National Bank’s head of wealth management to retire
Denis Girouard will step in for Martin Gagnon until a successor is named
- By: IE Staff
- January 26, 2023 February 17, 2023
- 11:53
Top Stories in News
U.S. economy slowed but still grew at 2.9% rate last quarter
Most economists expect a continued slowdown in Q1
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- January 26, 2023 January 26, 2023
- 10:51
Banks’ ratings stable but finances face pressure: Fitch
Amid growing challenges, Canadian banks still well positioned to absorb headwinds
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023
- 17:20
From the Regulators
SEC seeks “skin in the game” for securitizations
New asset-backed securities proposal would implement a key post-crisis reform
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023
- 16:20
Pandemic turns payrolls into a lagging indicator
Job market still playing catchup, even as demand is slowing, Fitch says
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023
- 16:06
Firms’ work on new consumer duty falling short: FCA
British regulator calls out industry ahead of July 31 deadline for new standards
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023
- 15:02
U.S. class action settlements surge in 2022
Strong investor recoveries expected to continue in the year ahead
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023
- 14:41
Research and Markets
Savings stockpile proves resilient: RBC
Pandemic-era deposits intact, likely to persist amid diminished confidence
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023
- 14:26
Bank of Canada raises interest rates, says it will take a “conditional” pause
Wage-price spiral risk down, inflation forecast to fall to 2% by 2024
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023
- 10:38
Fiscal room tightening as economy teeters, associate finance minister says
Pressures include provinces’ healthcare funding requests
- By: Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press
- January 25, 2023 January 26, 2023
- 10:29
From the Regulators
Investors in “uneasy relationship” with advisors, study shows
FAIR Canada research finds investors worry about fees and suitability, and have low faith in regulatory protections
- By: James Langton
- January 24, 2023 January 24, 2023
- 17:23
From the Regulators
RESP privacy breach class action runs aground
A court dismissed the proposed suit involving hospital workers selling new mothers' contact information to RESP dealer reps
- By: James Langton
- January 24, 2023 January 24, 2023
- 15:42
From the Regulators
FSRA releases draft operational risk guidance for credit unions
The proposed guidance is out for comment until March 31
- By: Greg Meckbach
- January 24, 2023 January 24, 2023
- 15:22
Markets rally as oil moves below US$95 per barrel after ceasefire announced
Gains from an early "geopolitical relief rally” faded later in the day
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026
- 17:19
Wall Street, global markets surge after U.S.-Iran ceasefire announced
Two-week truce sends oil prices below US$100 a barrel
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026
- 09:05
Stock markets mostly recover from earlier losses amid latest Trump threat
Investors deeply uncertain about when the Iran war may end
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- April 7, 2026 April 7, 2026
- 16:55
Ex-advisor lands in jail for Ponzi scheme
Millions misappropriated over 20-year period
- By: James Langton
- April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026
- 17:07
CIRO seeks to tackle persistent policy challenges
SRO sets out regulatory agenda for year ahead
- By: James Langton
- April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026
- 17:05
SEC enforcement drop is a feature, not a bug
Agency details fundamental shift in approach to regulatory enforcement
- By: James Langton
- April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026
- 17:04
When an alter ego trust might be right for your client
They can be a powerful tool when dealing with complicated family dynamics or alternative assets
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 6, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 05:09
Tech roundup: Wealth management platform launches premium tier
Plus, notetaking AI in insurance, BMO's tokenized cash and tech partnerships
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 6, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 01:00
How firms can use AI in a responsible, compliant way
Getting it wrong could draw regulators’ ire, put you at legal risk
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 6, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 01:00
Richard McIntyre departs Manulife Wealth, Brett Marchand tapped as next CEO
McIntyre to start a new role later this month
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026
- 12:18
Industry moves: Fondaction gets a new CEO, B.C. team joins PWL Capital
Plus, appointments at Sun Life, Connor, Clark & Lunn, Sapling Financial and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 14:28
Industry moves: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Canada adds veteran advisor
Plus, EQB gains talent, Fiera CEO on medical leave, and a leadership transition at Hazelview
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 12:00
A golden year for seg funds
Gold prices, equity markets drove strong seg fund sales but couldn’t prevent net outflows in 2025
- By: Joel Kranc
- April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026
- 16:00
Canadian regulators are opening the doors to prediction markets
With Wealthsimple, Questrade and other potential entrants in Canada, industry observers are concerned about possible risks
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026
- 14:31
Canadian ETFs record $19B in inflows in March, driven by equity funds
In Q1 alone, the ETF industry took in nearly half of 2025’s total inflows
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 7, 2026 April 7, 2026
- 15:56