OSFI relaxes capital, liquidity requirements
Regulator unveils measures to give banks, insurers and pensions operational flexibility
- By: James Langton
- March 27, 2020 March 27, 2020
- 16:57
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Research and Markets
The payoff for social distancing: US$8 trillion
Researchers estimate the value of lives saved represents at least one-third of U.S. GDP
- By: James Langton
- March 27, 2020 March 27, 2020
- 16:16
Lockdowns are costly, but needed: OECD
Each month of containment cuts annual GDP by 2%, the organization says
- By: James Langton
- March 27, 2020 March 27, 2020
- 14:36
Feds increase wage subsidy for small business
The measure jumps to 75% from 10%
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- March 27, 2020 March 27, 2020
- 14:12
Final Basel III reforms delayed
Regulators agree to push back implementation of certain provisions for a year
- By: James Langton
- March 27, 2020 March 27, 2020
- 13:58
Industry News
Sun Life CEO’s compensation drops slightly in 2019
The executive's total compensation was $9.6M
- By: Mark Burgess
- March 27, 2020 March 27, 2020
- 13:32
From the Regulators
ESMA consults on leverage limits for alt funds
The consultation proposes regulatory guidance to address leverage risk in alternative funds
- By: James Langton
- March 27, 2020 March 27, 2020
- 12:47
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
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
S&P/TSX composite drops nearly 500 points, U.S. markets fall as oil prices rise
Oil prices have been dictating much of the recent swings in the market: TD advisor
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 17:02
Payrolls up in January, but job picture still uncertain
Labour market stabilizes, but recovery prospects remain shaky: NBF
- By: James Langton
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 16:26
Dispersion of returns strengthens case for global diversification
Franklin Templeton’s Dina Ting highlights opportunities in China, the U.K., Mexico and more
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 14:20
Ontario’s budget on crypto, MGAs and pensions
Government highlights plans for innovation, consumer protection
- By: James Langton
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 17:32
FINTRAC sanctions Alberta casino over compliance
Breaches of anti-money laundering rules revealed in compliance review
- By: James Langton
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 16:18
Trailer fees in FCA’s crosshairs once again
Concerns about investor harm arise as trailers persist, despite 2012 ban
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 14:48
Guardian’s merger with Desjardins brings scale, access to ‘permanent capital’
Expect new product launches, outreach to advisors in months ahead: Mavroudis
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 17:10
In latest court filing, Advocis alleges cybersecurity firm inflated costs
Plus, updates on contract dispute with SeeWhy and last year's human rights complaint
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 17:09
Sun Life lowers interest rates on some policies
Changes impact business, personal and legacy products
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 13:08
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
Industry moves: National Bank scores BMO Nesbitt Burns team
Plus, Wellington-Altus adds talent, OSFI's Gully headed for Basel Committee and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 20, 2026 March 20, 2026
- 15:06
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
ETF, mutual fund assets grow to record highs yet again
Both also recorded positive net sales in February, SIMA reports
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 16:28
Product roundup: Equiton debuts new private real estate fund
Plus, other launches, fund changes announced
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 20, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 16:11