The new Fund Facts document is a major step forward; it should be tested and reviewed before further changes are made
Canadian financial regulators are hampered by the gridlock that comes with fragmentation. Independent oversight could promote new ways of thinking
A securities regulator eager to prove its investor-protection bona fides could hardly ask for a better opportunity
Existing protections should not be removed until the new document has been improved to ensure investors have the information they need
Shareholders are taking increasing interest in the management of companies, and many are prepared to back their demands for change through proxy battles
Both consumers and the stability of insurance companies would benefit from decisive action to regulate a sector that has escaped oversight for too long
An expert working group is looking at ways to promote stability by making structural changes
Editorial: Last-minute policy reversals undermine an already fragile trust between tax authorities and the public
CEO Ken Rae sells his stake but stays on as key leader
The Liberals’ re-election prospects look promising thanks to the co-operation of Big Pharma
Why the energy transition still matters
Hint: it has nothing to do with how frequently these investments are priced
We can’t rule out a future change to the capital gains inclusion rate, but Ottawa has reversed course for now
AI, private banking, the shift from independence and more
Re: We can close Canada’s widening financial literacy gap
Financial education must be continuous, inclusive and grounded in reading, writing and numeracy — throughout life
Guest column: The value of the new CRM rules
The CRM will help ensure a consistent standard of conduct in the investing process and enhance respect for advisors and firms