FSRA open to strengthening requirements for financial advisor title
Credentialing bodies also discussed putting clients first at regulator's annual conference
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 4, 2024 March 4, 2024
- 17:31
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BCSC sanctions second man in consulting sham
Abusive scheme exploited consultant exemption, regulator alleged
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2024 March 4, 2024
- 17:12
From the Regulators
FINTRAC faces cyber incident
Anti-money laundering agency takes systems offline as a precaution
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2024 March 4, 2024
- 17:07
Gender-related bond issues to grow: Moody’s
Green and social goals can operate hand in hand, report notes
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2024 March 4, 2024
- 17:01
FSRA to launch questionnaires on risk and business practices
Provincial regulator is attempting to identify hidden risks and set a baseline for business practices
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 4, 2024 March 4, 2024
- 15:50
BoC expected to hold interest rates this week
Many forecasters anticipate the first rate cut to come midyear
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- March 4, 2024 March 4, 2024
- 12:28
P.E.I. budget projects $85-million deficit, increase in health-care spending
The province has budgeted $72.7 million for housing
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 1, 2024 March 1, 2024
- 17:19
Investors misled on NFT deal, OSC alleges
Regulators say company issued misleading news ahead of private placements
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2024 March 1, 2024
- 16:49
Sustainable funds hit AUM record despite ETF outflows
Analysis from Morningstar Direct also found that 2023 was the best year for Canadian sustainable fund performance relative to peers
- By: Melissa Shin
- March 1, 2024 March 1, 2024
- 15:43
Richardson Wealth adds retention bonuses for advisors
The bonuses will total $15.2 million for advisors who stay until at least November 2026
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 1, 2024 March 1, 2024
- 15:34
CMHC ends first-time homebuyer incentive
The first-time home buyers' tax credit is unaffected
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- March 1, 2024 March 1, 2024
- 15:15
As crypto hype waned, crypto crime did too
Scams and hacking down, but ransomware is resurgent, Chainalysis reports
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2024 March 1, 2024
- 14:53
Big bank earnings challenged by expenses: Fitch
Upfront spending weighs on banks' bottom lines, despite revenue growth
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2024 March 1, 2024
- 14:33
S&P/TSX composite index up more than 200 points, U.S. markets drift amid retail data
Disappointing U.S. retail sales raise bets for more rate cuts
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 17:21
CMHC outlook sees home sales picking up slightly in 2026
Housing starts forecast to drop to 247,000 this year as costs, inventories rise
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 13:20
U.S. retail sales unchanged in December from November
Economists had expected a 0.4% increase
- By: Anne D’innocenzio, The Associated Press
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 09:24
Claim against Bridging fund to be heard in mid-June
Alleged $213-million loan guarantee remains subject of dispute
- By: James Langton
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 17:03
FCA alleges crypto platform breached new rules
U.K. agency brings first proceeding alleging illegal promotional activity
- By: James Langton
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 15:22
FINTRAC sanctions real estate broker
Agency found firm failed to report suspicious transaction
- By: James Langton
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 15:08
GST/HST on trailing commissions to be enforced July 1: CRA notice
Date not reasonable for industry implementation, tax practitioner says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 16:54
Advocates urge Ottawa to extend tax incentive for employee ownership
$10M capital gains exemption for sellers set to expire at end of this year
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 10:49
February is more than just for RRSPs
Aging client base, different registered accounts are changing how advisors see RRSP season
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 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
Younger Canadians lead in ETF adoption: study
Fees, ease of access are key considerations for investors when selecting an ETF
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 12:17
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