Opinion: Tariffs, trade uncertainty and Canada’s regulatory burden: the case for efficiency
The need for regulatory reform, and for Canada to become more economically resilient is clearer than ever
- By: Ian Bragg
- April 11, 2025 April 11, 2025
- 10:08
Latest news in Industry News
A responsible investing ‘service gap’ persists: report
The RIA annual survey highlights need for advisor education, training, panellist suggests
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 11, 2025 April 11, 2025
- 09:47
LLQP first-time pass rates in 2024 released
National average first time pass rates for the five modules were between 69% and 78%
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 10, 2025 April 10, 2025
- 15:51
FP Canada releases CFP, QAFP exam results for February
Seven in 10 first-time CFP candidates passed
- By: IE Staff
- April 10, 2025 April 10, 2025
- 10:03
Wealthsimple acquires U.S.-based wealth management platform
Wealthsimple hires all five staff from Plenty, but says customers won't be onboarded
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 9, 2025 April 9, 2025
- 16:14
Trade war puts focus on mandatory minimum RRIF withdrawal
Liberals pledge 25% reduction in minimum withdrawal amount for one year
- By: Michelle Schriver
- April 8, 2025 April 8, 2025
- 13:44
Canada needs ‘growth-first’ agenda in volatile times: Scotiabank CEO
Scott Thomson said it's time to build capacity at home and boost productivity, rather than relying on external relationships
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 8, 2025 April 8, 2025
- 12:29
Canada’s retirement savings framework needs to change: SIMA
The industry organization is pushing federal parties to tweak retirement savings rules to reflect current 'economic realities'
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 4, 2025 April 4, 2025
- 16:53
Younger DIY investors more likely to seek human advisor: J.D. Power
Survey also revealed advised investors were happiest with National Bank, least satisfied with TD, Scotia
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 3, 2025 April 3, 2025
- 06:01
Tech roundup: CIBC launching new AI platform in April
Also, Singapore firm releases new underwriting platform
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 2, 2025 April 2, 2025
- 16:25
Envestnet brings direct indexing to UMAs in Canada
Launch is part of firm's broader initiative to expand within the country
- By: IE Staff
- April 1, 2025 April 1, 2025
- 13:57
How much top insurance CEOs earned in 2024
CEO compensation ranged from $6.1 to $20.5 million
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 1, 2025 April 1, 2025
- 13:11
TFSAs more popular than RRSPs in 2023
FHSA contributors were younger and more affluent
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 1, 2025 April 1, 2025
- 11:11
Canaccord Genuity selling U.S. wholesale market making business
Deal with Cantor expected to close later this year
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 1, 2025 April 1, 2025
- 10:21
Deals: CPP Investments adds to India toll-road investment
Plus, Aussie superannuation fund invests US$300M in I Squared Capital and Ravelin Properties REIT makes headway on recapitalization plan
- By: IE Staff
- March 31, 2025 March 31, 2025
- 15:32
Generations differ in life goals, but work-life balance a priority for all: report
Health and wellness paramount for all generations
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 31, 2025 March 31, 2025
- 12:42
Corporations affected by tariffs get tax deferral between April and June
Deferral includes GST/HST, T2 instalment payments and existing balances, the CRA says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 28, 2025 March 28, 2025
- 16:51
Charlie Javice convicted of defrauding JPMorgan out of US$175M
Founder of financial aid startup Frank faces sentencing on July 23
- By: Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, The Associated Press
- March 28, 2025 March 28, 2025
- 16:35
ATB Financial partners with U of A on leadership certification
Plus, an update on George Brown’s industry certificate program
- By: IE Staff
- March 28, 2025 March 28, 2025
- 15:19
Election 2025 tax pledges so far
What each of the major national parties has promised on taxes ahead of the April 28 vote
- By: IE Staff
- March 28, 2025 March 31, 2025
- 15:06
Monetary policy alone can’t fix stagflation, experts say
“I don't envy Governor Macklem’s situation,” says Carleton University professor
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 27, 2025 March 27, 2025
- 15:04
New premiums for life insurance hit record high in 2024, while number of policies fell
Industry must do more to reach mid-market, execs say
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 27, 2025 March 27, 2025
- 11:54
RBC CEO Dave McKay says bank well positioned as tariffs create uncertainty
Dave McKay said commercial clients are deferring investments
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 27, 2025 March 27, 2025
- 09:42
Advocis pushes for greater proficiency for FA title
Competency profile should align more closely with financial planner title, CEO says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 26, 2025 March 26, 2025
- 17:04
Sun Life’s comp for 2024-appointed Canada president, CFO
One board member will step down this year as term expires
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 26, 2025 March 26, 2025
- 14:01