Slideshow: Large disparity among banks’ average advisors
The gap between advisors’ ages, books of business, experience and productivity levels is growing even larger
- By: James Langton
- July 5, 2018 October 14, 2019
- 09:50
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Research and Markets
Toronto stocks up, while loonie edges higher
U.S. markets closed for July 4
- By: Ian Bickis
- July 4, 2018 June 20, 2019
- 17:10
Industry News
Former missing advisor pleads guilty to fraud
Harold Backer sentenced to 13 months in jail
- By: Dirk Meissner
- July 4, 2018 October 11, 2019
- 15:45
Industry News
Wealth-management firms harness AI to increase efficiency
Hybrid advice model gives firms the opportunity to provide clients with more personalized services
- By: Leah Golob
- July 4, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 14:00
From the Regulators
MFDA passes oversight review
CSA says self-regulatory organization meets terms and conditions of its recognition order
- By: James Langton
- July 4, 2018 November 13, 2019
- 11:50
From the Regulators
OSC announces continuous disclosure advisory committee members
Committee members include Catherine McCall, the newly named head of the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance
- By: James Langton
- July 4, 2018 November 13, 2019
- 10:50
National Bank announces internship winners
The Women in Financial Markets Internship Program is designed to support women seeking careers in financial markets
- By: Leah Golob
- July 4, 2018 October 11, 2019
- 10:30
From the Regulators
IOSCO seeks feedback on proposed good practices for commodities storage and delivery
Proposals aim create a framework that provides incentives to firms and regulators to adopt best practices
- By: James Langton
- July 4, 2018 November 13, 2019
- 10:23
People
Canadian Coalition for Good Governance appoints new executive director
Catherine McCall succeeds Steve Erlichman
- By: James Langton
- July 4, 2018 October 11, 2019
- 09:45
From the Regulators
MFDA bans former Ontario rep
The former advisor misappropriated client funds and and and created fictitious account statements
- By: James Langton
- July 4, 2018 November 13, 2019
- 09:00
Research and Markets
North American stocks finish lower on oil and trade swings
U.S. markets will be closed on Wednesday
- By: Ian Bickis
- July 3, 2018 June 20, 2019
- 17:15
Research and Markets
Housing affordability reaches crisis level in Vancouver, says RBC report
The Greater Toronto Area saw affordability improve slightly as a dip in home prices counteracted higher interest rates
- By: Ross Marowits
- July 3, 2018 June 20, 2019
- 16:45
From the Regulators
Canada joins international tax-crime fighting group
Tax enforcement authorities in five countries to work together to fight tax crimes, money laundering and cybercrime
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 3, 2018 November 13, 2019
- 15:50
U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February
The rebound was triggered by the end of a strike at Kaiser Permanente and improved weather across the country
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- April 3, 2026 April 3, 2026
- 09:40
Study analyzes Canadian advisors’ private markets exposure
Private equity was identified as top choice of alternatives asset class
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 3, 2026 April 3, 2026
- 05:16
Energy stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets mixed
Trump address on Iran war rattles market optimism
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 16:59
Tribunal bans absentee Ponzi schemer
Fraudster sentenced in absentia after pleading guilty
- By: James Langton
- April 3, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 02:22
CIRO proposes short-selling reforms
SRO drops mandatory close-out proposal, adds new conduct-based approach
- By: James Langton
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 16:53
ASX inquiry confirms cultural, governance failings
Company prioritized shareholder returns over infrastructure spend: ASIC
- By: James Langton
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 14:18
Two financial planning software programs offer new tools
Conquest, Friedmann AI add features like large language model data migration, insurance quotes
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 3, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 06:00
Manulife Canada raises insurance underwriting limits
Changes come weeks after Manulife Singapore issued world's largest life insurance policy
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 3, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 06:00
Deals: Blue Cross buys StanCorp’s voluntary benefits business
And, multiple investments and acquisitions by private equity, miners
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 3, 2026 April 3, 2026
- 01:42
Industry moves: Fondaction gets a new CEO, B.C. team joins PWL Capital
Plus, appointments at Sun Life, Connor, Clark & Lunn, Sapling Financial and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 14:28
Industry moves: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Canada adds veteran advisor
Plus, EQB gains talent, Fiera CEO on medical leave, and a leadership transition at Hazelview
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 12:00
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
Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war
S&P 500 adds another 0.7% after Tuesday's big leap
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 09:26
Product roundup: Aviva introduces pooled global equity fund for Canadian investors
Plus, a new ETF from Vanguard, TD issues a green bond and multiple fund changes announced
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 16:04
CIRO clarifies its prediction markets requirements for dealers
Regulator addresses questions from market participants after Wealthsimple gets approval to launch event contracts
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 12:13