OSC alleges ex-CEO sought contact high from pot sector
The regulator says a company issued false press releases touting plans to enter the cannabis business
- By: James Langton
- December 20, 2019 December 20, 2019
- 16:21
Top Stories in News
From the Regulators
Securities recidivist gets jail time
The offences involved unregistered dealing and illegal distribution
- By: James Langton
- December 20, 2019 December 20, 2019
- 14:51
From the Regulators
Tipster gets $1 million payout from CFTC
The whistleblower reported misconduct to another agency and was still rewarded
- By: James Langton
- December 20, 2019 December 20, 2019
- 12:18
From the Regulators
IIROC preps for client-focused reforms in 2020
Investor protection and industry innovation highlight the SRO's compliance priorities
- By: James Langton
- December 20, 2019 December 20, 2019
- 12:11
Industry News
Advisors could face suspensions if CE credits aren’t reported on time
IIROC’s late-filing fee for CE credits takes effect Jan. 1
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- December 20, 2019 December 20, 2019
- 11:53
Research and Markets
Statistics Canada says retail sales dropped 1.2% in October
Economists had predicted an increase of 0.5%
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 20, 2019 December 20, 2019
- 10:06
Industry News
U.S. economy grew at moderate 2.1% rate in 3rd quarter
Economists now believe the GDP is growing around 2% in the current quarter
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- December 20, 2019 December 20, 2019
- 09:58
From the Regulators
IFIC disappointed with CSA’s planned DSC ban
Industry trade group prefers harmonized national solution
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2019 December 19, 2019
- 17:06
People
New Brunswick regulator names new CEO
The agency's current securities head takes the reins on Jan. 1
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2019 December 19, 2019
- 16:56
Research and Markets
North American stock markets up on positive signals about trade deal with China
S&P/TSX composite index closed up 32.06 points
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 19, 2019 December 19, 2019
- 16:24
Industry News
iA Wealth launches hybrid advice platform
iA WealthAssist combines the services of an investment advisor with the convenience of a self-serve platform
- By: IE Staff
- December 19, 2019 December 19, 2019
- 13:33
Canadian, U.S. stock markets fall amid central bank rate decisions
The Middle East war has made it difficult for anyone to make economic forecasts
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 18, 2026 March 18, 2026
- 17:09
U.S. not abandoning money laundering fight: Fitch
Targets have changed, but AML controls not being relaxed
- By: James Langton
- March 18, 2026 March 18, 2026
- 14:25
Population dropped in closing months of 2025 due to immigration slowdown
Number of international students and workers fell by 28% over a year
- By: David Baxter, The Canadian Press
- March 18, 2026 March 18, 2026
- 12:22
FCA seeks faster response to growing cyber threat
New rules aim to make incident reporting easier, amid rising systemic risk
- By: James Langton
- March 18, 2026 March 18, 2026
- 13:33
BCSC pursues disgorgement in long-running case
Panel lifts stay, refines order in case that led to landmark ruling
- By: James Langton
- March 18, 2026 March 18, 2026
- 13:12
SEC redefines crypto’s securities status
Only tokenized securities count under new guidance that also clarifies landmark legal test
- By: James Langton
- March 18, 2026 March 18, 2026
- 09:39
Saskatchewan introduces budget with spending hikes but also $819M deficit
The province is not raising taxes or cutting services as part of the budget
- By: Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press
- March 18, 2026 March 18, 2026
- 17:46
Quebec adjusts several sector-specific tax credits
QUEBEC BUDGET 2026 — Budget focuses on extensions and changes to support AI, media and culture
- By: David Truong
- March 18, 2026 March 18, 2026
- 17:34
Quebec boosts funding for research organizations
QUEBEC BUDGET 2026 — Funding supports research on taxation, productivity and public policy
- By: Richard Cloutier
- March 18, 2026 March 18, 2026
- 17:18
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