BoC hikes to 0.50%
The widely expected quarter-point increase is the central bank's first interest rate hike since October 2018
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- March 2, 2022 March 2, 2022
- 10:14
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Research and Markets
Size of corporation key to effective board diversity
The smaller the firm, the higher the impact of women directors on financial metrics
- By: Maddie Johnson
- March 2, 2022 March 2, 2022
- 09:47
Shorter settlement cycle no panacea for markets, Fitch says
Move to T+1 won't reduce risks posed by derivatives
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2022 March 1, 2022
- 17:23
From the Regulators
Short-selling ban cooled volatility, for a price
Regulators' effort to prevent a downward spiral in stocks had mixed effects, ESMA finds
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2022 March 1, 2022
- 17:22
Relentless inflation could lead to recession: Fitch
If price pressures don't ease, central banks may be forced to get more aggressive, threatening growth
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2022 March 1, 2022
- 17:19
From the Regulators
Judges disagree over fiduciary duty claim
Majority dismisses appeal, rejects proposed class action
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2022 March 1, 2022
- 16:00
Industry News
Scotiabank reports $2.7 billion net income for Q1
The bank's AUM of $345 billion represents an 11% increase from last year
- By: IE Staff
- March 1, 2022 March 1, 2022
- 14:58
Mackenzie’s McInerney to retire
Luke Gould, IGM Financial's CFO, will replace him as the company shuffles management ranks
- By: IE Staff
- March 1, 2022 March 1, 2022
- 12:57
Industry News
BMO reports net income growth, decrease in wealth management net income
The firm's wealth management net income is down by 6% compared to Q1 2021
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- March 1, 2022 March 1, 2022
- 12:44
OSC rewards offshore whistleblowers
Tipsters were paid $240,000 for information that led the regulator to open an investigation
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2022 March 1, 2022
- 12:28
Research and Markets
Canadian economy ends strong year with 6.7% growth in Q4
The economy held up better than many expected through the omicron wave, providing justification for rate hikes
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- March 1, 2022 March 1, 2022
- 12:00
Research and Markets
What do Russian sanctions mean for ETFs?
The potential removal of Russian listings from MSCI indexes would challenge the fund industry
- By: Melissa Shin
- March 1, 2022 March 8, 2022
- 10:36
SEC hits Martin Shkreli with director and officer ban
SEC also orders "pharma bro" and Wu-Tang fan to pay civil penalties
- By: James Langton
- February 28, 2022 February 28, 2022
- 18:00
Stock markets rise with the latest U.S. economic data ‘sending the right signals’
The S&P/TSX composite index rose 58.63 points to 32,058.73
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 17:07
Bank of Canada governing council says trade uncertainty clouding outlook
The central bank issued a summary of its overnight-rate deliberations earlier this month
- By: Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 14:00
Consumer confidence in U.S. slides in December to lowest level since tariffs rolled out in April
Americans’ assessments of their current economic situation tumbled: survey
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 10:56
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
Impersonation scams threaten advisors and their clients
High-profile firms and their clients were targeted in 2025
- By: IE Staff
- December 24, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 01:34
CPP Investments signs new European data centre partnership with Goodman Group
The pension fund's 50% share of the initial capital commitment is roughly $1.8 billion
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 09:24
U.S.-based notetaking AI to use Canadian data centre for advisor data
Woodgate Financial Inc., Assante Financial Management Ltd., are among Focal's customers
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 23, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 08:00
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
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