Prosper Canada offers online tool to aid access to government benefits
Tool allows users to "navigate the maze of government information," charitable group says
- By: IE Staff
- January 19, 2022 January 19, 2022
- 12:00
Top Stories in News
Annual inflation rate rises to 4.8% in December, highest since 1991
Inflation requires higher interest rates, but "the economy is perfectly able to handle that," says Scotiabank economist
- By: The Canadian Press, Daniel Calabretta
- January 19, 2022 January 19, 2022
- 09:23
Industry News
Firms finding skills gap when it comes to sustainable finance
Good ESG help is hard to find
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 18, 2022 November 21, 2023
- 16:56
IOSCO, ISDA grapple with crypto’s emergence
Standards setters develop scaffolding for fledgling asset class
- By: James Langton
- January 18, 2022 January 18, 2022
- 16:38
Study finds ‘gamified’ apps push DIY traders to make riskier investments
Financial literacy is one way to counter the effects of gamification
- By: Leah Golob
- January 18, 2022 November 21, 2023
- 15:39
Confidence in personal finances, small business plummet
Omicron restrictions, inflation and rising interest rates are top concerns for businesses and consumers
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- January 18, 2022 January 18, 2022
- 14:25
New CEO for Responsible Investment Association
Dustyn Lanz's replacement is Patricia Fletcher, vice-president of education for the Institute of Corporate Directors
- By: IE Staff
- January 18, 2022 January 18, 2022
- 14:15
U.K. targets false advertising in crypto space
As crypto ownership has grown, knowledge has dropped, government says
- By: James Langton
- January 18, 2022 January 18, 2022
- 12:57
From the Regulators
Court approves $125-million settlement in “David vs. Goliath” case
The class action alleged CIBC failed to disclose U.S. subprime exposure during the financial crisis
- By: James Langton
- January 18, 2022 January 18, 2022
- 12:44
Research and Markets
Unemployment edged lower in November: OECD
Jobless rate, unemployed population remain above pre-pandemic levels
- By: James Langton
- January 18, 2022 January 18, 2022
- 12:42
From the Regulators
From influencers to confetti drops, investor protection threats evolve
International regulators are consulting on measures for overseeing an increasingly digitized retail investment business
- By: James Langton
- January 17, 2022 January 17, 2022
- 14:21
Four in 10 financial workers feeling burned out
Only about half said their employer helps them cope with workplace stress
- By: IE Staff
- January 17, 2022 November 21, 2023
- 14:17
People
Royce Mendes joins Desjardins
The former CIBC economist is Desjardins’ new head of macro strategy
- By: IE Staff
- January 17, 2022 January 17, 2022
- 12:58
Gold prices lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets also rise
The S&P/TSX composite index climbed 244.33 points to 32,000.10
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 17:03
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
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