New accountability regime for U.K. banks and insurers comes into force
Senior executives can delegate tasks but cannot delegate responsibility
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 11:10
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U.K. investor advocacy panel tackles automated advice, pensions
The FSCP is arguing that financial advice, regardless if it’s automated or not, need to be held to the same standard
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2016 March 4, 2016
- 14:10
OBSI names four new public directors to its board
Laura Tamblyn Watts, Catherine Adams, Carmela Haines and Bharat Mahajan replace four directors who completed their terms
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2016 October 11, 2019
- 12:00
Basel Committee aims to revise banks’ calculation of operation risk
The proposed revisions would introduce a single, standard that methodology that would make calculations more comparable
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 11:35
Wealthsimple eliminates minimum investment account
That change was made possible thanks to the firm’s acquisition of ShareOwner, whose dollar-based investment services allows investors to purchase fractional shares of ETFs
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 4, 2016 March 4, 2016
- 08:00
Canada’s gold reserve almost empty as Ottawa unloads last of its stash
The federal government’s current stockpile of gold is valued at $130,000
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 3, 2016 March 3, 2016
- 17:15
People
Caisse de dépôt hires former head of Air Canada’s pension plan program
Jean Michel’s role is to develop a more extensive advisory service offering and oversee investment strategies
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 3, 2016 October 11, 2019
- 16:35
Regulators flag enforcement issues at IIROC
CSA report says access to case management database not adequately restricted, among other findings
- By: James Langton
- March 3, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 14:15
Products
Capital International proposes changes to its fund fee structure
The new system would alter responsibility for operations and administrative expenses
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 3, 2016 October 15, 2019
- 13:20
CSA changes passport system to improve harmonization
New rules will make it easier for orders made in one jurisdiction to apply across the country
- By: James Langton
- March 3, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 12:45
FCA review finds U.K. life insurers haven’t treated clients fairly
The review found problems with the disclosure of charges clients are incurring for life insurance products closed to new business
- By: James Langton
- March 3, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 11:15
VC fund of funds closes after topping its target
Kensington Venture Fund has invested in more than a dozen VC funds, four technology companies and various co-investments
- By: James Langton
- March 3, 2016 October 15, 2019
- 11:05
Luxury home sales in Toronto, Vancouver to ‘continue to defy gravity’: Sotheby’s
Heightened demand and insufficient inventory will drive higher prices and sellers’ market conditions, says CEO
- By: Brian McKenna
- March 3, 2016 March 3, 2016
- 10:30
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