Updated: SEC tackles concerns about proxy advisory firms
The guidance could curb the influence of proxy firms
- By: James Langton
- August 21, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 12:53
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People
Michel Laurin appointed president and COO of Lussier Dale Parizeau
Laurin assumes the role on Sept. 9
- By: IE Staff
- August 21, 2019 October 11, 2019
- 12:11
Research and Markets
Financial firms boosting their climate risk disclosure, study finds
But most firms view climate change as a risk, rather than an opportunity
- By: James Langton
- August 21, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 11:53
Industry News
Royal Bank Q3 net income rises to $3.3B, but misses estimates
Wealth management division reports an 11% increase in net income year over year
- By: Armina Ligaya, The Canadian Press, IE Staff
- August 21, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 11:36
Research and Markets
Inflation hits Bank of Canada 2% target for second straight month
Canadian economy continues to perform well in spite of global outlook
- By: Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press
- August 21, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 11:13
From the Regulators
JP Morgan trader admits to spoofing, DoJ says
Former trader pleads guilty to placing phantom orders for precious metals
- By: James Langton
- August 21, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 10:48
From the Regulators
SEC settles disclosure charges against ICO rating agency
Agency was accused of failing to disclose that it was paid by issuers to rate ICOs
- By: James Langton
- August 20, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 18:23
Research and Markets
TSX snaps two-day recovery
Volatility continues ahead of interest rate news from Federal Reserve
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 20, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:25
Products
Canadians using TFSAs more for savings than investments: survey
More of those surveyed had a TFSA than an RRSP
- By: IE Staff
- August 20, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 14:52
From the Regulators
Volcker Rule revisions meet with U.S. industry approval
Regulators approved amendments designed to simplify requirements and ease some restrictions
- By: James Langton
- August 20, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 13:22
Research and Markets
Growth in home prices slowest since 2009
Report shows homes in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton lost value over the past year
- By: IE Staff
- August 20, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 13:00
Industry News
Derivatives exchanges must meet growing demand for sustainability
A WFE paper considers approaches to sustainability in the commodity derivatives space
- By: James Langton
- August 20, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 11:53
Stock markets fall as oil tops US$95 per barrel; Canadian energy names rise
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. and Suncor Energy Inc. gained 3.10% and 2.98%, respectively
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 12, 2026 March 12, 2026
- 16:50
Oil jumps to US$100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
The price of a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, got as high as US$101.59 overnight
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- March 12, 2026 March 12, 2026
- 09:46
Canada will ‘do its part’ to help IEA release of oil reserves: Hodgson
The International Energy Agency has agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from member nations' stockpiles
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- March 12, 2026 March 12, 2026
- 09:35
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
CIRO approves TD, RBC for tokenized bonds experiment
Test will use BoC-issued wholesale digital dollars
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 9, 2026 March 9, 2026
- 12:03
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
Goeasy withdraws guidance, suspends dividend
Non-prime consumer lender says it will take more than $200M in charges in Q4
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 14:39
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
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
Product roundup: Dynamic, 3iQ debut active multi-crypto ETF
Plus, a slew of other fund launches, changes announced
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 11:37