Purpose revises ESG disclosures amid greater regulatory scrutiny
The firm updated marketing information published prior to the emergence of ESG guidance
- By: Melissa Shin
- March 22, 2023 March 22, 2023
- 17:23
Top Stories in News
Feds have little capacity to raise personal tax rates, experts say
Liberal government more likely to focus on AMT, capital gains in Budget 2023
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 22, 2023 March 28, 2023
- 17:01
Saskatchewan budget projects $1B surplus, more money for health care
No new taxes, smaller surpluses predicted over next three years
- By: Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press
- March 22, 2023 March 22, 2023
- 16:51
Industry News
Fed raises key rate by quarter point despite bank turmoil
Inflation remains elevated, bank failures likely to “weigh on economic activity”
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- March 22, 2023 March 22, 2023
- 14:22
Industry News
BoC was still concerned about potentially sticky inflation as it held interest rate
Actual 2023 growth could be stronger than forecast
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- March 22, 2023 March 22, 2023
- 13:51
Wealthsimple launching private credit fund with Sagard
Only certain investors will have access to the fund, which comes with redemption limits and performance fees
- By: Mark Burgess
- March 22, 2023 March 22, 2023
- 12:24
Industry News
U.K. inflation jumps to 10.4%, surprising analysts
Quarter-point rate hike predicted as Ukraine war drives prices up
- By: Danica Kirka, The Associated Press
- March 22, 2023 March 22, 2023
- 11:51
Industry News
Canadian home sales expected to pick up in spring but inventory still lags
New listings down 26% year over year, average price down 19%
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- March 22, 2023 March 22, 2023
- 11:46
Industry News
Quebec cuts taxes for lowest income brackets
The province is also increasing the maximum age for applying for a retirement pension to 72 from 70
- By: Richard Cloutier, Finance et Investissement Staff, The Canadian Press
- March 21, 2023 March 21, 2023
- 17:03
“Bank run-type scenario” at lifecos highly unlikely: DBRS
Causes of SVB failure unique to banks but some life insurance contracts with investment features are liquid, report says
- By: IE Staff
- March 21, 2023 March 21, 2023
- 15:43
From the Regulators
Yellen says bank situation stabilizing, different from 2008
Treasury Secretary said more rescue efforts could be necessary to prevent contagion
- By: Fatima Hussein, The Associated Press
- March 21, 2023 March 21, 2023
- 15:27
NB budget raises health-care spending by 10%
The finance minister noted the province has moved from a struggling economy to one dealing with challenges that come with growth
- By: Hina Alam, The Canadian Press
- March 21, 2023 March 21, 2023
- 13:56
Banks lobby for higher deposit insurance limit ahead of federal budget
A coalition wants a review of the $100,000 limit that hasn't changed since 2005
- By: Mark Burgess
- March 21, 2023 March 21, 2023
- 13:41
Canada, U.S. stock markets rebound on Friday
Precious metals action calms, while Dow Jones tops 50K
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 17:05
FSB flags repo market’s risk to global system
Report calls for action on data gaps, surveillance, leverage
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:49
U.S. effective tariff rate down on trade deals
Trade deficit remains unchanged amid shifting tariff policy, Fitch reports
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:27
Lawyer sanctioned in fake GIC scheme
Trust account used in fraud, misappropriation, Law Society finds
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:47
High court declines to hear Ponzi insurance case
Policy failed to cover hedge fund investment that turned out to be a fraud
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 12:49
Pair ran massive market manipulation scheme: SEC
Firm allegedly touted stocks on social media, while selling its holdings
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 15:24
CFA Society Toronto announces undergrad awards
The honours will be presented Feb. 12, at the association's Embrace the Challenge event
- By: IE Staff
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:43
Strategizing for clients with multiple retirement accounts
Start with flexibility, tax efficiency, simplicity
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 09:22
AI shaping performance in four insurance subsectors: report
Brokers, MGAs, software providers and TPAs set to evolve
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 5, 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
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