U.S. added robust 273K jobs in February
The economy was in strong shape before fears of the the coronavirus escalated
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- March 6, 2020 March 6, 2020
- 10:29
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Research and Markets
Stock markets plunge on new coronavirus angst and U.S. election uncertainty
S&P/TSX composite index closed down 225.54 points on Thursday
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 5, 2020 March 5, 2020
- 16:28
People
RBC’s McKay earned $13.7 million in 2019
David McKay’s total compensation was down compared to 2018, but higher than other banks’ chief executives
- By: IE Staff
- March 5, 2020 March 5, 2020
- 16:24
From the Regulators
Financial firms must search for meaning
FCA discussion paper examines the need for "purpose" at industry firms
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2020 March 5, 2020
- 15:47
European regulators cancel meetings, travel
The measures are motivated by the coronavirus
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2020 March 5, 2020
- 15:33
From the Regulators
CSA seeks easier access to foreign alternative trading systems
Regulators adopt new framework for exempting foreign trading venues
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2020 March 5, 2020
- 15:02
Immediate worry of Covid-19 spurred Bank of Canada rate cut, Poloz says
Downside risks to the economy outweighed the risk of increasing household debt
- By: Jordan Press, Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press
- March 5, 2020 March 5, 2020
- 13:16
From the Regulators
CSA to speed up prospectus reviews
Regulators make pre-filing reviews broadly available
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2020 March 5, 2020
- 12:54
Big banks fall behind in serving small businesses
Credit unions and regional banks beat out the Big Five on small business customer satisfaction
- By: Maddie Johnson
- March 5, 2020 March 5, 2020
- 11:56
From the Regulators
CSA recruits firms to fight elder fraud
Regulators propose measures to help firms protect vulnerable clients
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2020 March 5, 2020
- 11:13
Industry News
Several banks match Bank of Canada with 50-basis-point cut to prime interest rate
The BoC cut came in response to the coronavirus
- By: The Canadian Press, IE Staff
- March 5, 2020 March 5, 2020
- 10:39
Products
New ESG ETF from Invesco offers exposure to U.S. large caps
Invesco says Canadian investors' interest in ESG has increased
- By: IE Staff
- March 5, 2020 March 4, 2020
- 09:00
Industry News
Insurer partners with “telemedicine” provider to offer virtual healthcare
Benefit will be offered to all Canada Life group plans that have up to 400 plan members
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 5, 2020 March 5, 2020
- 05:30
Canada, U.S. stock markets rebound on Friday
Precious metals action calms, while Dow Jones tops 50K
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 17:05
FSB flags repo market’s risk to global system
Report calls for action on data gaps, surveillance, leverage
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:49
U.S. effective tariff rate down on trade deals
Trade deficit remains unchanged amid shifting tariff policy, Fitch reports
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:27
Lawyer sanctioned in fake GIC scheme
Trust account used in fraud, misappropriation, Law Society finds
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:47
High court declines to hear Ponzi insurance case
Policy failed to cover hedge fund investment that turned out to be a fraud
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 12:49
Pair ran massive market manipulation scheme: SEC
Firm allegedly touted stocks on social media, while selling its holdings
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 15:24
CFA Society Toronto announces undergrad awards
The honours will be presented Feb. 12, at the association's Embrace the Challenge event
- By: IE Staff
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:43
Strategizing for clients with multiple retirement accounts
Start with flexibility, tax efficiency, simplicity
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 09:22
AI shaping performance in four insurance subsectors: report
Brokers, MGAs, software providers and TPAs set to evolve
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 08:00
Industry moves: François Trahan joins BMO as chief investment strategist
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- January 12, 2026 January 9, 2026
- 04:00
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
Product roundup: Interactive Brokers launches RRIF
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 13:35
New year, new records: Canada’s ETF industry starts 2026 off with a bang
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 11:57
Product roundup: Picton Investments to debut private equity fund
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 2, 2026 February 3, 2026
- 16:00