Carbon markets need rules too: IOSCO
Regulators launch consultation on standards, practices for carbon credit trading
- By: James Langton
- December 4, 2023 December 4, 2023
- 13:59
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IOSCO tackles greenwashing challenge
Regulators cite data gaps, lack of standards, pervasive risks as obstacles
- By: James Langton
- December 4, 2023 December 4, 2023
- 13:42
Short-term rentals reduce housing affordability: Desjardins
Every one-percentage-point increase in the share of Airbnbs was associated with a 2.3% increase in rents, a report found
- By: Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press
- December 4, 2023 December 4, 2023
- 13:34
Corporate defaults to peak in 2024: Fitch
Tighter financing environment, declining economic growth to drive defaults
- By: James Langton
- December 4, 2023 December 4, 2023
- 13:26
Economists predict U.S. economy can avoid a recession
Most of the surveyed economists expect inflation to continue to slow in 2024
- By: The Associated Press
- December 4, 2023 December 4, 2023
- 09:16
Assurance standards essential for sustainability reporting: IOSCO
Regulators provide feedback to assurance standards setters
- By: James Langton
- December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 16:41
Solid outlook for exchanges, clearinghouses in 2024
Continued diversification into market data, analytics will support exchanges' profits
- By: James Langton
- December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 16:23
Industry News
Lifetime capital gains exemption to top $1M in 2024
Starting next year, LCGE on sale of small biz shares and farm or fishing property will match
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 16:12
Banks focus on staff cuts, provisions for bad loans in Q4
The two dominant themes emerge ahead of an uncertain 2024
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 14:49
BMO sees higher cost savings ahead thanks to Bank of the West, cuts to real estate
The bank expects synergies of US$800 million — up 20% from a previous estimate
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press, IE Staff
- December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 14:28
Cutting consultations won’t cut red tape: IIAC
Trade group pushes back on Ontario's plan to shorten regulatory comment periods
- By: James Langton
- December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 12:14
Offshore crypto platform sanctioned in Quebec
AMF alleged that CoinEx ignored regulators' efforts to get crypto firms registered
- By: James Langton
- December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 11:51
Industry News
Fed’s Powell notes inflation is easing but says further progress is needed
Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates at December meeting
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 11:36
Tech stocks push Canada, U.S. markets higher as precious metals also rise
Chip, software companies up as 'bargain hunters' step in
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 17:12
Average asking rents fall for 16th straight month: report
Rents are still 12.9% higher than levels seen before the Covid pandemic
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 13:20
Consumer insolvencies hit highest volume last year since 2009: CAIRP
They rose 2.3% in 2025, while business insolvencies fell by 21.8%
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 12:21
B.C. court tackles novel estate case
Unique provision aims to balance interests, provide greater certainty
- By: James Langton
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 15:45
Europe’s new AML cop launches consultations
Agency seeks feedback on new due diligence standards, enforcement
- By: James Langton
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 15:31
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
2025 FundGrade A+ Award winners announced
187 mutual funds, 117 ETFs and 114 seg funds were recognized
- By: IE Staff
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 16:34
RBC launches new mobile direct investing
GoSmart targets newer investors, excludes mutual funds, GICs, bonds, options
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 14:51
Deals: Mubadala Capital launches co-investment fund
Plus, GreenShield buys Kii Health's Canadian mental health services segment
- By: IE Staff
- February 9, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 01:02
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