Former BMO execs Andrew Auerbach and Jean Blacklock launch investment counsel firm
New practice aims to differentiate with therapeutic approach to planning
- By: Michelle Schriver
- January 18, 2024 January 18, 2024
- 08:47
Top Stories in News
TFSA usage drops as Canadians cope with higher cost of living: BMO
One in four deferred investing to pay down debt amid high interest rates, according to a survey
- By: Jonathan Got
- January 18, 2024 January 18, 2024
- 08:46
From the Regulators
Global regulators add guidance on margin practices
IOSCO, Basel Committee recommendations target non-central clearing markets
- By: James Langton
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 16:11
China’s outlook dims after outperforming in 2023
Real GDP in China grew by 5.2% last year but is expected to slow in the year ahead, Desjardins says
- By: James Langton
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 15:39
Red Sea conflict latest test for global supply chains
Disruption to key global shipping lanes has varied credit impacts, DBRS says
- By: James Langton
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 15:33
Research and Markets
Use of alternative data grows, with increased interest in AI: report
While more investors said they're using alternative sources, the costs of such data may be coming down
- By: Mark Burgess
- January 17, 2024 April 10, 2025
- 15:29
Industry News
What happens if FSRA finds a life agent unsuitable
The Ontario regulator discussed proposed licensing suitability guidance during a webinar on Wednesday
- By: Michelle Schriver
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 15:27
Deadline to receive partial CEBA loan forgiveness looms for Canadian businesses
Almost 900,000 businesses received an interest-free CEBA loan during the pandemic, securing up to $60,000
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 13:53
Research and Markets
Britain’s unexpected inflation increase in December is unlikely to worry the Bank of England
Inflation was 4% in December, up from 3.9% the month before, the first increase in 10 months
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 13:35
China’s population falls for a 2nd straight year as births drop even after end of one-child policy
Long the most populated country in the world, China dropped into second place behind India in 2023
- By: Ken Moritsugu, The Associated Press
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 13:31
Cutting interest rates too soon in Europe risks progress against inflation, central bank chief says
Sluggish economic growth and the impact of higher interest rates on economic activity have sparked bets on rate cuts
- By: David Mchugh, The Associated Press
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 12:37
Retail sales up strongly in December as Americans showed continued willingness to spend
The report suggested that shoppers will be able to keep fuelling economic growth this year
- By: Anne D’innocenzio, The Associated Press
- January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
- 11:27
Early adopters to start nature risk disclosures
More than 100 financial firms have committed to the TNFD recommendations
- By: James Langton
- January 16, 2024 January 16, 2024
- 15:17
Canada, U.S. stock markets rebound on Friday
Precious metals action calms, while Dow Jones tops 50K
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 17:05
FSB flags repo market’s risk to global system
Report calls for action on data gaps, surveillance, leverage
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:49
U.S. effective tariff rate down on trade deals
Trade deficit remains unchanged amid shifting tariff policy, Fitch reports
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:27
Lawyer sanctioned in fake GIC scheme
Trust account used in fraud, misappropriation, Law Society finds
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:47
High court declines to hear Ponzi insurance case
Policy failed to cover hedge fund investment that turned out to be a fraud
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 12:49
Pair ran massive market manipulation scheme: SEC
Firm allegedly touted stocks on social media, while selling its holdings
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 15:24
CFA Society Toronto announces undergrad awards
The honours will be presented Feb. 12, at the association's Embrace the Challenge event
- By: IE Staff
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:43
Strategizing for clients with multiple retirement accounts
Start with flexibility, tax efficiency, simplicity
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 09:22
AI shaping performance in four insurance subsectors: report
Brokers, MGAs, software providers and TPAs set to evolve
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 5, 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
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
Product roundup: Picton Investments to debut private equity fund
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 2, 2026 February 3, 2026
- 16:00