Regulators challenged by cyber risk
Cyber attacks may have systemic implications for the entire financial system
- By: James Langton
- April 6, 2016 January 22, 2018
- 16:20
Top Stories in News
Much support for Ontario expert panel’s recommendations
Although there are concerns, the FPSC, the CIFPS, the IIAC and FAIR Canada are in favour of the recommendation to regulate financial planning
- By: James Langton
- April 6, 2016 November 9, 2019
- 14:50
Industry News
RBC reviewing records following Panama Papers fallout
Trudeau calls for global co-operation to crack down on offshore tax evasion
- By: Alexandra Posadzki
- April 6, 2016 January 24, 2018
- 14:00
IIROC to increase compliance on compensation-driven conflicts
The SRO says dealers lack a process for identifying reps that recommend products that generate higher revenue when cheaper alternatives exist
- By: James Langton
- April 6, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 12:00
Fiera expands distribution into the U.K., Europe, with deal
A partnership with Bedrock Asset Management, which has more than US$9 billion in client assets, will give Fiera access to wealthy families and institutions overseas
- By: Tessie Sanci
- April 6, 2016 January 29, 2018
- 09:45
U.S. unveils final version of fiduciary rule
The rule aims to ensure that retirement savers get investment advice in their best interest
- By: James Langton
- April 6, 2016 January 22, 2018
- 09:30
From the Regulators
Revisions proposed to Basel III leverage ratio framework
Comments on the proposed revisions are due July 6
- By: James Langton
- April 6, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 08:35
The changing face of permanent life insurance
Permanent policies are becoming more expensive and less tax-advantageous, but Canadians are still buying plenty of coverage
- By: Megan Harman
- April 6, 2016 November 9, 2019
- 05:25
Research and Markets
TSX, loonie, head lower amid grim world outlook
Bearish comments from IMF head Christine Lagarde left U.S. indices further in the red
- By: Linda Nguyen
- April 5, 2016 April 5, 2016
- 15:45
Industry News
U.S. advisors underestimate impact of proposed fiduciary standard
Advisors are focused on market volatility over other business challenges
- By: James Langton
- April 5, 2016 April 5, 2016
- 15:10
Industry News
C.D. Howe report recommends improvements to the CRA’s audit process
The CRA should report how much taxes are paid, instead of tax earned by audits and the percentage of audits that lead to assessment, the…
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- April 5, 2016 April 5, 2016
- 14:30
Industry News
Shorter life expectancy reduces projected lifetime benefits for lower earners: report
Raising the retirement age may impact lower-income and higher-income individuals differently
- By: James Langton
- April 5, 2016 April 5, 2016
- 14:10
Expert committee calls for regulation of financial planning, statutory duty
New report also recommends a simplified approach to dealing with consumer complaints and a consumer-friendly process for recovering losses
- By: James Langton
- April 5, 2016 November 9, 2019
- 13:25
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