Co-operators sets ambitious impact investing target
Co-operative identifies three focus area: climate change; health and wellness; and food, agriculture and natural resources
- By: IE Staff
- April 7, 2016 January 23, 2018
- 10:30
Top Stories in News
From the Regulators
ESMA finds room for improvement in supervision of retail investment advice
There is scope to strengthen enforcement activities
- By: James Langton
- April 7, 2016 December 19, 2017
- 10:15
Making the case for permanent life insurance
Although some clients may be put off by the cost of premiums, advisors can demonstrate the value of permanent coverage
- By: Megan Harman
- April 7, 2016 November 9, 2019
- 05:00
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
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
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