DIY trend seen fuelling demand for advisors
A report from Greenwich says technology makes investing more accessible but no less complex
- By: James Langton
- February 22, 2022 February 22, 2022
- 15:51
Top Stories in News
Bridging Finance investors face more than $1 billion in losses
PwC seeks court approval to abandon the firm's sale and continue liquidation
- By: James Langton
- February 22, 2022 March 29, 2022
- 15:25
Research and Markets
CI acquires California-based RIA with US$5B in assets
CI CEO MacAlpine says pipeline for new deals remains "robust" despite market volatility
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 22, 2022 February 22, 2022
- 12:56
Slower start to RRSP season for mutual funds
ETF sales up in January, mutual funds down as markets swoon
- By: James Langton
- February 22, 2022 February 22, 2022
- 12:06
Research and Markets
Outlook for interest rates, inflation are key trends as banks set to report earnings
The results come as investors shift from growth stocks to more value-oriented options like banks
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- February 22, 2022 February 22, 2022
- 11:49
From the Regulators
U.S. interest rates should rise steadily from March: NY Fed president
John Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, sees no ‘compelling argument to take a big step at the beginning’ of steady…
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- February 18, 2022 February 18, 2022
- 15:01
CFR sweep to provide clarity to industry
Regulators will review "a sizable number" of firms, a panellist said at KYP webinar
- By: Michelle Schriver
- February 18, 2022 February 18, 2022
- 11:58
Industry News
Canadian retail sales dropped 1.8% in December
Sales dropped in eight of 11 subsectors including furniture, down 11.3%
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 18, 2022 February 18, 2022
- 11:47
BMO launches lending program for Black entrepreneurs
With this announcement, three of the Big Six now have specialized lending programs
- By: Melissa Shin
- February 18, 2022 February 18, 2022
- 09:01
New guidance targets unfair incentive practices
CCIR-CISRO proposals aim to align incentive structures with fairness principles
- By: James Langton
- February 17, 2022 February 17, 2022
- 15:39
From the Regulators
DIY investing propels complaints to record levels
Service issues overtook suitability as top concern, OBSI reports
- By: James Langton
- February 17, 2022 February 17, 2022
- 15:02
Research and Markets
Cross-border investment soared in 2021: StatsCan
Unprecedented levels were reached both in Canada and abroad
- By: James Langton
- February 17, 2022 February 17, 2022
- 14:40
Return to normal may imperil financial stability, FSB warns
The combination of leverage with rising real estate and other asset valuations is a vulnerability
- By: James Langton
- February 17, 2022 February 17, 2022
- 14:01
Canada, U.S. stock markets rebound on Friday
Precious metals action calms, while Dow Jones tops 50K
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 17:05
FSB flags repo market’s risk to global system
Report calls for action on data gaps, surveillance, leverage
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:49
U.S. effective tariff rate down on trade deals
Trade deficit remains unchanged amid shifting tariff policy, Fitch reports
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:27
Lawyer sanctioned in fake GIC scheme
Trust account used in fraud, misappropriation, Law Society finds
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:47
High court declines to hear Ponzi insurance case
Policy failed to cover hedge fund investment that turned out to be a fraud
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 12:49
Pair ran massive market manipulation scheme: SEC
Firm allegedly touted stocks on social media, while selling its holdings
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 15:24
CFA Society Toronto announces undergrad awards
The honours will be presented Feb. 12, at the association's Embrace the Challenge event
- By: IE Staff
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:43
Strategizing for clients with multiple retirement accounts
Start with flexibility, tax efficiency, simplicity
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 09:22
AI shaping performance in four insurance subsectors: report
Brokers, MGAs, software providers and TPAs set to evolve
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 08:00
Industry moves: François Trahan joins BMO as chief investment strategist
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- January 12, 2026 January 9, 2026
- 04:00
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
Product roundup: Interactive Brokers launches RRIF
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 13:35
New year, new records: Canada’s ETF industry starts 2026 off with a bang
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 11:57
Product roundup: Picton Investments to debut private equity fund
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 2, 2026 February 3, 2026
- 16:00