Retail investors taking too much risk: FCA
The search for higher returns is leading investors to fraudulent or unsuitable products
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2020 February 18, 2020
- 13:50
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Research and Markets
Investors continue shift to passive: Moody’s
Evolving consumer preferences, not market conditions, are driving fund flows
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2020 February 18, 2020
- 13:49
Generation gap evident in how Canadians spend and save
Three-quarters of Gen Xers said they have financial concerns
- By: Maddie Johnson
- February 18, 2020 February 18, 2020
- 12:24
Research and Markets
Real estate markets remain local
Despite price synchronicity, a global market hasn't materialized: report
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2020 February 18, 2020
- 12:21
From the Regulators
RCMP brings charges for CRA scams
So-called CRA scams cost an estimated $16.8 million over the past five years
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2020 February 18, 2020
- 12:09
Industry News
CIBC partners with RE/MAX
The new partnership helps homebuyers access the bank's resources
- By: Maddie Johnson
- February 18, 2020 February 18, 2020
- 11:45
Franklin Templeton acquires competitor for $4.5 billion
By acquiring Legg Mason, Franklin will have a combined $1.5 trillion in assets under management
- By: The Associated Press
- February 18, 2020 February 18, 2020
- 11:24
Industry News
HSBC cuts headcount by 35,000 in deep overhaul
The bank's net profit fell 53% in 2019
- By: Danica Kirka, The Associated Press, Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- February 18, 2020 February 18, 2020
- 11:18
Research and Markets
RRSP contributions are up, but their popularity with taxpayers is down
The value of contributions rose faster than the number of contributors
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2020 February 18, 2020
- 10:52
From the Regulators
Ex-hedge fund founder sentenced for fraud
The fund manager lied about his background to lure investors
- By: James Langton
- February 14, 2020 February 14, 2020
- 16:55
From the Regulators
IIROC calls for district council volunteers
Nominations due March 16
- By: James Langton
- February 14, 2020 February 14, 2020
- 16:37
Research and Markets
North American markets flat to end second consecutive positive week since virus
S&P/TSX composite index closed up 27.19 points
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 14, 2020 February 14, 2020
- 16:29
Stocks jump, oil eases as hope for a possible end to the Iran war takes over Wall Street again
The latest flip-flop came after the U.S. delivered a plan to Iran to pause the war
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 09:53
Easing bank regulation a negative for investors
Reducing burdens, pushing growth and innovation brings risk: Moody's
- By: James Langton
- March 25, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 05:32
S&P/TSX composite gains ground as oil prices rise, U.S. markets slide
Hopes for de-escalation with Iran fading: Harbourfront CIO
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 17:14
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
IOSCO highlights hedge fund risk
Regulators issue data that offers snapshot of global fund sector
- By: James Langton
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 14:47
Manulife partners with cancer support provider to launch pilot program
Health coaches to support group benefits clients throughout cancer journey
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 11:29
Manitoba budget expands tax exemption on food items, aims to cut deficit
The budget forecasts a deficit of $498M on total spending of $27.3B
- By: Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 09:37
Ontario plans temporary boost to HST rebates on new homes in bid to energize sector
The Ministry of Finance estimates the measure will spark an additional 8,000 housing starts
- By: Allison Jones, The Canadian Press
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 09:29
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
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
Product roundup: Sun Life universal policy clients get more flexibility
Plus new equity ETF launches from CIBC and LongPoint, Dynamic debuts private assets fund, and more
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 13, 2026 March 13, 2026
- 15:31