Mackenzie removes restriction on hedging foreign currency in fund
The change to Mackenzie U.S. Mid Cap Growth Class will bring the fund in line with the rest of Mackenzie’s product lineup
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 15, 2016 October 15, 2019
- 10:10
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From the Regulators
OSC announces Continuous Disclosure Advisory Committee members
The CDAC advises OSC staff on the planning, implementation and communication of its continuous disclosure review program
- By: James Langton
- March 15, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 10:00
FINRA offers guidance for robo-advisors
Investors should be aware that conflicts of interest can exist even with digital investment advice
- By: James Langton
- March 15, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 09:20
GWL, Canada Life will discontinue recognition conferences
The firms will no longer host volume-based incentive conferences to ensure advisors can operate without any perceived conflicts of interest
- By: Megan Harman
- March 14, 2016 March 14, 2016
- 15:50
From the Regulators
SEC charges AIG affiliates with mutual fund shares conflicts
The firms have agreed to pay more than US$9.5 million to resolve the charges
- By: James Langton
- March 14, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 14:50
Canadians need help planning their retirement years
Franklin Templeton survey finds that pre-retirees who work with financial advisors are more likely to make retirement planning a priority
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 14, 2016 March 14, 2016
- 14:30
Canadian banks increase negative equity auto loans
The boost the likelihood of auto loan defaults and default losses, Moody’s warns
- By: James Langton
- March 14, 2016 March 14, 2016
- 13:45
U.K. report aims to make financial advice work better for consumers
However, the report is not recommending a return to commission-based advice
- By: James Langton
- March 14, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 13:30
IIAC member firms undecided on personal corporations
However, Canada’s securities dealers are firmly in favour of IIROC proposal to allow them to hire mutual fund-only reps
- By: James Langton
- March 14, 2016 March 14, 2016
- 10:40
Industry News
Aston Hill sells securities division to Brant Securities
The firm had entered the retail securities distribution channel in 2012 when it acquired Halifax-based Citadel Securities
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 14, 2016 March 14, 2016
- 10:10
AIMCo to get piece of US$219 million legal settlement
U.S. insurer Genworth has agreed to make the payment to avoid the cost and risk of continuing the battle in court
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 14, 2016 March 14, 2016
- 08:30
Advisors get closer to earning the CFP
A majority of advisors who took the FPSC’s Level 1 examination in financial planning and CFP examination from November are on to the next step…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 11, 2016 March 11, 2016
- 16:40
Trader not liable for trading losses, court rules
The trader left Hampton Securities after accumulating $500,000 in losses
- By: James Langton
- March 11, 2016 March 11, 2016
- 15:40
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