Fintechs to drive transformation rather than disruption for banks: Moody’s
Banks are adopting new technologies to improve the experience of their consumers and to stay competitive
- By: James Langton
- May 18, 2016 May 18, 2016
- 09:50
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Research and Markets
Home construction to slow in 2016-2017: CMHC
Slower activity in oil-producing provinces will be partly offset by increased activity in B.C. and Ontario
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 18, 2016 May 18, 2016
- 08:55
Industry News
Role of advisor in insurance sales needs to change: experts
With clients and their expectations evolving, the insurance industry and advisors have to adjust to the new reality by re-examining long-standing traditions
- By: Megan Harman
- May 17, 2016 May 17, 2016
- 16:35
Fund sales tumble in April
AUM increase by $7 billion or 0.5% compared to March 2016
- By: James Langton
- May 17, 2016 October 15, 2019
- 16:00
From the Regulators
SEC awards more than US$5M to whistleblower
Award is SEC program’s third highest to date
- By: James Langton
- May 17, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 14:00
Digital transformation pushing asset managers to passive, data-driven investments: Moody’s
Robo-advising will see continued rapid growth in assets under management
- By: James Langton
- May 17, 2016 May 17, 2016
- 13:00
MX hires new head of derivatives trading
Luc Fortin, who has spent 25 years in the capital markets business, begins his role as managing director, derivatives trading, on June 27
- By: IE Staff
- May 17, 2016 October 11, 2019
- 11:15
Invesco PTFs now trading on Aequitas trading platform
Aequitas is adding fund companies and dealers to the platform, including a number of carrying brokers
- By: James Langton
- May 17, 2016 October 15, 2019
- 10:30
From the Regulators
Trade reporting requirements proposed for U.S. Treasury market
Regulatory reporting by FINRA members could provide important new information about day‑to‑day activity in both inter‑dealer and dealer‑to‑client markets
- By: James Langton
- May 17, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 10:15
Products
First Asset and BMO Asset Management introduce new ETFs
The First Asset ETFs are actively managed, fixed-income products whereas BMO Asset Management is expanding its low-volatility ETF lineup
- By: Tessie Sanci
- May 17, 2016 October 15, 2019
- 10:00
From the Regulators
W.H. Stuart founders fined $8 million
An MFDA hearing panel announced a $7-million fine for Dianne Stuart and a $1-million fine for Howard Stuart
- By: James Langton
- May 16, 2016 January 22, 2018
- 16:40
CCIR looks to close key gaps in regulation
Insurance regulators have issued a paper that suggests existing and potential gaps in disclosure between mutual funds and segregated funds may need to be addressed
- By: Megan Harman
- May 16, 2016 January 22, 2018
- 16:00
Industry News
Integris chooses Qtrade as wealth-management provider
The credit union and its financial planning subsidiary will offer investment services to its members through Qtrade’s full-service and direct brokerage platforms
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 16, 2016 May 16, 2016
- 15:15
Opinion: ETF investing in 2026
After a record-breaking year for new product launches, old-fashioned strategies are still a solid choice for portfolios
- By: Amin Barakat
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 12:48
A tariff exemption was Canada’s salvation in 2025. It’s ‘absolutely’ at risk in 2026
Officials are preparing for a review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement in 2026
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:24
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
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
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
Tech roundup: Toronto-based wealthtech expands to Montreal, NYC
Plus, a new TD partnership, and Toronto fintech becomes dark pool partner
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:00
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