Product roundup: BlackRock doubles down on its spot bitcoin ETF
Plus, other firms announce fee changes, fund closures and mergers
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- January 13, 2025 January 13, 2025
- 15:16
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BMO agrees to pay US$40 million to settle SEC charges on supervision failure
BMO Capital Markets division is alleged to have sold mortgage-backed bonds using misleading metrics
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- January 13, 2025 January 13, 2025
- 11:05
China’s exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher US tariffs loom
Businesses are trying to “front-run” Trump tariffs, says Capital Economics
- By: Zen Soo and Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- January 13, 2025 January 13, 2025
- 07:52
Canadians’ financial stress ramping up despite interest rate cuts: MNP
MNP's Consumer Debt Index dropped to the second-lowest level since 2017
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- January 13, 2025 January 13, 2025
- 07:32
Liquidnet sanctioned by SEC
ATS operator settles allegations of compliance shortcomings
- By: James Langton
- January 10, 2025 January 10, 2025
- 17:02
U.S. elimination of WEP is good news for cross-border pensioners
Eligible Canadians with a U.S. work history will get their social security benefits restored
- By: Michelle Schriver
- January 10, 2025 January 10, 2025
- 16:51
Industry moves this week
Harvest ETFs brings on new talent; industry marks passing of Richardson Wealth vice-chair and former CIBC CEO
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- January 10, 2025 January 10, 2025
- 16:24
Rep must repay recruitment bonus, appeal court says
Revised agreement between a rep and his former firm was valid: decision
- By: James Langton
- January 10, 2025 January 10, 2025
- 15:14
CFTC sees turnover ahead of new Trump administration
Regulator's head of enforcement, chair to depart next week
- By: James Langton
- January 10, 2025 January 10, 2025
- 14:58
Syndicated lending hits record level in 2024: LSEG
JP Morgan tops global league tables, BMO Capital Markets leads in Canada
- By: James Langton
- January 10, 2025 January 10, 2025
- 14:54
7 housing-related tax savings for 2024 filing season
As interest rate cuts spur the housing market, there are a myriad of tax credits Canadians and incentives can access
- By: Jonathan Got
- January 10, 2025 January 10, 2025
- 14:29
Surging U.S. job market could prove costly for households, businesses as odds of quick rate cuts fade
Many economists don’t expect the Fed to cut rates again until the second half of 2025, if at all
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- January 10, 2025 January 10, 2025
- 14:08
Opinion: ‘Flynancial’ advisor ad is a reminder of how title protection falls short
Clients expect advisors to offer advice competently and to their advantage
- By: Michelle Schriver
- January 10, 2025 January 10, 2025
- 11:10
Will gold still drive TSX gains next year? Fund managers weigh in
Fund managers have mixed feelings about 2026 — they're optimistic about multiple sectors, but see continued risk on the global trade front
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 09:17
Stock markets rise with the latest U.S. economic data ‘sending the right signals’
The S&P/TSX composite index rose 58.63 points to 32,058.73
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 17:07
Bank of Canada governing council says trade uncertainty clouding outlook
The central bank issued a summary of its overnight-rate deliberations earlier this month
- By: Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 14:00
SEC charges seven groups in alleged crypto confidence scam
Retail investors targeted by so-called investment groups on social media
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 08:45
Dramatic increase in Fintrac fines coming, but their effectiveness is less clear
The increase is part of an effort to beef up anti-money laundering measures
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:12
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
Sisu Investment boosts its stake in Wilmington Capital
Sisu paid $6.5 million to gain a more prominent minority shareholder position
- By: Kevin Press
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 11:39
With CRM3 around the corner, here’s how financial services firms are preparing
Total cost reporting will increase fee transparency, put more onus on advisors to demonstrate their value to clients
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 01:00
Financial industry’s New Year’s resolutions
Optimism for tech and growth comes with market and macroeconomic concerns
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 29, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 01:00
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
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
ETFs find favour as building blocks of other funds
They are increasingly being used for fixed income, foreign equities exposure
- By: Pierre Théroux
- December 29, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 01:26
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