales fell 0.9% to $68.7 billion in May, but fewer firms reported being hit by U.S. tariffs
The time is right for harmonized securities regulation