Investor access to risky products a priority for IOSCO
Regulators flag retail investor issues, market structure, resilience for 2026
- By: James Langton
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 15:26
Regulators flag retail investor issues, market structure, resilience for 2026
GoSmart targets newer investors, excludes mutual funds, GICs, bonds, options
Rents are still 12.9% higher than levels seen before the Covid pandemic
They rose 2.3% in 2025, while business insolvencies fell by 21.8%
Plus, GreenShield buys Kii Health's Canadian mental health services segment
Precious metals action calms, while Dow Jones tops 50K
Report calls for action on data gaps, surveillance, leverage
The honours will be presented Feb. 12, at the association's Embrace the Challenge event
Trust account used in fraud, misappropriation, Law Society finds
Economic growth outlook remains weak, inflation forecasts moderate
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
Policy failed to cover hedge fund investment that turned out to be a fraud
Xanadu Quantum Technologies jumps 11% on TSX debut Friday
"Diplomatic dissonance' related to Iran war dismaying investors: global equity strategist
Commercial real estate firm valued at $1.1B
SRO issues revisions to gatekeeper, trading supervision obligations
Retail investors allowed to qualify as pro investors due to weak controls
IPC upholds OSC decision to preserve privacy of dealers in failed trade study
Separate legislation give Canadians, lawmakers opportunity to scrutinize separate issues
Provincial budget’s cut to small business tax rate comes with adjustment for tax-integration purposes
Stablecoins will form foundation for tokenizing other financial assets
Deputy governor posts to filled via an internal recruitment process
Interim PBO Jason Jacques' term expired at start of March
Plus, Wellington-Altus adds talent, OSFI's Gully headed for Basel Committee and more
Regulator addresses questions from market participants after Wealthsimple gets approval to launch event contracts
It's the second firm in Canada to receive approval to offer futures and forecast contracts
Both also recorded positive net sales in February, SIMA reports