Extending mutual fund regulation principles beyond funds
Some insurance products and ETFs are in regulators’ sights
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- May 10, 2016 November 9, 2019
- 11:45
Top Stories in News
From the Regulators
Canadian fraudster pleads guilty to US$250M money laundering scheme
Gregg Mulholland used offshore shell companies in Belize and the West Indies to perpetrate numerous schemes
- By: James Langton
- May 10, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 11:15
WealthBar raises $5.5 million to create new offerings
Nicola Wealth Management and Howard Atkinson have invested in the robo-advisor, which is looking to add a platform for financial advisors and financial services firms
- By: Tessie Sanci
- May 10, 2016 January 22, 2018
- 10:20
Industry News
Fire takes toll on Fort McMurray’s financial services community
Firms are doing what they can to ensure staff are safe and that clients are taken care of during this difficult time
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- May 10, 2016 May 10, 2016
- 10:00
Research and Markets
Interest rates unlikely to climb back to pre-crisis average levels: Moody’s
The link between low rates and inflationary pressures is weaker now than before the crisis
- By: James Langton
- May 10, 2016 May 10, 2016
- 09:15
Products
Empire Life Investments hires veteran Ian Hardacre
Lieh Wang appointed U.S. Equity Portfolio Manager
- By: IE Staff
- May 10, 2016 October 15, 2019
- 09:00
Products
Manulife quadruples limit for term life policies without paramedical exams
In an effort to speed of the issuing process, younger clients between the ages of 18 and 40 will be able to apply for a…
- By: Megan Harman
- May 9, 2016 October 15, 2019
- 17:00
Court finds against RRSP tax-free withdrawal scheme
A widow lost both her capital and its tax-sheltered status after investing in a dubious scheme
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- May 9, 2016 January 22, 2018
- 15:30
Research and Markets
Canadian insurers prep for loss as Alberta fire continues
The Fort McMurray wildfire will likely turn out to be Canada’s most expensive natural disaster, Fitch Ratings report predicts
- By: James Langton
- May 9, 2016 January 22, 2018
- 15:15
From the Regulators
AMF rolls out financial awareness campaign
Electronic and print media campaign runs until March 2017
- By: IE Staff
- May 9, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 14:45
Gold stocks lead small-cap revival
There are signs of green shoots among natural-resource stocks
- By: Sonita Horvitch
- May 9, 2016 November 9, 2019
- 13:50
Research and Markets
Global economy suffers worst April natural disaster losses in five years: report
Earthquakes, storms and flooding caused billions in economic damage during the month
- By: James Langton
- May 9, 2016 January 22, 2018
- 12:50
From the Regulators
Commodities infrastructure can profoundly impact futures markets: IOSCO
Report calls on regulators to develop a set of best practices to avoid problems in the future
- By: James Langton
- May 9, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 11:00
Canada, U.S. stock markets rebound on Friday
Precious metals action calms, while Dow Jones tops 50K
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 17:05
FSB flags repo market’s risk to global system
Report calls for action on data gaps, surveillance, leverage
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:49
U.S. effective tariff rate down on trade deals
Trade deficit remains unchanged amid shifting tariff policy, Fitch reports
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:27
Lawyer sanctioned in fake GIC scheme
Trust account used in fraud, misappropriation, Law Society finds
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:47
High court declines to hear Ponzi insurance case
Policy failed to cover hedge fund investment that turned out to be a fraud
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 12:49
Pair ran massive market manipulation scheme: SEC
Firm allegedly touted stocks on social media, while selling its holdings
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 15:24
CFA Society Toronto announces undergrad awards
The honours will be presented Feb. 12, at the association's Embrace the Challenge event
- By: IE Staff
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:43
Strategizing for clients with multiple retirement accounts
Start with flexibility, tax efficiency, simplicity
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 09:22
AI shaping performance in four insurance subsectors: report
Brokers, MGAs, software providers and TPAs set to evolve
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 08:00
Industry moves: François Trahan joins BMO as chief investment strategist
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- January 12, 2026 January 9, 2026
- 04:00
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
Product roundup: Interactive Brokers launches RRIF
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 13:35
New year, new records: Canada’s ETF industry starts 2026 off with a bang
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 11:57
Product roundup: Picton Investments to debut private equity fund
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 2, 2026 February 3, 2026
- 16:00