ESMA launches consultation on ESG ratings
Lack of standards poses investor protection concerns, European regulator warns
- By: James Langton
- February 3, 2022 February 3, 2022
- 12:48
Top Stories in News
Inflation hit 30-year high in December: OECD
Soaring energy prices and rising food costs drove the surge
- By: James Langton
- February 3, 2022 February 3, 2022
- 12:35
An end in sight for Crocus investors
Deloitte aims to make final payout in receivership that started in 2005
- By: James Langton
- February 3, 2022 February 3, 2022
- 12:20
BoE hikes interest rates again as prices surge
In contrast, the ECB doesn't plan to raise rates until 2023 despite record inflation
- By: Danica Kirka, The Associated Press, IE Staff
- February 3, 2022 February 3, 2022
- 11:12
Global M&A stayed hot to start 2022
Deal activity in January third highest on record, Refinitiv reports
- By: James Langton
- February 2, 2022 February 2, 2022
- 17:04
ESG bond market poised for new heights
Moody's ESG sees global issuance hitting US$1.35 trillion in 2022
- By: James Langton
- February 2, 2022 February 2, 2022
- 16:16
Macklem tells senators path for falling inflation rates is uncertain
Interest rates need to rise to bring inflation back to 2% target, the Bank of Canada governor told a Senate committee
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 2, 2022 February 2, 2022
- 16:01
Why women are less likely to invest than men
The industry isn't engaging with women enough and correcting misconceptions about investing, according to a BNY Mellon Investment Management–commissioned report
- By: IE Staff
- February 2, 2022 February 2, 2022
- 15:05
Industry News
Caution from OPEC+ producers to keep oil prices high
Some of the major oil producing nations agreed to add 400,000 barrels per day in March. Brent crude was priced at US$90.09
- By: David McHugh
- February 2, 2022 February 2, 2022
- 12:32
Research and Markets
January home sales down: Vancouver real estate board
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales totalled 2,285 in January, down nearly 5% from the same period in 2021
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 2, 2022 February 2, 2022
- 12:13
Inflation hits 5.1% in euro area
Energy prices, up 28.6%, played a major role in record inflation for nations using euro currency, but ECB predicts it will fall to 1.8% in…
- By: David McHugh
- February 2, 2022 February 2, 2022
- 10:18
Research and Markets
Labour still scarce, but supply chains improving: BMO
Latest U.S. data shows strength in manufacturing
- By: James Langton
- February 1, 2022 February 2, 2022
- 17:07
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
SEC charges seven groups in alleged crypto confidence scam
Retail investors targeted by so-called investment groups on social media
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 08:45
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
CPP Investments acquires minor stake in lubricants company Castrol
The pension fund is investing up to US$1.05 billion
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 10:07
Industry moves: Two new adjudicators join Capital Markets Tribunal
Plus, promotions at Harvest and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 08:38
Impersonation scams threaten advisors and their clients
High-profile firms and their clients were targeted in 2025
- By: IE Staff
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 01:34
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