TD Waterhouse wins margin account dispute
A court has ruled the discount broker had an “ironclad” reason to sell out a client’s margin accounts
- By: James Langton
- February 14, 2020 February 14, 2020
- 12:20
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U.S. retail sales up a modest 0.3% in January
The advance followed a 0.2% rise in sales in December
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- February 14, 2020 February 14, 2020
- 11:33
Beefing up benchmark regulation
ESMA makes recommendations for a new oversight regime
- By: James Langton
- February 14, 2020 February 14, 2020
- 11:25
CPP Investment Board posts 3.6% rate of return for its third quarter
Net assets grew to $420.4 billion in December
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 14, 2020 February 14, 2020
- 11:18
Research and Markets
Charitable donations led by wealthier, older Canadians: StatsCan
The value of donations rose to almost $10 billion in 2018
- By: James Langton
- February 14, 2020 February 14, 2020
- 10:38
From the Regulators
Man charged for laundering US$300M in Bitcoin
The alleged money laundering service, Helix, served Darknet criminals
- By: James Langton
- February 13, 2020 February 13, 2020
- 16:43
Research and Markets
North American stock markets fall on sharp jump in reported cases of coronavirus
The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 11.68 points on Thursday
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 13, 2020 February 13, 2020
- 16:23
From the Regulators
Nasdaq CXC gains market share in Canada
Nasdaq moves ahead of TSX Venture Exchange
- By: James Langton
- February 13, 2020 February 13, 2020
- 14:13
“Self-feeding” cycle of low interest rates poses challenges for investors
But Robin Marshall of FTSE Russell says recession risk remains low in the near term
- By: Mark Burgess
- February 13, 2020 February 13, 2020
- 13:06
Research and Markets
ICE’s wandering eye a negative: Moody’s
The exchange giant's overtures to eBay raise concerns about strategy
- By: James Langton
- February 13, 2020 February 13, 2020
- 12:57
From the Regulators
CSA revises rule governing issuers’ alternative disclosure
Regulators say requirements will reduce burdens on issuers and investors
- By: James Langton
- February 13, 2020 February 13, 2020
- 12:52
Research and Markets
A better mousetrap to measure financial risk
Household debt service readings show vulnerability remains low: CD Howe report
- By: James Langton
- February 13, 2020 February 13, 2020
- 10:55
Industry News
Sun Life fourth quarter profits surge 24% to $719 million
Net income was up 3.8% for the full year
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 13, 2020 February 13, 2020
- 10:23
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
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
SEC settles case against VC fund adviser
Regulator alleged US$14 million overcharging, settles for US$150,000 penalty
- By: James Langton
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 14:38
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
ASFI releases guidance for issuing sustainable taxonomy-aligned debt instruments
Voluntary guidance aims to facilitate financing as market continues to grow
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 15:15
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