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TSX posts modest gain

U.S. markets finish mixed

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From the Regulators

OSC sanctions K2, executives for manipulative options trading

Administrative penalties total nearly $1 million

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From the Regulators

SEC launches new strategic fintech hub

The innovation hub replaces a number of SEC working groups

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New chief executive for CDIC

Financial industry veteran Peter Routledge appointed for five-year term

  • By: IE Staff
  • October 19, 2018 October 19, 2018
  • 14:45
From the Regulators

CSA issues guidance regarding disruption of mail service

Stakeholders should consult with their local regulators

OSC Dialogue 2017 to feature FCA, SEC executives
Industry News

IE’s Calendar of Industry Events

Helping advisors find opportunities for accredited continuing education

  • By: IE Staff
  • October 19, 2018 October 19, 2018
  • 14:00
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Research and Markets

Canadian advisors bullish on stocks in Q4

Advisors are mixed on cannabis investing

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From the Regulators

Repeat offender sentenced to jail

Ontario woman guilty of selling fraudulent promissory notes

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Research and Markets

Annual pace of inflation slowed to 2.2% in September

Inflation report comes ahead of the Bank of Canada’s interest rate decision next week

  • By: Craig Wong
  • October 19, 2018 October 19, 2018
  • 11:50
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Canadian Resources Income Trust announces termination

The fund’s last day of trading will be Nov. 28

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Industry News

More clarity needed on client-focused reforms: IIAC

Industry group calls for joint CSA/SRO committee to receive feedback and guidance

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Research and Markets

North American markets slump for second day in a row

TSX, Dow post triple-digit losses

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Research and Markets

Majority of first-time buyers maxed out budgets to buy a home: CMHC

Housing affordability continues to be the most important factor cited among first-time and repeat homebuyers

Firms announce combination of Invesco and OppenheimerFunds

Transaction will boost Invesco’s total assets under management to more than US$1.2 trillion

  • By: IE Staff
  • October 18, 2018 October 18, 2018
  • 15:00

Act now to avoid losing small business tax deduction

CIBC report offers strategies for advisors and business owners

Stefan Kristjanson retiring from Great-West Lifeco

Jeff Macoun named president and COO, Canada

Fiera appoints CEO for European division

Kanesh Lakhani succeeds Jayne Sutcliffe

Financial services innovator joins AdvisorStream board

Edmond Walters previously served as CEO and founder of eMoney Advisor

  • By: IE Staff
  • October 12, 2018 October 12, 2018
  • 12:58

Canadian Broker Network appoints new chairman

Andrew Kemp succeeds Mike Robinson

Mackenzie adds to sustainable investing lineup

Greenchip Financial will subadvise global environmental equity fund

  • October 17, 2018 October 17, 2018
  • 13:45

Manulife introduces new global equities funds

Pictet Asset Management’s thematic equities team will subadvise the funds

  • October 17, 2018 October 17, 2018
  • 12:10

Middlefield to launch two ETFs

The investment manager seeks approval to convert two closed-end funds

CSA outlines market disruption co-ordination process

Today’s notice sets out the responsibilities of industry firms and regulators in dealing with a market disruption

OSC seeks applications for securities proceedings advisory committee

Applicants should have an excellent knowledge of Ontario securities law and significant practice experience in securities litigation

Basel Committee issues final stress testing principles

Revisions designed to address key weaknesses exposed by the financial crisis

ISS focuses on board gender diversity in Canada

Proxy advisor firm kicks off 2019 benchmark policy consultation

Pot investors had few reasons to celebrate first day of legalization

S&P/TSX composite sheds 50 points

Senators urge federal Liberals to overhaul tax system, cut corporate taxes

Report calls on government to improve Canada’s international competitiveness within three years