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
Top Stories in News
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
MX looks to renew regulatory oversight group
The derivatives exchange seeks candidates for a special committee
- By: James Langton
- March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020
- 12:42
Industry News
Feds ask banks to drop credit card rates
The potential measure is in response to the pandemic
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020
- 12:33
Research and Markets
StatsCan launches tool to track effects of Covid-19
Initial impacts are starting to show up in certain data points
- By: James Langton
- March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020
- 11:53
Products
Desjardins excludes fossil fuels from investing policy
The change affects the firm's SocieTerra line of funds
- By: IE Staff
- March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020
- 11:47
Research and Markets
Bay Street drops in global rankings
New York retains the top spot in the financial centres index, even as its rating declines
- By: James Langton
- March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020
- 11:24
Industry News
B.C. offers $500 monthly rental rebate, moratorium on evictions, rent freeze
The $500 will be paid directly to landlords
- By: Dirk Meissner
- March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020
- 11:07
Industry News
Liberals repackage Covid-19 benefits
The result is workers who lose income will receive $2,000 per month
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020
- 11:02
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
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
RBC’s legal action tossed for excessive delay
Court dismisses case, citing importance of timely dispute resolution
- By: James Langton
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 11:44
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