OSFI seeks comment on draft LICAT guideline
The new guideline will replace the existing life insurance capital test guideline
- By: James Langton
- March 31, 2016 January 22, 2018
- 09:50
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Industry News
TD Bank CEO renews calls for regulation of fintech upstarts
Bharat Masrani says that security breaches and solvency issues at fintech companies have put clients at risk
- By: Alexandra Posadzki
- March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016
- 09:30
Insurance regulators relying on MGAs to identify agent misconduct
The ICBC has set up a quasi “help line” inviting MGAs to call the regulator in cases in which they identify a potential problem with…
- By: Megan Harman
- March 31, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 09:00
Industry News
Trading revenue drops for U.S. banks
The fourth quarter drop reflects seasonal factors
- By: James Langton
- March 30, 2016 March 30, 2016
- 15:50
Industry News
IIAC seeks nominations for Top Under 40 Award
Award recognizes new generation of professionals in the investment industry
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 30, 2016 March 30, 2016
- 15:30
Industry News
Life insurers say they could withstand Japan-like economic scenario
Executives from Manulife and Sun Life say their firms are prepared for negative interest rates
- By: Alexandra Posadzki
- March 30, 2016 January 22, 2018
- 14:50
Research and Markets
Economy will take years to adjust to commodity price decline: BoC
By 2020 the commodity sector may only account for only 40% of exports, down from 50% in 2014
- By: Andy Blatchford
- March 30, 2016 January 29, 2018
- 14:30
From the Regulators
NASAA unveils training program to combat elder financial abuse
State securities regulators to offer training to broker-dealers and investment advisors
- March 30, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 14:05
From the Regulators
Ontario man sentenced to jail for securities violations
Vernon Smith was convicted on two counts of unregistered trading, one count of unregistered advising, and four counts of breaching OSC cease trade orders
- By: James Langton
- March 30, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 13:50
From the Regulators
IIROC and FSCO sign disciplinary information-sharing agreement
The regulators will work together to strengthen consumer protection in Ontario
- By: James Langton
- March 30, 2016 January 29, 2018
- 13:30
From the Regulators
Australian regulators concerned about industry culture
Poor industry conduct has eroded the trust and confidence of investors
- By: James Langton
- March 30, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 12:00
From the Regulators
Insurance regulators contemplate new disclosure requirements for seg funds
The CCIR plans to publish a consultation paper this spring to discuss potential methods of closing the gap between mutual fund and seg fund disclosure…
- By: Megan Harman
- March 30, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 11:30
Products
BlackRock reduces fee permanently on renamed fund
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE Index ETF will now have a annual management fee of 0.35%
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 30, 2016 October 15, 2019
- 10:00
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