Aussie regulators drop almost everything to tackle Covid-19
Enforcement to protect markets and consumers will continue, but routine work has been shelved until Sept. 30
- By: James Langton
- March 23, 2020 March 23, 2020
- 12:04
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Research and Markets
Tech investment drives trading-desk spending: Greenwich
The buy side spends more on tech for trading in less liquid assets
- By: James Langton
- March 23, 2020 March 23, 2020
- 11:32
Industry News
Parliament set to reconvene on Tuesday to pass Covid-19 measures
Parties agreed to limit the number of MPs present for the vote
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 23, 2020 March 23, 2020
- 11:22
Industry News
Compensation for Manulife’s Gori grew in 2019
Manulife’s chief executive took home almost $15 million in 2019
- By: IE Staff
- March 20, 2020 March 20, 2020
- 18:02
From the Regulators
Court denies bid to re-examine client overcharging
The ruling said there are other ways to determine whether the regulatory settlement was adequate
- By: James Langton
- March 20, 2020 March 20, 2020
- 16:26
Industry News
CRA halts debt collection
It's the latest step to accommodate taxpayers facing fallout from the Covid-19 outbreak
- By: James Langton
- March 20, 2020 March 20, 2020
- 14:43
Industry News
Fed will help banks buy muni bonds
The goal is to ensure states and cities can borrow at low cost
- By: The Associated Press
- March 20, 2020 March 20, 2020
- 13:29
From the Regulators
IOSCO employee tests positive for Covid-19
No other staff have had recent contact with the employee
- By: James Langton
- March 20, 2020 March 20, 2020
- 12:46
Research and Markets
Markets must remain open, trade groups say
Functioning markets are essential to investor confidence
- By: James Langton
- March 20, 2020 March 20, 2020
- 12:29
From the Regulators
Banks, insurers plan virtual AGMs
CSA issues guidance for taking annual meetings online
- By: James Langton
- March 20, 2020 March 20, 2020
- 11:49
IIROC extends deadline for district council positions
The extension is attributable to the pandemic
- By: IE Staff
- March 20, 2020 March 20, 2020
- 11:06
Industry News
StatsCan says retail sales rose in January
Prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, retail sales were up 0.4%
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 20, 2020 March 20, 2020
- 10:52
TD cuts forecast for home sales, prices for 2026 after weak activity in Q1
Economist expects housing activity to take most of the year to recoup first-quarter losses
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 12:16
EU lawmakers approve trade deal with U.S. but add safeguards
The safeguards were added because of the tensions over Greenland
- By: Sam Mcneil, The Associated Press
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 09:40
Gas prices remain elevated even as they show hints of easing
Prices remain volatile as the direction of the conflict keeps changing
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 09:27
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
Firm failed to disclose conflict in asset allocation: SEC
Conflict arose from allocation that generated revenue from "no fee" accounts
- By: James Langton
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 14:54
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
Manulife partners with U.K. asset manager
The two firms will serve clients in Europe, Asia, Bermuda, Canada and the U.S.
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 12:45
Ontario to unveil budget amid global economic uncertainty
The province's finance minister has signalled Ontarians must plan for tougher times
- By: Liam Casey and Allison Jones, The Canadian Press
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 09:17
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