OSC rules Sino-Forest defrauded investors
The fraudulent activity included overstating the company’s assets and revenue and violating securities laws, among other misdeeds
- By: James Langton
- July 14, 2017 May 31, 2019
- 09:15
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Research and Markets
Mining stocks weigh down TSX
The Canadian dollar kept on climbing following the Bank of Canada’s interest rate hike
- By: David Hodges
- July 13, 2017 December 14, 2017
- 16:00
From the Regulators
FCA proposes new listings category for firms controlled by sovereign nations
The initiative would provide investor protections but existing restrictions on controlling shareholders and related parties would not apply to a sovereign shareholder
- By: James Langton
- July 13, 2017 May 31, 2019
- 15:35
From the Regulators
ESMA guidance aims to maintain orderly markets during Brexit
Principles are aimed at consistency for firms leaving the U.K.
- By: James Langton
- July 13, 2017 May 31, 2019
- 14:50
Large deals drive big rise in venture capital activity in Q2
Even though the volume of transactions worldwide declined, there were nine deals valued at more than $500 million
- By: James Langton
- July 13, 2017 December 14, 2017
- 13:45
CSA gets tough on registration applications
Regulars say false and misleading applications pose a serious problem
- By: James Langton
- July 13, 2017 May 31, 2019
- 11:30
From the Regulators
Manulife dealers to repay clients $11.7 million as part of no-contest settlement
The dealers allegedly overcharged fee-based client accounts about $6 million and mutual fund accounts $5.7 million between 2005 and 2016
- By: James Langton
- July 13, 2017 May 31, 2019
- 10:40
RBC, Tangerine receive top customer satisfaction scores from J.D. Power
Two new studies from J.D. Power reveal that usage and satisfaction with mobile banking is growing significantly among consumers
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 13, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 10:20
People
Fidelity Clearing Canada beefs up executive ranks
Paul Stapleton takes over as chief technology officer and Tisha Lawton as vice president of product solutions
- By: Leah Golob
- July 13, 2017 October 11, 2019
- 09:50
From the Regulators
IIROC to strengthen market surveillance with new technology
The upgraded version of Nasdaq’s SMARTS technology is capable of monitoring up to a billion transactions daily, in real time
- By: James Langton
- July 13, 2017 May 31, 2019
- 09:15
Products
Manulife increases age limit for accelerated underwriting
Applications for term life insurance up to $1 million without blood, urine and other biometric data is now available for those up to age 45
- By: Leah Golob
- July 13, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 08:00
Research and Markets
Bank of Canada rate hike can quickly influence consumer behaviour
Canada’s Big Five banks all announced they were increasing their prime lending rates by 25 basis points effective on Thursday
- By: Alexandra Posadzki
- July 12, 2017 July 12, 2017
- 16:20
From the Regulators
SEC alleges seniors bilked in large boiler room scheme
Illegal profits were traded through Canadian brokerages, the charges say
- By: James Langton
- July 12, 2017 May 31, 2019
- 16:10
Canada, U.S. stock markets rebound on Friday
Precious metals action calms, while Dow Jones tops 50K
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 17:05
FSB flags repo market’s risk to global system
Report calls for action on data gaps, surveillance, leverage
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:49
U.S. effective tariff rate down on trade deals
Trade deficit remains unchanged amid shifting tariff policy, Fitch reports
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:27
Lawyer sanctioned in fake GIC scheme
Trust account used in fraud, misappropriation, Law Society finds
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:47
High court declines to hear Ponzi insurance case
Policy failed to cover hedge fund investment that turned out to be a fraud
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 12:49
Pair ran massive market manipulation scheme: SEC
Firm allegedly touted stocks on social media, while selling its holdings
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 15:24
CFA Society Toronto announces undergrad awards
The honours will be presented Feb. 12, at the association's Embrace the Challenge event
- By: IE Staff
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:43
Strategizing for clients with multiple retirement accounts
Start with flexibility, tax efficiency, simplicity
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 09:22
AI shaping performance in four insurance subsectors: report
Brokers, MGAs, software providers and TPAs set to evolve
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 08:00
Industry moves: François Trahan joins BMO as chief investment strategist
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- January 12, 2026 January 9, 2026
- 04:00
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
Product roundup: Interactive Brokers launches RRIF
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 13:35
New year, new records: Canada’s ETF industry starts 2026 off with a bang
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 11:57
Product roundup: Picton Investments to debut private equity fund
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 2, 2026 February 3, 2026
- 16:00