Investors, miners differ over ESG risks: Fitch
Survey finds that investors and companies have distinct ESG concerns
- By: James Langton
- June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020
- 16:06
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Products
New participating life insurance product from IA Financial Group
The new offering has four dividend payment options
- By: IE Staff
- June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020
- 14:51
Opportunities in emerging markets
Which countries are best positioned to recover from the pandemic?
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020
- 14:03
Industry News
Liberals looking to extend Covid-19 benefits ahead of parliamentary showdown
Trudeau says he’ll explain how CERB may be extended later this week
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020
- 13:41
From the Regulators
Fed to resume compliance exams
Exam activity was suspended in March due to Covid-19
- By: James Langton
- June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020
- 13:35
Research and Markets
EU capital market integration would boost asset managers: Moody’s
Proposals to break down internal barriers would bolster markets and fund managers
- By: James Langton
- June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020
- 12:54
Research and Markets
Manufacturers suffered record sales plunge in April: StatsCan
Data reflect the effects of a full month of mostly shuttered production
- By: James Langton
- June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020
- 12:29
From the Regulators
Bank of Canada launches revamped overnight benchmark
Move to transaction-based benchmark follows LIBOR scandal
- By: James Langton
- June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020
- 11:57
Research and Markets
May home sales weak, but higher than April’s
The number of homes sold has been steadily rising since mid-April
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020
- 11:29
People
Laurentian Bank CEO to retire at end of June
Francois Desjardins has been with the Montreal-based bank for 29 years
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020
- 10:02
Big banks’ profits battered by downturn
Huge jump in credit loss provisions slashes Q2 earnings
- By: James Langton
- June 12, 2020 June 12, 2020
- 15:51
From the Regulators
Longtime advisor fined, banned
Rep admitted to unapproved outside dealings with clients
- By: James Langton
- June 12, 2020 June 12, 2020
- 15:18
Products
JustWealth enters group benefits space
JustWealth's new digital hub allows sponsors to sign-up for group RRSPs and TFSAs
- By: Fiona Collie
- June 12, 2020 June 12, 2020
- 14:20
Fed is limited in what it can do to counter energy price spikes: Powell
Central bank is closely monitoring inflation expectations, Fed chair says
- By: Michael Casey, The Associated Press
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 15:06
Energy shock to drive food inflation: CIBC
Oil shock knock-on effects more likely as conflict drags on
- By: James Langton
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 14:33
U.S. stocks swing through another shaky day as oil prices keep climbing
Dow and Nasdaq finished in correction territory last week
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 09:13
Ontario insurance sector second-most active for FSRA enforcement
Regulator releases first enforcement annual report
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 17:20
U.S. advisor settles SEC charges
SEC alleged firm failed to disclose conflicts in mutual fund revenue sharing
- By: James Langton
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 14:44
OSC proposal looks at automating compliance, cutting costs
Regulator consults on approach to building machine-readable rules
- By: James Langton
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 14:19
Ottawa launches consultation on anti-fraud strategy
Clamp-down on scams may impose new obligations on financial institutions, among others
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 12:04
Stop putting non-financial items in budget bills: Senate
Separate legislation give Canadians, lawmakers opportunity to scrutinize separate issues
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 17:24
Ontario business owners to face greater tax burden when accessing retained earnings
Provincial budget’s cut to small business tax rate comes with adjustment for tax-integration purposes
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 16:49
Industry moves: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Canada adds veteran advisor
Plus, EQB gains talent, Fiera CEO on medical leave, and a leadership transition at Hazelview
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 12:00
Bank of Canada says Mendes leaving central bank, Kozicki to retire
Deputy governor posts to filled via an internal recruitment process
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 14:03
PBO nominee Annette Ryan enters spotlight at a pivotal time for federal finances
Interim PBO Jason Jacques' term expired at start of March
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 09:28
Product roundup: Aviva introduces pooled global equity fund for Canadian investors
Plus, a new ETF from Vanguard, TD issues a green bond and multiple fund changes announced
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 16:04
CIRO clarifies its prediction markets requirements for dealers
Regulator addresses questions from market participants after Wealthsimple gets approval to launch event contracts
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 12:13
Wealthsimple gets regulatory green light to get in on prediction markets
It's the second firm in Canada to receive approval to offer futures and forecast contracts
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 17:41