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
U.S. adds surprising 130,000 jobs last month
Report also contains revised numbers for 2025, cutting job creations by more than half
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- February 11, 2026 February 11, 2026
- 09:23
Betting on infrastructure with ETFs
Renewable energy, greater electrification and technological innovation are driving interest in infrastructure investments
- By: Rudy Luukko
- February 11, 2026 February 10, 2026
- 01:31
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
SEC settles cherry-picking case against advisory firm
Firm breached fiduciary duty by unfairly allocating losing trades to clients
- February 11, 2026 February 11, 2026
- 09:40
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
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