Mutual fund sales surge in RRSP season
Although balanced funds are still providing the majority of net sales, equity funds are showing signs of life while bond funds are also up
- By: James Langton
- March 29, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 13:50
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Industry News
FPSC, IQPF issue updated guidelines for financial planners
The re-released 2016 guidelines include new insight into the sources used to develop the projections, along with some historical data
- By: James Langton
- March 29, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 11:45
Slowdown in credit growth to impact Canadian banks’ prospects
Banks will be focused on controlling costs in the year ahead to support their margins, new Conference Board report suggests
- By: James Langton
- March 29, 2017 March 29, 2017
- 11:40
From the Regulators
OSC to embrace behavioural economics in the year ahead
Behavioural insights have a role to play in producing better regulatory policy, suggests a new report from the OSC’s Investor Office
- By: James Langton
- March 29, 2017 February 15, 2019
- 11:20
People
IA names Jocelyne Bourgon as new chairwoman
Bourgon replaces John LeBoutillier, who has served as chairman since 2005 and has been a member of the company’s board for the past 20 years
- By: Beatrice Paez
- March 29, 2017 October 11, 2019
- 10:00
From the Regulators
Basel Committee issues revised disclosure requirements for banks
Committee gives details on how regulators should treat forthcoming changes to international accounting standards on bank provisioning
- By: James Langton
- March 29, 2017 February 15, 2019
- 09:50
Products
BlackRock to make major changes to active management process
The new approach, which focuses on greater use of technology and “reorienting” some investment teams, comes under the leadership of Mark Wiseman
- By: James Langton
- March 29, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 09:35
Manulife names Roy Gori as president
Gori, who currently oversees the firm’s business in Asia from Hong Kong, will relocate to Toronto to assume the new post effective June 5
- By: Beatrice Paez
- March 29, 2017 October 11, 2019
- 09:20
Research and Markets
European Commission blocks proposed merger between Deutsche Boerse, LSE
The merger would have created a de facto monopoly for clearing fixed income instruments
- By: James Langton
- March 29, 2017 March 29, 2017
- 08:55
RBC to launch hybrid advisor platform
MyAdvisor combines new online advice platform with real-time access to the bank’s financial advisors
- By: IE Staff
- March 29, 2017 January 15, 2018
- 07:10
Research and Markets
Quebec introduces mild income tax cuts and projects balanced budget
Health and education will receive billions in investment over the next several years
- By: Giuseppe Valiante
- March 29, 2017 March 29, 2017
- 06:00
Wealthsimple takes another stab at RESPs with launch of new platform
The firm has created its own RESP account-opening process through Canadian ShareOwner after stopping support of the product soon after launching in 2014
- By: Fiona Collie
- March 29, 2017 March 29, 2017
- 05:30
Research and Markets
TSX gains on higher energy prices
Dow posts triple-digit gain to snap losing streak
- By: Linda Nguyen
- March 28, 2017 March 28, 2017
- 16:35
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
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
FP Canada releases CFP, QAFP exam results for October
QAFP exam has one more sitting before title protection transition ends
- By: IE Staff
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 13:08
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