Financial services consolidation ahead
PwC Canada forecasting "continued, significant transactions"
- By: Kevin Press
- January 9, 2025 January 9, 2025
- 14:26
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UN predicts world economic growth at subdued 2.8% in 2025
India's a bright spot in the global economy with a 6.6% growth forecast for this year
- By: Michael Weissenstein, The Associated Press
- January 9, 2025 January 9, 2025
- 13:05
Quant trader accused of stealing code
U.S. authorities allege trade secrets stolen to help start rival firm
- By: James Langton
- January 9, 2025 January 9, 2025
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Edward Jones to pay US$17 million in NASAA settlement
Fund investors paid front-end loads, moved into fee-based accounts sooner than expected, regulators alleged
- By: James Langton
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Closing the gap between mutual, seg fund regulation
CCIR, CISRO propose new guidance on the design, distribution of seg funds
- By: James Langton
- January 8, 2025 January 8, 2025
- 16:02
BCSC sanctions trading scheme’s promoter
Regulator settles for less disgorgement than usual, given inability to pay
- By: James Langton
- January 8, 2025 January 8, 2025
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Many mortgage holders facing payment shocks: BoC
New loan-level data shows majority of mortgages to renew in next two years, most at higher rates
- By: James Langton
- January 8, 2025 January 8, 2025
- 13:15
RCMP brings in pilot advisory group to bolster capital market investigations
The group will support the force's Integrated Market Enforcement Team efforts
- By: IE Staff
- January 8, 2025 January 9, 2025
- 12:01
Cardinal Point Management becomes Focus Financial’s fifth hub
New York wealth management firm sees Canada as growth market
- By: Jonathan Got
- January 8, 2025 January 8, 2025
- 11:46
Experts respond to Trump’s ‘economic force’ comments
Canada shouldn't 'rise to the bait,' but be ready to respond if Trump follows through on threats, experts say
- By: Ian Bickis and Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
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- 11:14
Stretched valuations creating ETF market tension
Areas to watch include the broader U.S. market, India's robust growth, and AI-driven productivity
- By: Rudy Luukko
- January 8, 2025 January 8, 2025
- 11:00
Here are some of China’s New Year resolutions to boost its economy
Subsidies, more stimulus and corruption crackdown are all on the agenda
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- January 8, 2025 April 10, 2025
- 10:58
Economic opportunities for a post-Trudeau Canada
Investors in Canada could benefit from a change in government
- By: Jonathan Got
- January 7, 2025 January 7, 2025
- 18:05
Protests erupt in Iran over currency’s plunge to record low
State TV has reported the resignation of Mohammad Reza Farzin, the head of the central bank
- By: The Associated Press
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 14:25
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
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
Thematic ETF assets grow to US$467.9B in 2025
Tech, climate change account for nearly half of thematic ETF assets
- By: IE Staff
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 13:26
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