Franklin Templeton introduces new fund to coax investors off the sidelines
Franklin Target Return Fund is targeted at investors seeking consistent growth but who fear market downturns
- By: IE Staff
- May 15, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 09:30
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Massive cyberextortion attack could have affected Canada
If the wrong person had clicked on an infected link, they could have spread the “WannaCry” ransomware to Canada
- By: Nicole Thompson
- May 15, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 05:45
Research and Markets
Stock markets dip after weak U.S. economic data, earnings
Canadian dollar edges down
- By: Aleksandra Sagan
- May 12, 2017 May 12, 2017
- 16:05
FAIR Canada not in favour of regulators’ stance on best interest standard
As a result of the regulators’ move, the investor advocacy group is now against the proposed national regulator
- By: James Langton
- May 12, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 15:30
Industry News
Little scope for big, dramatic buys in Canada, says Power Corp. CEO
Quarterly dividend to rise 7%
- By: Alexandra Posadzki
- May 12, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 14:35
From the Regulators
Quebec court dismisses appeal in illegal distributions case
18-month jail sentence establishes a deterrent to others
- By: James Langton
- May 12, 2017 March 1, 2019
- 14:20
Industry News
PrivateBancorp shareholders approve takeover by CIBC
But both banks say they are confident that the deal will close in June
- By: James Langton
- May 12, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 12:20
Industry News
Equities drive Q1 gains for Canadian DB pensions: Northern Trust
The median Canadian DB pension plan recorded a 3.0% gain in Q1, reversing a loss in Q4
- By: James Langton
- May 12, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 11:10
Industry News
Home Capital says it’s in no rush to sell
The mortgage lender says it expects to have $125 million deposited in its high interest savings accounts by the end of Friday
- By: Alexandra Posadzki
- May 12, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 10:50
From the Regulators
FCA and SFC sign fintech co-operation agreement
The agreement is one of several intended to foster innovation on a global scale
- By: James Langton
- May 12, 2017 March 1, 2019
- 09:40
Industry News
IIAC praises certain regulators for rejecting best interest standard
The association is calling on the ASC, AMF, BCSC and MSC to encourage the remaining provincial regulators to adopt a similar stance
- By: James Langton
- May 12, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 09:15
Research and Markets
Financials, energy drag down TSX
Aimia shares drop 62%
- By: Linda Nguyen
- May 11, 2017 May 11, 2017
- 16:10
Wealthsimple secures more funding as it surpasses $1 billion in AUA
Power Financial is funding the robo-advisor with another $50 million, doubling its total investment in the growing company
- By: Beatrice Paez
- May 11, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 16:00
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