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Much wow! Dogecoin comes to regulated platform
The OSC has allowed Wealthsimple to expand its crypto lineup and ease client limits
- By: James Langton
- June 22, 2021 June 22, 2021
- 16:23
The hottest seller at GameStop is its own stock
The “meme stock” darling raised more than $1 billion in its latest stock sale
- By: Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press
- June 22, 2021 June 22, 2021
- 15:33
Clock is ticking on LIBOR, OSFI warns
The regulator says we're entering a "critical phase" in the transition to risk-free rates
- By: James Langton
- June 22, 2021 June 22, 2021
- 15:12
Fed’s Powell says high inflation is temporary
Powell's comments come as financial markets struggle to interpret the Fed’s recent moves
- By: Christopher Rugaber
- June 22, 2021 June 22, 2021
- 14:57
U.K. trader gets U.S. jail time
A trader has been sentenced for "spoofing" after being convicted by a Chicago jury
- By: James Langton
- June 22, 2021 June 22, 2021
- 14:04
Expect prices to rise faster south of the border: CIBC
A new report predicts inflation won’t be as high in Canada as it is in the U.S.
- By: IE Staff
- June 22, 2021 June 22, 2021
- 13:45
FCA seeks better climate disclosure from asset managers, companies
Regulator proposes TCFD-aligned rules for asset owners and public companies alike
- By: James Langton
- June 22, 2021 June 22, 2021
- 13:44
OSC charges CannTrust directors, ex-CEO
The allegations stem from illegal cannabis production that was discovered in 2019
- By: James Langton
- June 22, 2021 June 22, 2021
- 13:29
Horizons launches semiconductor ETF
Demand for semiconductors is expected to exceed supply for “years to come,” says Horizons CEO Steve Hawkins
- By: IE Staff
- June 22, 2021 June 22, 2021
- 11:02
Entrepreneurs optimistic in face of pandemic challenges: survey
As many small businesses struggle, an RBC poll shows more people aspiring to be entrepreneurs
- By: IE Staff
- June 22, 2021 June 22, 2021
- 10:39
CRA audits of ultra-wealthy Canadians yield zero prosecutions
The absence of criminal charges against high-net-worth residents comes in an era of rising wealth inequality
- By: Christopher Reynolds
- June 22, 2021 June 22, 2021
- 09:26
Money the biggest source of stress for Canadians: FP Canada
More than half of respondents to a national survey said they’ve lost sleep over money
- By: IE Staff
- June 22, 2021 June 18, 2021
- 08:40
Regulators handed out fewer fines last year, but returned more money to investors
Securities regulators ordered more than $42 million in restitution, compensation and disgorgement
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- June 22, 2021 June 22, 2021
- 08:30
Indigenous businesses in need of financial aid face barriers to accessing relief
For some, there is a feeling of distrust around government money
- By: Tara Deschamps
- June 21, 2021 June 21, 2021
- 14:13
Richardson Wealth strikes deal with Envestnet to provide UMA platform
The brokerage's investment in technology is a key part of its new growth strategy
- By: IE Staff
- June 21, 2021 June 21, 2021
- 11:33
Richardson Wealth adds VP to oversee growth
Christina Clement is the latest addition to the rebranded firm
- By: IE Staff
- June 14, 2021 June 14, 2021
- 11:13
IIAC names new chairman
RBC compliance chief to head the industry trade group's board
- By: James Langton
- June 10, 2021 June 10, 2021
- 15:55
TD getting new head of private wealth, financial planning
The swap is effective June 14, with outgoing leader Dave Kelly providing guidance until September
- By: Katie Keir
- June 9, 2021 June 9, 2021
- 11:23
Franklin Templeton announces launch of several new funds
The firm has also lowered fees and changed the investment objectives of existing funds
- By: IE Staff
- June 18, 2021 June 18, 2021
- 11:41
Arrow Capital announces fund merger
The planned fund merger will take place on June 25
- By: IE Staff
- June 18, 2021 June 18, 2021
- 10:15
Dynamic launches two active ETFs
The funds offer exposure to renewable energy and emerging markets
- By: IE Staff
- June 15, 2021 June 15, 2021
- 11:06
OSC takes action against British Virgin Islands cryptocurrency company Bybit
The regulator ordered cryptoasset businesses to explain how their operations meet provincial securities standards
- By: Canadian Press
- June 21, 2021 June 21, 2021
- 16:20
OSFI consults on revisions to insurers’ capital rules
Revisions to accommodate a new accounting standard are due in 2023
- By: James Langton
- June 21, 2021 June 21, 2021
- 16:14
Fraudsters face jail in US$150-million online scheme
Phony websites, offshore accounts were used to dupe banks and credit card companies
- By: James Langton
- June 21, 2021 June 21, 2021
- 13:41
Bigger capital buffer warranted as debt risks rise: Fitch
The agency affirmed Canada's AA+ rating, although debt remains a concern
- By: James Langton
- June 21, 2021 June 21, 2021
- 13:49
Investing trumps politics, religion as a taboo topic: survey
English speakers are more likely to avoid conversations about investing than French speakers, according to a national poll
- By: IE Staff
- June 21, 2021 June 21, 2021
- 12:45
Bank buffer boost a sign of belief: DBRS
OSFI's decision to rebuild capital shows faith in banks' strength and the economic recovery
- By: James Langton
- June 18, 2021 June 18, 2021
- 12:19
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Address change would be temporary until quarantine efforts are lifted
- By: IE Staff
- April 1, 2020 May 13, 2020
- 10:21
Keep calm and listen to your clients
We haven’t been through anything like this, but we’ve been through similar crises and recovered
- By: Grant McIntyre
- March 16, 2020 March 17, 2020
- 17:22
SEC warns of new digital offerings
So-called IEOs may be rife with the same misconduct associated with ICOs
- By: James Langton
- January 14, 2020 January 14, 2020
- 15:11