In the U.S., the Dow Jones industrial average hit a new record high while the Nasdaq rose by more than 1%
But the rise of automated advice services also carries operational and implementation risks
New rules make it easier for emerging companies to list on the exchange
The rules, which come into effect next May, aim to help retail investors monitor bond trading costs by bolstering price transparency
Female-led campaigns are 32% more successful than those raised by men, study says
This is the central bank’s first interest rate increase since 2010
The announcement comes three weeks after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway invested in the company and provided much needed funding
Global exchange revenue hit a record US$28.3 billion in 2016
Speculation about an interest rate hike comes amid a flurry of strong economic news this year
FINRA requires reporting of secondary-market transactions in Treasury securities
The loonie pulls back ahead of BoC interest rate decision
A new advisory board will promote the financial confidence of women
Precious metals action calms, while Dow Jones tops 50K
Report calls for action on data gaps, surveillance, leverage
Trade deficit remains unchanged amid shifting tariff policy, Fitch reports
Trust account used in fraud, misappropriation, Law Society finds
Policy failed to cover hedge fund investment that turned out to be a fraud
Firm allegedly touted stocks on social media, while selling its holdings
The honours will be presented Feb. 12, at the association's Embrace the Challenge event
Start with flexibility, tax efficiency, simplicity
Brokers, MGAs, software providers and TPAs set to evolve
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups