U.S. investor warned of Covid-19 relief scams
Fraudsters urging investors to buy new, risky investments, regulators say
- By: James Langton
- June 3, 2020 June 3, 2020
- 17:01
Fraudsters urging investors to buy new, risky investments, regulators say
Agency to focus on urgent, high-dollar and strategically important audits
Cybersecurity is a key issue, along with supervisory concerns
Population thresholds have been eased
Canada among the leaders in fiscal and monetary efforts to fight Covid-19 fallout
Consumer and business insolvency filings drop sharply
The new offering is aimed at issuers with high carbon emissions
Trading activity on TMX equity markets subsides further in May
Diluted earnings per share were up slightly year-over-year
The central bank expects the economy to resume growth in Q3
Gene McBurney co-founded GMP Securities L.P. in 1995
Sales in Toronto were down almost 54% year over year in May
Americans’ assessments of their current economic situation tumbled: survey
Alternative Credit Council research points to further growth, diversification in 2025
The agency is forecasting a 0.1% increase for November
The increase is part of an effort to beef up anti-money laundering measures
Accountant allegedly found assets used to lure investors to schemes
OSC forgoes monetary sanctions, amid bankruptcy, ongoing litigation
The pension fund's 50% share of the initial capital commitment is roughly $1.8 billion
Woodgate Financial Inc., Assante Financial Management Ltd., are among Focal's customers
Plus, a new TD partnership, and Toronto fintech becomes dark pool partner
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
Plus, moves at BMO Private Wealth, Fiera Capital and CIBC GAM
Mutual fund, ETF AUM rose for the seventh consecutive month
Plus, other product launches and news, including more ESG fund terminations
More than 300 new products landed in 2025 — a new record