No post-secondary diploma? QAFP certification still possible
Candidates with five years' financial planning–related experience can qualify, FP Canada says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- July 13, 2023 July 13, 2023
- 15:23
Top Stories in News
Industry News
Manitoba consults on title protection
The province is asking for feedback and comparing other provinces' regulations
- By: Michelle Schriver
- July 13, 2023 July 13, 2023
- 15:13
CIRO publishes revisions to proposed derivatives conduct rules
Comment period ends Aug. 14
- By: IE Staff
- July 13, 2023 July 13, 2023
- 13:12
Hybrid work could amount to US$800-billion hit to office real estate: McKinsey
Office attendance in major global cities is still 30% lower than in 2019, report says
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 13, 2023 July 13, 2023
- 11:48
Industry News
Supreme Court won’t examine sharing of Canadian bank account info with U.S.
The case began when two U.S.-born women living in Canada contested the legislation
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 13, 2023 July 13, 2023
- 11:27
Research and Markets
Average asking price for rental unit hits record high in June: Rentals.ca
Prices were highest in Vancouver, Burnaby
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- July 13, 2023 July 13, 2023
- 10:55
Products
Rising interest rates lift interest in annuities
Clients can see annuities as an attractive alternative to managing their own retirement investments
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 13, 2023 August 11, 2023
- 09:55
From the Regulators
SEC adopts reforms to money market funds
New rules increase minimum liquidity requirements and prohibit "gates"
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 12, 2023 July 12, 2023
- 16:00
Banks adjust prime rate in response to BoC hike
The central bank raised its key lending rate to 5% on Wednesday
- By: IE Staff
- July 12, 2023 July 12, 2023
- 15:21
Canada’s premiers urge Ottawa to advance infrastructure to boost economic growth
Premiers ask for dedicated meeting with the prime minister to discuss options
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 12, 2023 July 12, 2023
- 15:08
Interest rate hikes weighing on cottage market
Dampened demand expected to lead to price declines
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- July 12, 2023 July 12, 2023
- 14:59
Bank of England says banks are resilient enough to help struggling households
Central bank says British households face higher debt burdens but banks are in better position to help than they were 15 years ago
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- July 12, 2023 July 12, 2023
- 12:06
Slowing U.S. inflation eases pressure on households
Inflation rate falls to an annualized rate of 3% in June with easing prices for gasoline, airline fares, used cars and groceries
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- July 12, 2023 July 12, 2023
- 11:33
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
Wage growth slowing, ECB data shows
Central bank sees slowdown in wage gains from collective agreements
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 16:43
Bank of Japan hikes policy rate
Rise in benchmark short-term rate to 0.75% is aimed at curbing inflation
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 09:38
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
SEC sanctions key figures in FTX scandal
Execs that previously pleaded guilty in fraud case accept regulatory sanctions
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 13:42
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
FP Canada releases CFP, QAFP exam results for October
QAFP exam has one more sitting before title protection transition ends
- By: IE Staff
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 13:08
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