Rise of fintech includes many future risks, FSB says
A new report from the global body urges regulators to keep a close eye on 10 issues, ranging from cyber crime to regulatory governance
- By: James Langton
- June 27, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 11:40
Top Stories in News
From the Regulators
Canadian insurance regulators focus on three key priorities
The CCIR plans to continue developing a Canadian market conduct regime that reflects the standards the International Association of Insurance Supervisors have set out
- By: Megan Harman
- June 27, 2017 April 16, 2019
- 11:30
Harvest to launch two new ETFs
The firm, which has attracted $350 million in AUM since its launch last year, now has six ETFs
- By: Jade Hemeon
- June 27, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 11:10
New Brunswick regulator reports increase in suspected fraud
The FCNB will be operating kiosks at several events this summer in an effort to raise investor awareness about fraudulent schemes
- By: James Langton
- June 27, 2017 April 16, 2019
- 10:00
People
IIAC names 2017 inductees to Hall of Fame
A handful of renowned investment managers headlines this year’s crop of inductees
- By: James Langton
- June 27, 2017 October 11, 2019
- 09:30
Research and Markets
TSX finishes flat
Gold stocks decline as price of bullion retreats
- By: Aleksandra Sagan
- June 26, 2017 June 26, 2017
- 15:40
From the Regulators
OSC rejects Hanane Bouji’s application to serve as Global RESP firms’ UDP
The regulator is concerned that Bouji’s father, who has been banned, remains actively involved in the businesses
- By: James Langton
- June 26, 2017 April 16, 2019
- 14:45
Lala launches Evolve Funds with four actively managed ETFs
The entrepreneur was named head of WisdomTree Canada in April 2016, but his departure was announced about six months later
- By: Jade Hemeon
- June 26, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 14:20
Products
WisdomTree introduces two smart beta fixed-income ETFs
The ETFs, which began trading on the TSX on Monday, aim to profit from the diversification of a multi-sector portfolio
- By: Leah Golob
- June 26, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 12:00
From the Regulators
European regulators publish AML/CFT guidelines
The guidelines are part of European Union’s fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism
- By: James Langton
- June 26, 2017 April 16, 2019
- 11:50
From the Regulators
Bank for International Settlements revising governance
The changes are intended improve the functioning and flexibility of the BIS board
- By: James Langton
- June 26, 2017 April 16, 2019
- 11:00
BMO SmartFolio to offer RRIFs
Increased life expectancy and a fast grow senior population were key motivators for adding RRIFs to the robo-advisor service
- By: Leah Golob
- June 26, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 10:25
Echelon Wealth Partners names Joe Oliver as chairman
The former finance minister replaces founding chairman Campbell Deacon, who is stepping back because of health reasons
- By: IE Staff
- June 26, 2017 October 11, 2019
- 09:00
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