Sustainable funds outperformed during sell-off, report finds
Almost three-quarters of Canadian sustainable funds placed in the top half of their peers, according to Morningstar
- By: Mark Burgess
- May 11, 2020 May 11, 2020
- 13:20
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Feds release financing program for large companies
The funds come with several conditions, including climate reporting requirements
- By: IE Staff, The Canadian Press
- May 11, 2020 May 11, 2020
- 12:06
Research and Markets
Post-Covid grocery store sales high but below mid-March peak, StatsCan says
Sales of hand sanitizer were up 345% during the week of April 11
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 11, 2020 May 11, 2020
- 12:03
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Canada Life launches nine seg funds
New funds offer clients global exposure
- By: IE Staff
- May 11, 2020 May 11, 2020
- 10:54
From the Regulators
Rep who allegedly borrowed from clients banned by MFDA
The former rep, who was banned for his failure to cooperate with an investigation, was also fined $75,000
- By: IE Staff
- May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020
- 15:12
Research and Markets
Are April’s unemployment stats a red herring?
Darcy Briggs of Franklin Templeton Canada isn’t attaching much importance to Friday’s dire economic data
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020
- 14:11
Wage subsidy program to be extended as steep job losses continue
More details are expected next week, Trudeau says
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020
- 13:09
Industry News
B.C. regulator provides clarity on donating a life insurance policy
Gifts of life insurance to charities won't generally be considered trafficking
- By: Michelle Schriver
- May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020
- 12:51
IGM reports earnings decline in Q1
Market drop related to Covid-19 affected firm's AUM
- By: Mark Burgess
- May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020
- 11:11
Research and Markets
U.S. jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
20.5 million jobs vanished during the month
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020
- 10:30
Industry News
TD expects U.S. retail banking business to take $1.1B charge for bad loans
The bank’s corporate segment is also expected to take a hit
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020
- 10:10
IIROC bans former advisor for 5 years for trades based on undisclosed info
Enforcement also included penalties and costs totalling $72,500
- By: IE Staff
- May 7, 2020 May 7, 2020
- 16:37
MFDA beefs up investigatory powers
Advisors should think twice before destroying records pertinent to an investigation
- By: IE Staff
- May 7, 2020 May 7, 2020
- 15:39
Canada, U.S. equities, tech stocks slide
Oil prices rise on 'frozen' Middle East conflict
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 17:36
UAE’s decision to leave OPEC shakes up alliance
With departure, the country may give up some leverage over prices
- By: David McHugh, The Associated Press
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 16:10
Credit tightens, stagflation worries rise: ECB
Banks stiffen lending standards amid rising risk concerns, declining tolerance
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 15:44
FCA launches ESG ratings pilot
Project designed to avoid creating needless burden with new regime
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 12:39
RCMP alleges fraud by junior miner’s ex-CEO
Police allege gold assay results were altered for years to overstate resources
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 12:28
U.S. court orders sanctions in alleged Ponzi scheme
Perpetrator resorted to payday loans to keep alleged scheme afloat
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 11:38
Deficit falls to $66.9B for 2026 spring economic update
Lower CPP contributions, an extended first time home buyers’ plan grace period and other tax measures tabled in Ottawa
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 17:17
CFIB urges feds to support succession planning for small biz
Ahead of spring economic statement, small business group calls for measures to counter shrinking entrepreneurship
- By: Michelle Schriver
- April 27, 2026 April 27, 2026
- 15:41
Tech roundup: Two banks launch AI initiatives
Plus, other software updates and a partnership
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 24, 2026 April 23, 2026
- 09:00
Fed chair Powell may reveal next steps Wednesday
Powell has signalled he could stay on Fed board after term as chair ends May 15
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 10:21
Kevin Gopaul to head up VanEck’s expansion into Canada
Seasoned ETF exec will help asset manager build "an entire footprint" in the country
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 17:30
Industry moves: Former BMO private wealth head Geoff Newton joins RBC Wealth Management
Plus, another BMO alum joins software firm, new faces at Manulife and Optimize Wealth, and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 16:05
Product roundup: First Trust launches energy ETF
Plus, a new gold bullion mutual fund and a slew of product lineup changes
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 17:15
Opinion: Insurers need to call the same riders by the same names
Clarity for clients makes it easier to shop across carriers
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 22, 2026 April 22, 2026
- 12:59
‘Market weakness’ causes mutual fund, ETF asset declines in March: SIMA
At the same time, both fund types recorded positive net sales
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026
- 15:52