Former rep sanctioned for risky discretionary trading
Clients lost millions on futures trading that generated large commissions
- By: James Langton
- July 7, 2025 July 7, 2025
- 14:21
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CIRO expands CDR, ETF trading halts
SRO to mimic U.S. regulatory halts for stock-tracking vehicles
- By: James Langton
- July 7, 2025 July 7, 2025
- 14:14
Canada not affected by Trump’s looming deadline for trade deals
Ottawa is working toward a bilateral deal with the U.S. by July 21
- By: Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press
- July 7, 2025 July 7, 2025
- 13:49
Alberta and Ontario to study new energy corridors, more trade
Potential pipeline, rail routes would link provinces using Ontario-made steel
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 7, 2025 July 7, 2025
- 12:44
FSRA imposed $1.7M in penalties in 2022–24
In its most recent fiscal year, the regulator commenced enforcement with proposed penalties of $2.8 million
- By: Michelle Schriver
- July 7, 2025 July 7, 2025
- 12:03
RRIF proposal’s fiscal impact ‘relatively modest,’ but measure may no longer be warranted
Still, tax advisors suggest that some clients continue to wait to make mandatory minimum withdrawal
- By: Michelle Schriver
- July 7, 2025 July 21, 2025
- 10:36
Conference Board forecasts 1.5% GDP growth for this year
Report says wages will rise at faster pace as immigration levels ease
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 7, 2025 July 7, 2025
- 09:32
OPEC+ to boost oil production in August
Move comes amid stable global economic outlook and low oil inventories
- By: The Associated Press
- July 7, 2025 July 7, 2025
- 09:28
Industry moves
Hamilton ETFs names co-CEOs, plus new faces at Designed Securities, 3iQ and CIRO
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- July 4, 2025 July 4, 2025
- 17:21
Product roundup: Lysander brings five new Canadian equity mutual funds to market
Plus, fund changes from CI GAM, SEI Canada, Scotia Global Asset Management
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- July 4, 2025 July 4, 2025
- 16:52
Ex-analyst gets jail in U.K. for insider trading
Scheme exploited information about companies picked up at fund management job
- By: James Langton
- July 4, 2025 July 4, 2025
- 16:43
Canadian ETF inflows on track to beat previous annual record: report
The equity asset class is driving the inflows in 2025 so far
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- July 4, 2025 July 4, 2025
- 16:12
H&R REIT confirms strategic review, units up more than 10%
No decision has been made about whether the trust will proceed with a transaction
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 4, 2025 July 4, 2025
- 15:23
Oil prices jump back up near US$100 a barrel on skepticism over fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire
The Strait of Hormuz is largely closed Thursday, causing ongoing uncertainty over global energy supply
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026
- 09:29
Key U.S. inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war
Prices rose 2.8% in the month
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026
- 09:24
U.S. economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, government says
The latest number was downgraded from the Commerce Department's previous Q4 estimate of 0.7%
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026
- 09:17
SEC names new enforcement chief
Former SEC attorney, accountant to lead agency's enforcement shift
- By: James Langton
- April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026
- 10:31
SEC sanctions FTX audit lead
Auditors failed to understand relationship between FTX, hedge fund: regulator
- By: James Langton
- April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026
- 10:27
Ex-advisor lands in jail for Ponzi scheme
Millions misappropriated over 20-year period
- By: James Langton
- April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026
- 17:07
When an alter ego trust might be right for your client
They can be a powerful tool when dealing with complicated family dynamics or alternative assets
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 6, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 05:09
Tech roundup: Wealth management platform launches premium tier
Plus, notetaking AI in insurance, BMO's tokenized cash and tech partnerships
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 6, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 01:00
How firms can use AI in a responsible, compliant way
Getting it wrong could draw regulators’ ire, put you at legal risk
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 6, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 01:00
Richard McIntyre departs Manulife Wealth, Brett Marchand tapped as next CEO
McIntyre to start a new role later this month
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026
- 12:18
Industry moves: Fondaction gets a new CEO, B.C. team joins PWL Capital
Plus, appointments at Sun Life, Connor, Clark & Lunn, Sapling Financial and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 14:28
Industry moves: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Canada adds veteran advisor
Plus, EQB gains talent, Fiera CEO on medical leave, and a leadership transition at Hazelview
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 12:00
A golden year for seg funds
Gold prices, equity markets drove strong seg fund sales but couldn’t prevent net outflows in 2025
- By: Joel Kranc
- April 8, 2026 April 9, 2026
- 16:00
Canadian regulators are opening the doors to prediction markets
With Wealthsimple, Questrade and other potential entrants in Canada, industry observers are concerned about possible risks
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 8, 2026 April 9, 2026
- 14:31
Canadian ETFs record $19B in inflows in March, driven by equity funds
In Q1 alone, the ETF industry took in nearly half of 2025’s total inflows
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 7, 2026 April 7, 2026
- 15:56