A primer on tax and cryptocurrencies in Canada
Whether earnings from crypto are considered business income or a capital gain depends on the holder’s behaviour
- By: Gail J. Cohen
- November 25, 2021 November 24, 2021
- 09:01
Top Stories in News
From the Regulators
Quadrus settles with MFDA over lapses in sales practices
Incentive structure favoured in-house funds over third-party funds, regulator found
- By: James Langton
- November 24, 2021 November 24, 2021
- 16:53
Help investors beat FOMO
An OSC Dialogue panellist highlighted the need for investor coaching
- By: Katie Keir
- November 24, 2021 November 24, 2021
- 16:46
OSC provides funds to Prosper Canada
The national charity will receive a total of $2.7 million over three years
- By: IE Staff
- November 24, 2021 November 24, 2021
- 16:15
Liberals set to introduce bill with targeted pandemic aid for businesses, workers
High unemployment and labour shortages help explain why the government wants to target aid
- By: Jordan Press
- November 24, 2021 November 24, 2021
- 15:28
IIROC elects new board director
Debra Doucette takes the role as Holly A. Benson steps down
- By: IE Staff
- November 24, 2021 November 24, 2021
- 15:25
Exchanges, clearing firms to face growing disruption
Clearinghouses could benefit from regulatory reform efforts, Fitch says
- By: James Langton
- November 24, 2021 November 24, 2021
- 13:07
Companies with little to report embracing TCFD rules the most
Banks are so far the biggest followers of climate disclosure standards, Moody's ESG finds
- By: James Langton
- November 24, 2021 November 24, 2021
- 12:56
Industry News
How to better serve a diverse clientele
A panel at FP Canada's conference suggested ways to overcome the barriers some clients face
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- November 24, 2021 November 24, 2021
- 12:41
U.S. jobless claims hit 52-year low after seasonal adjustments
Employers have made 18 million new hires since April 2020
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- November 24, 2021 November 24, 2021
- 11:14
Research and Markets
U.S. GDP slowed sharply in Q3 but big rebound expected in Q4
Growth could surge to an 8% rate in the fourth quarter, some economists say
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- November 24, 2021 November 24, 2021
- 11:04
IOSCO seeks standards for ESG ratings, data
Review of ESG ratings highlights conflict, transparency concerns
- By: James Langton
- November 24, 2021 November 24, 2021
- 09:23
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