ASIC seeks tougher guidance on conflicts
Regulator proposes first update to conflict compliance in over 20 years
- By: James Langton
- July 31, 2025 July 30, 2025
- 06:00
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Empire Life posts $32M Q2 net income
$3M drop in net income driven by investment loss, fall in fee and other income
- By: Jonathan Got
- July 30, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 17:19
NASAA to relax adviser marketing rules
Regulators propose changes to harmonize with SEC rules, ease restrictions
- By: James Langton
- July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025
- 17:04
AI-washing drives securities class actions
Volume of cases stable, but dollars at stake up sharply in 2025, report finds
- By: James Langton
- July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025
- 15:49
Corporate spending to rise on AI, energy: Fitch
U.S. budget bill poses upside risk to capex, supports tech investment
- By: James Langton
- July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025
- 14:55
Crypto ETFs get relief from SEC
Regulator allows in-kind creation/redemption of units
- By: James Langton
- July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025
- 14:43
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged even as Trump demands cuts
Central bank holds key rate at 4.3% for fifth time this year
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025
- 11:40
Text of the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision
Central bank points to economic resilience but flags trade tensions
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025
- 10:51
Trump announces 25% tariff on India and unspecified penalties for buying Russian oil
White House aims to raise tariff revenue to offset tax cuts and boost jobs
- By: Josh Boak, The Associated Press
- July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025
- 10:16
European economy grows just 0.1% as pre-U.S. tariff boost fades
Germany and Italy see output fall as continent’s economy stalls
- By: David Mchugh, The Associated Press
- July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025
- 10:09
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75%
Governor Tiff Macklem says rate cut remains on the table if growth falters
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025
- 09:20
U.S. economy rebounds a surprisingly strong 3% in Q2
However, the "headline numbers are hiding the economy's true performance," analyst says
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025
- 09:15
Lawyer goofs, must cover client’s inheritance
Court rules lawyer must pay damages after missing deadline to vary will
- By: James Langton
- July 30, 2025 July 29, 2025
- 00:31
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
Supreme Court set to rule on ex-rep’s leave request
Ex-rep seeking to challenge constitutionality of BCSC records seizure
- By: James Langton
- April 6, 2026 April 3, 2026
- 01:47
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
When an alter ego trust might be right for your client
They can be a powerful tool when dealing with complicated family dynamics or alternative assets
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 6, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 05:09
Tech roundup: Wealth management platform launches premium tier
Plus, notetaking AI in insurance, BMO's tokenized cash and tech partnerships
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 6, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 01:00
How firms can use AI in a responsible, compliant way
Getting it wrong could draw regulators’ ire, put you at legal risk
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 6, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 01:00
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
The case for retirement compensation arrangements
When successful business owners maximize their registered plans, RCAs can help plan for future income needs
- By: Andrea Lettner
- April 6, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 01:03
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