MFDA bans, fines rep $50K for misappropriating, borrowing client funds
The money was used to satisfy a margin call
- By: IE Staff
- July 22, 2022 July 22, 2022
- 16:09
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Industry moves this week
Updates were made to various industry boards
- By: Katie Keir
- July 22, 2022 July 22, 2022
- 15:38
Former rep who claimed clients’ funds were loans penalized more than $700K
An IIROC hearing panel also permanently banned the former Toronto-area rep
- By: IE Staff
- July 22, 2022 July 22, 2022
- 14:43
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Retail sales rose 2.2% in May
However, the estimate for June points to a slowdown
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 22, 2022 July 22, 2022
- 13:16
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Russia’s central bank slashes rate, saying inflation slows
The interest rate cut comes as central banks around the world are rushing in the opposite direction
- By: The Associated Press
- July 22, 2022 July 22, 2022
- 13:01
Concerns about economic growth weigh on second half of 2022
Chief investment officer outlines the economic indicators to watch and provides portfolio suggestions for advisors
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- July 22, 2022 July 22, 2022
- 12:36
Startups grapple with raising funds amid tech downturn
Investor exuberance is fading as companies try to stave off a potential recession
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press
- July 22, 2022 July 22, 2022
- 10:37
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U.S. cryptocurrency insider trading case snares 3
Former product manager with Coinbase, two others charged with wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud
- By: The Associated Press
- July 22, 2022 July 22, 2022
- 10:19
Court approves $78M distribution from Bridging fund to institutional investors
PwC was also given a procedure to identify and quantify the claims from other Bridging investors
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 21, 2022 July 21, 2022
- 15:57
MFDA bans, fines former advisor $300K for funds misappropriation
The four victims included insurance clients and were the advisor's family members
- By: IE Staff
- July 21, 2022 July 21, 2022
- 15:49
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Most asset managers want to increase ESG options: survey
Northern Trust asked global asset managers what strategies will continue to drive growth in a more challenging environment
- By: IE Staff
- July 21, 2022 July 21, 2022
- 14:50
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Investors watching for signs of a tech rebound
Slowing inflation and an early Fed pivot could set the stage for growth stocks to thrive
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 21, 2022 July 21, 2022
- 14:05
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Europe’s central bank backs larger than expected rate hike
Another European rate hike expected in September; Bank of Japan short-term policy rate stays at minus 0.1%
- By: David Mchugh, The Associated Press, with files from IE Staff
- July 21, 2022 July 21, 2022
- 13:17
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