IGM downsizing, focusing on HNW clients
The financial giant has let 400 advisors and 80 administrative staff go in recent months
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- May 5, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 16:30
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Research and Markets
TSX recoups Thursday’s triple-digit loss
Loonie stronger; U.S. markets post modest gains
- By: Aleksandra Sagan
- May 5, 2017 May 5, 2017
- 16:00
From the Regulators
FSCO issues warning on unlicensed mortgage broker
Police issue scam alert regarding Stride Lending Group
- By: James Langton
- May 5, 2017 March 1, 2019
- 15:30
People
Former RBC exec replaces founder on Home Capital board
Alan Hibben replaces Gerald Soloway
- By: Alexandra Posadzki
- May 5, 2017 October 11, 2019
- 14:15
CFP holders say other financial professionals should obtain the designation
Vast majority also back a best interest standard
- By: Beatrice Paez
- May 5, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 13:15
Research and Markets
Canadian wages see weakest growth since 1997: StatsCan
Jobless rate falls to 6.5%
- By: Andy Blatchford
- May 5, 2017 May 5, 2017
- 12:15
People
Jay Clayton sworn in as SEC chairman
Veteran Wall Street lawyer Jay Clayton was formally sworn in as chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday. Clayton was nominated…
- By: James Langton
- May 5, 2017 October 11, 2019
- 12:10
From the Regulators
Former advisor fined for “dual occupations”
Paul Wemple has been banned from working with MFDA firms
- By: Beatrice Paez
- May 5, 2017 March 1, 2019
- 10:30
Great-West CEO mulls bringing firm’s three units under one brand
Relaunching GWL, Canada Life and London Life under a single banner is a topic of discussion at the firm, said Paul Mahon at Thursday’s AGM
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- May 5, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 10:00
Products
Genetic Non-Discrimination Act receives royal assent
Justice minister wants Supreme Court opinion on new genetic testing law
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 4, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 17:45
Research and Markets
TSX sheds 146 points as oil plunges to a five-month low
Loonie dips below US73¢
- By: Linda Nguyen
- May 4, 2017 May 4, 2017
- 16:30
From the Regulators
OSC hearing into Home Capital adjourned to June 2
The regulator’s allegations have prompted some customers to pull their deposits
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 4, 2017 March 1, 2019
- 16:05
People
BCSC names new director of corporate finance
John Hinze, who has been with the provincial regulator for the past 16 years, takes over the role
- By: Beatrice Paez
- May 4, 2017 October 11, 2019
- 14:30
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