Canadian trading commissions increasing more than in the U.S.
New Greenwich Associates report finds that RBC Capital Markets continues to be the industry leader in market share
- By: James Langton
- June 29, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 10:30
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Home Capital’s fight to survive added $175 million to its Q2 expenses
But the company is encouraged by the inflows of deposits since Berkshire Hathaway announced it was investing $400 million in Home Capital
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 29, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 08:55
BCSC compliance review highlights top deficiencies
Shortcomings in client statements, followed by KYC, conflicts of interest and advertising were the top compliance issues for dealers
- By: James Langton
- June 28, 2017 May 31, 2019
- 16:30
Research and Markets
Loonie soars as TSX rises
The rise in the Canadian dollar helped send financials higher on the stock exchange
- By: Linda Nguyen
- June 28, 2017 June 28, 2017
- 15:40
CASL: some implied consent rules end July 1
The end of a three-year transition period means express consent may be required
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- June 28, 2017 May 31, 2019
- 15:15
From the Regulators
Nevada to impose fiduciary duty on brokers
Although the province already has such a standard on financial planners, it’s now expanding the rule to include broker-dealers, sales reps and advisors
- By: James Langton
- June 28, 2017 May 31, 2019
- 14:20
Companies’ carbon emissions hamper portfolio performance
Many Canadian investors believe that carbon and returns go together, but that is not the case, a new report concludes
- By: Leah Golob
- June 28, 2017 June 28, 2017
- 13:35
FCA proposes reforms for U.K. asset-management industry
The regulator’s proposed reforms aim to enhance competition in the market and to better protect investors
- By: James Langton
- June 28, 2017 April 16, 2019
- 11:50
RBC GAM to establish in-house innovation lab
The firm will provide funding of $20 million during the next five years to develop tools to provide better experiences for investors and financial advisors
- By: Leah Golob
- June 28, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 11:35
DB pension plans in strong position as Q2 comes to a close: Mercer
Most DB pension plans remain in strong financial shape thanks to foreign equities markets and despite another decline in long-term interest rates
- By: James Langton
- June 28, 2017 June 28, 2017
- 11:15
From the Regulators
SEC charges Penn West, former execs with accounting fraud
The alleged fraud allowed the firm to artificially reduce its operating costs, improving its extraction efficiency metrics and profitability
- By: James Langton
- June 28, 2017 April 16, 2019
- 11:05
From the Regulators
IOSCO, CPMI set out draft guidance for stress testing CCPs
The exercise would help regulators understand how a market crash would affect multiple CCPs, financial market infrastructure and the economy
- By: James Langton
- June 28, 2017 April 16, 2019
- 10:55
People
Catalyst Canada to honour Victor Dodig
CIBC’s president and CEO is being recognized for his efforts to create an inclusive workplace
- By: Leah Golob
- June 28, 2017 October 11, 2019
- 09:55
Stock markets rise with the latest U.S. economic data ‘sending the right signals’
The S&P/TSX composite index rose 58.63 points to 32,058.73
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 17:07
Bank of Canada governing council says trade uncertainty clouding outlook
The central bank issued a summary of its overnight-rate deliberations earlier this month
- By: Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 14:00
Consumer confidence in U.S. slides in December to lowest level since tariffs rolled out in April
Americans’ assessments of their current economic situation tumbled: survey
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 10:56
SEC charges seven groups in alleged crypto confidence scam
Retail investors targeted by so-called investment groups on social media
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 08:45
Dramatic increase in Fintrac fines coming, but their effectiveness is less clear
The increase is part of an effort to beef up anti-money laundering measures
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:12
SEC sanctions Canadian over pump-and-dumps
Accountant allegedly found assets used to lure investors to schemes
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 15:39
CPP Investments acquires minor stake in lubricants company Castrol
The pension fund is investing up to US$1.05 billion
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 10:07
Industry moves: Two new adjudicators join Capital Markets Tribunal
Plus, promotions at Harvest and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 08:38
Impersonation scams threaten advisors and their clients
High-profile firms and their clients were targeted in 2025
- By: IE Staff
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 01:34
Industry moves: Richardson Wealth, CIBC Wood Gundy and CI Assante score veteran teams
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- October 3, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 17:39
Industry moves: John MacIntyre named chair of TD Bank
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- August 4, 2025 August 1, 2025
- 00:33
Industry moves: Huston Loke leaves FSRA
Plus, moves at BMO Private Wealth, Fiera Capital and CIBC GAM
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- July 18, 2025 July 18, 2025
- 17:06
Investment fund sales, assets climbed in November: SIMA
Mutual fund, ETF AUM rose for the seventh consecutive month
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 11:58
Product roundup: Ardian brings evergreen PE fund to Canada
Plus, other product launches and news, including more ESG fund terminations
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 15, 2025 December 16, 2025
- 11:29
The ETF year in review
More than 300 new products landed in 2025 — a new record
- By: Rudy Luukko
- December 12, 2025 December 12, 2025
- 13:24