BoC cuts key interest rate to 0.25%
The unscheduled cut is the second this month
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- March 27, 2020 March 27, 2020
- 12:13
Top Stories in News
Canada remains AAA in the face of Covid-19: DBRS
A strong balance sheet provides capacity to absorb a large negative shock
- By: James Langton
- March 27, 2020 March 27, 2020
- 11:33
Research and Markets
Federal deficit to top $112 billion in coming year due to Covid-19, PBO says
The deficit for the fiscal year ending March 31 will also be higher than forecast
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 27, 2020 March 27, 2020
- 11:22
Pre-pandemic payroll data a key benchmark: StatsCan
The data will help track the pandemic's effects on employment and earnings
- By: James Langton
- March 27, 2020 March 27, 2020
- 11:17
Industry News
Supreme Court of Canada rules derivatives contract a hedge in tax case
Former brokerage exec’s losses were on account of capital, not income
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 26, 2020 April 24, 2020
- 17:20
From the Regulators
FINRA issues cybersecurity alert
The SRO warns of increased cyberattacks as firms operate remotely
- By: James Langton
- March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020
- 16:40
Research and Markets
TSX makes back a third of losses on first three-day rally since highs
The index closed up 1.8% on Thursday
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020
- 16:33
Client identifier implementation delayed to July 2021
IIROC revises the deadline due to technical complexity, risk
- By: James Langton
- March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020
- 15:57
From the Regulators
IIROC delays change to debt reporting
The April deadline has been pushed to July
- By: James Langton
- March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020
- 15:25
From the Regulators
MFDA proposes CE accreditation rules
The proposals are out for a 135-day comment period
- By: James Langton
- March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020
- 15:15
Industry News
Stop DSCs and relieve margin loans: FAIR Canada
The investor advocacy group urges the industry to act in clients' best interests during this time of financial hardship
- By: IE Staff
- March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020
- 14:57
InvestorCOM announces new appointments
Glenn Reiner, Parham Nasseri and Karen Makedon have all joined the Toronto-based fintech provider
- By: IE Staff
- March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020
- 14:40
CMHC expands insured mortgage purchase program
The move to bolster the financial system has been increased to $150B
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020
- 12:59
AI names push stock markets higher on Friday
'Hot print' from Micron Technologies boosted enthusiasm for tech stocks, says portfolio manager
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 17:15
Wage growth slowing, ECB data shows
Central bank sees slowdown in wage gains from collective agreements
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 16:43
Bank of Japan hikes policy rate
Rise in benchmark short-term rate to 0.75% is aimed at curbing inflation
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 09:38
SEC sanctions Canadian over pump-and-dumps
Accountant allegedly found assets used to lure investors to schemes
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 15:39
Executive banned in failed real estate scheme
OSC forgoes monetary sanctions, amid bankruptcy, ongoing litigation
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 14:56
SEC sanctions key figures in FTX scandal
Execs that previously pleaded guilty in fraud case accept regulatory sanctions
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 13:42
Impersonation scams threaten advisors and their clients
High-profile firms and their clients were targeted in 2025
- By: IE Staff
- December 22, 2025 December 9, 2025
- 01:34
Industry moves: Michelle Connolly joins Q Wealth
Plus, Raymond James gains Richardson advisor, and promotions at BMO, CI GAM, Wellington-Altus and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 16:50
ASC extends safe harbour regime to climate-related disclosures
Provincial regulator can halt trading when misinformation circulates
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 10:47
Industry moves: Richardson Wealth, CIBC Wood Gundy and CI Assante score veteran teams
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- October 3, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 17:39
Industry moves: John MacIntyre named chair of TD Bank
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- August 4, 2025 August 1, 2025
- 00:33
Industry moves: Huston Loke leaves FSRA
Plus, moves at BMO Private Wealth, Fiera Capital and CIBC GAM
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- July 18, 2025 July 18, 2025
- 17:06
Investment fund sales, assets climbed in November: SIMA
Mutual fund, ETF AUM rose for the seventh consecutive month
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 11:58
Product roundup: Ardian brings evergreen PE fund to Canada
Plus, other product launches and news, including more ESG fund terminations
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 15, 2025 December 16, 2025
- 11:29
The ETF year in review
More than 300 new products landed in 2025 — a new record
- By: Rudy Luukko
- December 12, 2025 December 12, 2025
- 13:24