IA Financial buying U.S. insurance company Vericity for US$170 million
Vericity includes insurance carrier Fidelity Life and direct-to-consumer agency eFinancial
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 3, 2023 October 3, 2023
- 10:32
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Proposed AMT could discourage large philanthropic gifts
Only half of the donation tax credit can be applied against the AMT, down from 100%
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- October 2, 2023 October 2, 2023
- 17:20
OSC alleges crypto custody failure
Regulator says the CoinField platform didn't have adequate assets to satisfy withdrawal requests
- By: James Langton
- October 2, 2023 October 2, 2023
- 16:59
Ponzi perpetrators get permanent trading ban
Convicted fraudsters banned by Ontario tribunal
- By: James Langton
- October 2, 2023 October 2, 2023
- 16:48
Homeowners brace for mortgage payment shock amid higher-for-longer rate outlook
Banks and other lenders have been stretching out amortizations to reduce monthly payments
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- October 2, 2023 October 2, 2023
- 16:21
Laurentian Bank appoints new CEO after computer mainframe outage
The computer issue comes only weeks after Laurentian completed a strategic review without a deal to sell the bank
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- October 2, 2023 October 2, 2023
- 15:35
Funds using more generic ESG lingo
European regulators flag growing greenwashing risk
- By: James Langton
- October 2, 2023 October 2, 2023
- 15:25
Global equity and debt market activity edge higher
Through three quarters, equity issuance is up 8% and debt rose 2%, Refinitiv reports
- By: James Langton
- October 2, 2023 October 2, 2023
- 15:20
Robo platform for private market investments launching this week
Toronto-based Obsiido plans to launch a service for advisors later this year
- By: Mark Burgess
- October 2, 2023 October 3, 2023
- 14:44
Court rejects Binance’s challenge of OSC investigation
Undertaking doesn't preclude regulator's enforcement action, court finds
- By: James Langton
- September 29, 2023 September 29, 2023
- 16:39
Product roundup: TDAM fights inflation with commodities pool
Plus, Evolve launches covered-call bond ETF
- By: Mark Burgess
- September 29, 2023 October 10, 2023
- 15:05
Feds post $1.2 billion deficit between April and July: Finance Department
That compares to a surplus of $6.3 billion during the same period last year
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 29, 2023 September 29, 2023
- 14:33
Sustainable finance disclosure still falling short
Firms not disclosing investments' negative ESG impact, Paris alignment
- By: James Langton
- September 29, 2023 September 29, 2023
- 13:57
Opinion: ETF investing in 2026
After a record-breaking year for new product launches, old-fashioned strategies are still a solid choice for portfolios
- By: Amin Barakat
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 12:48
A tariff exemption was Canada’s salvation in 2025. It’s ‘absolutely’ at risk in 2026
Officials are preparing for a review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement in 2026
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:24
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
Dramatic increase in Fintrac fines coming, but their effectiveness is less clear
The increase is part of an effort to beef up anti-money laundering measures
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:12
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
Tech roundup: Toronto-based wealthtech expands to Montreal, NYC
Plus, a new TD partnership, and Toronto fintech becomes dark pool partner
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:00
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
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