How heatwaves lead to financial distress
New research from the Bank of Canada finds a link between extreme temperatures and credit conditions
- By: James Langton
- January 8, 2024 January 8, 2024
- 15:30
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Maintaining mortgage stress test a positive: Fitch
Relaxing mortgage rules could help borrowers but also boost credit risks
- By: James Langton
- January 8, 2024 January 8, 2024
- 15:20
From the Regulators
Securities class action against mining company moves toward settlement
The company's underwriters were dropped from the proposed class action
- By: James Langton
- January 8, 2024 January 8, 2024
- 15:15
Housing market could rebound in 2024: economists
Price declines were mainly an Ontario phenomenon, but home prices were softening in the Fraser Valley, Winnipeg and Halifax
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- January 8, 2024 January 8, 2024
- 10:59
Emerge unitholders become unsecured creditors
Investors in five Emerge ARK ETFs have not received payments for receivables outstanding
- By: Melissa Shin
- January 8, 2024 January 8, 2024
- 09:50
U.S. job market remains resilient
December marked the 23rd straight month that joblessness has remained below 4%
- By: Paul Wiseman
- January 5, 2024 January 5, 2024
- 11:42
Canada added just 100 jobs in December
Softer job market conditions came as high interest rates continued to weigh on growth
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 5, 2024 January 5, 2024
- 11:16
Research and Markets
Weak M&A action drives slump in fees
JP Morgan tops global league tables while RBC leads local trio
- By: James Langton
- January 5, 2024 January 5, 2024
- 10:57
Learn more about Investment Executive’s Report Card series
The annual Report Card research series has been running for more than 30 years, helping advisors confidentially share their industry experiences
- By: Katie Keir
- January 5, 2024 December 10, 2025
- 10:50
Canada’s new issue activity ramped up
Equity issuance surged 37% in 2023; debt up 19% from previous year
- By: James Langton
- January 5, 2024 January 5, 2024
- 10:42
From the Regulators
Former fund rep fined, banned over forgery
Rep recruited tenant as a client without firm's permission
- By: James Langton
- January 4, 2024 January 4, 2024
- 17:09
Industry asks feds to extend UHT filing exemption
Proposed exemption from filing the underused housing tax return would only apply for 2023 onward, not 2022
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 4, 2024 January 4, 2024
- 17:00
Bridging priority case won’t see Supreme Court
Investors' lawyers decline to appeal reversal of novel ruling
- By: James Langton
- January 4, 2024 January 4, 2024
- 16:04
Opinion: ETF investing in 2026
After a record-breaking year for new product launches, old-fashioned strategies are still a solid choice for portfolios
- By: Amin Barakat
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 12:48
A tariff exemption was Canada’s salvation in 2025. It’s ‘absolutely’ at risk in 2026
Officials are preparing for a review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement in 2026
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:24
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
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
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
Tech roundup: Toronto-based wealthtech expands to Montreal, NYC
Plus, a new TD partnership, and Toronto fintech becomes dark pool partner
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:00
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
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