Most firms falling short in conflict compliance
Regulators found firms are failing to identify and manage conflicts in clients' best interests
- By: James Langton
- August 3, 2023 August 3, 2023
- 14:22
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Consumer and business insolvencies rising under weight of higher interest rates
There were 31,224 consumer insolvencies in the April to June period, up 23.5% compared with the same period last year
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 3, 2023 August 3, 2023
- 12:34
Weekly applications for U.S. jobless aid tick up from five-month low
The four-week moving average of claims, a less-volatile measure, fell by 5,500 applications to 228,250
- By: The Associated Press
- August 3, 2023 August 3, 2023
- 11:56
Toronto home sales and prices up from last July, down from June
Average cost of a detached home in the market rose 4.8% year over year to top $1.4 million
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- August 3, 2023 August 3, 2023
- 10:55
Bank of England hints that U.K. borrowing rates will stay high after latest hike
Quarter-percentage point increase, to 5.25%, was the central bank's 14th hike in a row
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- August 3, 2023 August 3, 2023
- 10:44
Court pauses rival series of trailer-fee lawsuits
Key issue of whether trailer payments were improper to be decided before determining which investors are entitled to damages
- By: James Langton
- August 3, 2023 August 3, 2023
- 10:22
ETF investors continued to favour cash in July
New money market products were rewarded, according National Bank's monthly report
- By: Mark Burgess
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 16:39
Are high rates affecting the market for books of business?
Any impact of higher borrowing costs is subtle, as many factors can determine the value of a practice
- By: Todd Humber
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 16:33
Banking executive named president of Kansas City Fed
Jeffrey Schmid replaces Esther George, who retired in January
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 14:41
Fitch downgrades US credit rating, citing mounting debt and political divisions
New rating, AA+, is still considered well into investment grade
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 13:32
Research and Markets
U.S., European earnings revisions tilt upward
Analyst sentiment turns rosier for S&P 500 companies, Refinitiv reports
- By: James Langton
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 13:10
Adviser’s insider trading more extensive than SEC thought
Offshore stock trades came alongside previously-sanctioned options trades
- By: James Langton
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 13:01
Canadian M&A finds stability in Q2: Crosbie and Co.
Deal volume ticked up, value surged on mega-deal strength
- By: James Langton
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 12:36
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