U.S. senators propose separation of retail, investment banking
The potential new law would be a modern day version of the Glass-Steagall Act, which was adopted following the great crash of 1929
- By: James Langton
- April 7, 2017 April 7, 2017
- 10:35
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P.E.I. produces first budgetary surplus in more than a decade
The province is one of only two in Atlantic Canada to be in the black, with Nova Scotia also poised to table its second consecutive…
- By: Keith Doucette
- April 7, 2017 April 7, 2017
- 10:20
Industry News
Raintree introduces portfolio management arm
The firm’s advisors will now have the option to refer clients to third-party portfolio managers with whom the firm has long had relationships or to…
- By: Fiona Collie
- April 7, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 10:10
BMO AM introduces four new ETFs
The new funds offer exposer to global insurers, banks, discretionary and consumer staples companies
- By: Beatrice Paez
- April 7, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 09:50
Canada adds another 19,400 jobs in March: StatsCan
Although the bulk of those new jobs were full-time, they were to self-employed positions, which tend to be more precarious
- By: Andy Blatchford
- April 7, 2017 April 7, 2017
- 08:00
Industry News
BMO names Darryl White as new CEO
White, the bank’s current COO, will replace outgoing CEO Bill Downe, who’s retiring, at the end of the current fiscal year
- By: Pablo Fuchs
- April 7, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 07:45
Firms increasingly adopting electronic data feeds to track insurance policies
There are big challenges related to doing this, but it ensures applications are processed quicker and could also help advisors identify sales opportunities
- By: Megan Harman
- April 6, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 17:15
Should clients incorporate in light of Ottawa’s small business tax review?
There’s much speculation as to what the feds may do with some tax-planning strategies involving the use of private corporations — and how it may…
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- April 6, 2017 April 6, 2017
- 16:50
Research and Markets
TSX up modestly on bank and energy stocks
Investors await Canada, U.S. jobs figures
- By: Linda Nguyen
- April 6, 2017 April 6, 2017
- 16:20
Research and Markets
Big deficit but no tax or fee hikes in Newfoundland and Labrador budget
The $8.1-billion budget will cut an unpopular tax on gasoline by 8.5¢ per litre as of June 1 and another 4¢ on Dec. 1
- By: Sue Bailey
- April 6, 2017 April 6, 2017
- 16:00
Research and Markets
Market slump could put pressure on mutual fund managers
The shift to passive strategies has added competitive pressure to active managers, which has been further exacerbated by regulatory changes, Fitch report suggests
- By: James Langton
- April 6, 2017 April 6, 2017
- 15:30
Industry News
Exchanges report greater engagement with ESG issues: survey
Exchanges are running sustainability events, making their own commitments to sustainability and offering more ESG products
- By: James Langton
- April 6, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 14:45
From the Regulators
OSC’s enforcement proceeding against MRS Sciences upheld by appeal court
It was reasonable to use two different panels to conduct the merits and sanctions hearings, the court found
- By: James Langton
- April 6, 2017 February 15, 2019
- 14:30
AI names push stock markets higher on Friday
'Hot print' from Micron Technologies boosted enthusiasm for tech stocks, says portfolio manager
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 17:15
Wage growth slowing, ECB data shows
Central bank sees slowdown in wage gains from collective agreements
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 16:43
Bank of Japan hikes policy rate
Rise in benchmark short-term rate to 0.75% is aimed at curbing inflation
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 09:38
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
Executive banned in failed real estate scheme
OSC forgoes monetary sanctions, amid bankruptcy, ongoing litigation
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 14:56
SEC sanctions key figures in FTX scandal
Execs that previously pleaded guilty in fraud case accept regulatory sanctions
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 13:42
Impersonation scams threaten advisors and their clients
High-profile firms and their clients were targeted in 2025
- By: IE Staff
- December 22, 2025 December 9, 2025
- 01:34
Industry moves: Michelle Connolly joins Q Wealth
Plus, Raymond James gains Richardson advisor, and promotions at BMO, CI GAM, Wellington-Altus and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 16:50
ASC extends safe harbour regime to climate-related disclosures
Provincial regulator can halt trading when misinformation circulates
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 10:47
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