Financial, economic conditions top industry worries
CSA publishes systemic risk survey summary
- By: James Langton
- December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023
- 13:48
Top Stories in News
Laurentian Bank says profit fell in Q4
Bank cuts 2% of staff, will revamp its strategic plan
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 7, 2023 December 8, 2023
- 13:19
Half of first-time homebuyers likely to use FHSA: poll
A majority of respondents didn't know the features and benefits of the account
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023
- 12:38
Industry News
FINTRAC levies $1.3-million penalty against CIBC
The fine is the second announced this week, after RBC was also penalized
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023
- 12:22
Products
Product roundup: Desjardins brings first ALDAs to market
Deferred annuities were first introduced in 2019 federal budget
- By: Mark Burgess
- December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
- 16:31
Fintechs face stable outlook for 2024: Fitch
Solid balance sheets, low leverage, likely to leave ratings unaffected
- By: James Langton
- December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
- 15:58
Montreal home sales in November edged down from year ago
Home sales in the region totalled 2,664, down from 2,700 in November 2022
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
- 15:10
OSC aces audit follow-up, government needs work
Decision on tougher investor protection measures coming by end of 2025
- By: James Langton
- December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
- 14:42
FINRA sanctions four brokerage houses for improper securities lending practices
Firms to pay US$2.6 million, including US$1 million in client restitution
- By: James Langton
- December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
- 12:49
Both goods and services see productivity declines in Q3
The 0.8% drop is the sixth straight quarterly labour productivity decline, StatsCan reports
- By: James Langton
- December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
- 12:36
Statistics Canada reports $3B merchandise trade surplus for October
Imports fell 2.8% for the month to $63 billion
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 6, 2023 December 7, 2023
- 12:13
Big bank CEOs warn that new regulations could harm economy
Bankers warn that the proposals could negatively impact the economy at a time of geopolitical turmoil and inflation
- By: Ken Sweet
- December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
- 12:01
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady at 5%
In final decision of 2023, central bank says weaker growth and cooling job market suggests demand is no longer outpacing supply
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
- 11:48
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
Wage growth slowing, ECB data shows
Central bank sees slowdown in wage gains from collective agreements
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 16:43
Bank of Japan hikes policy rate
Rise in benchmark short-term rate to 0.75% is aimed at curbing inflation
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 09:38
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
SEC sanctions key figures in FTX scandal
Execs that previously pleaded guilty in fraud case accept regulatory sanctions
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 13:42
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
FP Canada releases CFP, QAFP exam results for October
QAFP exam has one more sitting before title protection transition ends
- By: IE Staff
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 13:08
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