MFDA sets compliance agenda for 2020
New compliance targets have emerged from the SRO's data analysis efforts
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2020 January 23, 2020
- 15:49
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From the Regulators
Fraud tipsters help recover investor assets, SEC says
Whistleblowers "crucial" in protecting retail investors
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2020 January 23, 2020
- 15:28
Industry News
Purpose Advisor Solutions acquires Wealthsimple advisor platform
J-F Courville and Dave Nugent will join the firm as managing partners
- By: Michelle Schriver
- January 23, 2020 January 23, 2020
- 15:21
Canadian business leaders apprehensive about economy: survey
Half of respondents to a CPA Canada survey were confident about their own businesses
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 23, 2020 January 23, 2020
- 13:23
Research and Markets
Refinancing risk for Canadian companies drops
The quantity of debt maturing in the next two years is down, Moody's reports
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2020 January 23, 2020
- 13:02
Products
Vanguard introduces new single-ticket ETF
The new ETF leverages two existing bond ETFs
- By: IE Staff
- January 23, 2020 January 23, 2020
- 12:39
Products
EQ Bank raises savings account interest rate above Wealthsimple’s
The move comes shortly after Wealthsimple launched a new product
- By: IE Staff
- January 23, 2020 January 23, 2020
- 12:32
Industry News
Global group targets international tax evasion scheme
The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement say they've uncovered "significant information" that will lead to criminal charges
- By: IE Staff
- January 23, 2020 January 23, 2020
- 12:11
From the Regulators
CSA ready for trading fee rebate study, but only if SEC follows
Pilot study would examine the effects of banning trading fee rebates
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2020 January 23, 2020
- 12:05
From the Regulators
Brokerage firm sanctioned for supervisory failures
Firm failed to question sales on risky exempt securities to certain clients
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2020 January 23, 2020
- 11:16
From the Regulators
Manitoba mortgage rep charged over alleged senior abuse
Elderly Winnipeg widow reportedly bilked by ex-securities rep
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2020 January 23, 2020
- 11:11
Industry News
Scotiabank chief economist doubtful on recession, expects interest rate cut
Jean Francois Perrault pegs the likelihood of a Canadian recession at 25%
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 22, 2020 January 22, 2020
- 15:28
Research and Markets
Growth gap may widen between emerging and developed regions
A panel of RBC experts explored the opportunities and risks tied to emerging economies during a webinar
- By: Katie Keir
- January 22, 2020 January 23, 2020
- 13:35
U.S. accounting-driven class actions drop
U.S. filing activity down to record low, but settlement value rises: report
- By: James Langton
- March 19, 2026 March 19, 2026
- 10:25
U.S. national debt surges past $39T just weeks into war in Iran
The war on Iran is estimated to have cost the U.S. more than $12B so far
- By: Fatima Hussein, The Associated Press
- March 19, 2026 March 19, 2026
- 10:16
Brent crude briefly tops US$119 per barrel before pulling back, stocks sink worldwide
Fears about an extended closure of the Strait of Hormuz are weighing on investor sentiment
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- March 19, 2026 March 19, 2026
- 09:27
IOSCO seeks improved oversight of OTC markets
Regulators flag risk of buildup of large, opaque trading positions
- By: James Langton
- March 19, 2026 March 19, 2026
- 12:24
CFTC at the bat, in deal with MLB
Regulator reaches first MoU with a sports league to protect market integrity
- By: James Langton
- March 19, 2026 March 19, 2026
- 12:11
Brokers to get US$100-million rebate: FINRA
SRO collected excess fees due to strong markets, trading revenue
- By: James Langton
- March 19, 2026 March 19, 2026
- 10:29
ECB holds rates unchanged as energy shock from Iran war causes massive uncertainty
The bank's benchmark deposit rate has remained at 2% since June 2025
- By: The Associated Press
- March 19, 2026 March 19, 2026
- 10:06
Power Corp. reports $408M in net earnings
Earnings were down year over year from $933M
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 19, 2026 March 19, 2026
- 09:18
Bank of England holds main interest rate at 3.75% as Iran war jolts inflation expectations
Until the war erupted, it was a seen as nearly a certainty that the central bank would cut rates
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- March 19, 2026 March 19, 2026
- 09:13
U.K.-based Raymond James veteran Peter Moores named as CEO for Canadian business
Moores will succeed longtime leader Jamie Coulter, who stepped down last year
- By: IE Staff
- March 17, 2026 March 17, 2026
- 09:08
Julie Gallagher named new Richardson Wealth CEO
Gallagher will oversee Richardson rebrand under iA Financial
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 11:27
Industry moves: PWL Capital gains advisor team
Plus, appointments at Harbourfront, Richardson, Manulife Investments and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 9, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 16:27
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
ETFs offer exposure to India’s growing economy
Favourable demographics and a rising middle class are ingredients for long-term secular growth
- By: Rudy Luukko
- March 11, 2026 March 11, 2026
- 09:15
Canada’s private impact investing market is maturing
Rising fundraising targets, increased product launches are driving the activity: report
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 15:49