DBRS brightens view on Sun Life
The Toronto-based rating agency has upgraded its rating
- By: James Langton
- October 17, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 11:30
Top Stories in News
From the Regulators
10 years on, more to be done on G20 reforms, FSB says
A new report evaluates the implementation of post-crisis reforms
- By: James Langton
- October 17, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 09:35
From the Regulators
Sprucing up Europe’s disclosure rules
Proposed reforms aim to address regulators' concerns, including disclosure of investment costs
- By: James Langton
- October 16, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 17:08
From the Regulators
Traders in China manipulated U.S. stocks, SEC alleges
Eighteen traders generated at least US$31 million in illicit profits, regulator says
- By: James Langton
- October 16, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 16:58
Research and Markets
TSX inches higher
Deal to end GM strike helps auto parts companies
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 16, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:31
Benefit of currency exposure through U.S. investments may be diminishing: report
Hedging may make sense if the Canadian economy outperforms
- By: Michelle Schriver
- October 16, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:17
CRA confirms advantage tax rules relief
Paying RRSP, TFSA investment fees from outside the accounts not an advantage
- By: Melissa Shin
- October 16, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 15:34
Research and Markets
‘Underwhelming’ financial services sector contributes to lagging productivity: report
C.D. Howe calls for more regulatory barriers to be removed
- By: Maddie Johnson
- October 16, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 15:20
Research and Markets
ESG adoption by institutional investors slows: RBC GAM survey
While ESG adoption has tapered off slightly, it remains a popular strategy
- By: Katie Keir
- October 16, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 14:56
Products
Desjardins adds ETF portfolios to its roster
The six new funds will be managed by Desjardins Investments Inc.
- By: IE Staff
- October 16, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 13:04
From the Regulators
FCA promises action to promote sustainable finance
The regulator set out a series of proposals in a paper published Wednesday
- By: James Langton
- October 16, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 12:49
Industry News
Canadian annual inflation rate 1.9% last month as lower gas prices weigh on rate
A 10% drop in gas prices compared with last year continues to weigh on overall inflation
- By: Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press
- October 16, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 12:29
Industry News
U.S. retail sales dip 0.3% in September
The unexpected decline was influenced by weaker sales at gas stations
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- October 16, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 12:19
Stock markets fall as oil prices continue to rise
Investors sift through "ugly" jobs report in Canada, U.S. economic data
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 13, 2026 March 13, 2026
- 17:08
U.S. eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high
Iran War has choked off most tanker transport through the Strait of Hormuz
- By: David McHugh, The Associated Press
- March 13, 2026 March 13, 2026
- 17:01
Cracks emerged in a resilient U.S. economy before war in Iran
GDP and jobs growth, inflation, are weighing on consumer sentiment
- By: Paul Wiseman and Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- March 13, 2026 March 13, 2026
- 16:54
CIRO fines National Bank Financial $1M for inadequate supervision of rep
SRO says high risk, high volume trades, insufficient notes should have raised red flags
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 13, 2026 March 13, 2026
- 16:13
CIRO provides clarity on decision-making tools in DIY channel
New guidance broadens range of supports that discount brokers can provide
- By: IE Staff
- March 12, 2026 March 12, 2026
- 15:25
Crypto class action settlement complete
Court grants Wealthsimple's application for closing judgment
- By: James Langton
- March 9, 2026 March 9, 2026
- 12:23
Deals: Bloomridge buys RMB Wealth Management
Plus, RBC buys mortgage fintech, Fiera funds solar energy firm and EQB-PC Financial merger gets key thumbs up
- By: IE Staff
- March 13, 2026 March 12, 2026
- 05:28
Competing on products key to challenger banks’ success
But the advantages digital banks have enjoyed on fees is shrinking, as Ottawa pulls policy levers
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 13, 2026 March 12, 2026
- 01:13
Nova Scotia premier apologizes, reverses some budget cuts amid outcry
The reversal comes just over two weeks after Houston's government tabled its budget
- By: Lyndsay Armstrong, The Canadian Press
- March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 17:03
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
Liberals nominate FINTRAC official Annette Ryan as new budget watchdog
Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques not extended
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- March 9, 2026 March 9, 2026
- 15:10
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