Americans ramped up retail spending a strong 1.7% last month
High prices aren't deterring consumers from spending
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- November 16, 2021 November 16, 2021
- 11:26
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New Stephen Poloz-backed company aims to make home ownership more attainable
National home prices skyrocketed to an average $716,585 last month
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- November 16, 2021 November 16, 2021
- 11:21
Cboe to acquire NEO Exchange
The acquisition would give the Chicago-based exchange operator 16.5% market share in Canada
- By: Mark Burgess
- November 15, 2021 November 15, 2021
- 17:31
Research and Markets
Big banks are raising cyber defences
A Moody's survey finds global banks are increasing their cybersecurity investment
- By: James Langton
- November 15, 2021 November 15, 2021
- 15:10
FSRA title regime to include “best interest” provision
The regulator is consulting on new title guidance until Dec. 13
- By: James Langton
- November 15, 2021 November 15, 2021
- 15:04
Combating threats in commodity derivatives
IOSCO is proposing revisions to 2011 oversight principles in that space
- By: James Langton
- November 15, 2021 November 15, 2021
- 14:56
Research and Markets
Client assets soar during pandemic: IIAC
Average monthly revenues down, expenses up since Covid-19 hit
- By: James Langton
- November 15, 2021 November 15, 2021
- 14:53
Research and Markets
Canadian manufacturing sales fell in September as chip shortage hurt auto sector
The shortage has forced auto producers to slow or halt production around the world
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 15, 2021 November 15, 2021
- 14:43
SLGI Asset Management introduces new funds
Both the new pool and fund are actively managed
- By: IE Staff
- November 15, 2021 November 15, 2021
- 14:36
OTC derivatives risk indicators have eased: BIS
The gross market values for the contracts were down across the board in 2021
- By: James Langton
- November 15, 2021 November 15, 2021
- 13:30
Research and Markets
Month-over-month homes sales see biggest increase since July 2020: CREA
Increasing prices mean it's time for government to rein in current conditions, BMO economist says
- November 15, 2021 November 15, 2021
- 12:36
Products
Invesco launches ESG versions of Nasdaq ETFs
The funds re-weight companies in the index based on their ESG risk scores
- By: IE Staff
- November 15, 2021 November 15, 2021
- 12:29
Great-West Lifeco raising quarterly dividend to shareholders by 12%
Fellow life insurers Manulife and Sun Life also announced dividend hikes this month
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- November 15, 2021 November 15, 2021
- 11:08
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
AI names push stock markets higher on Friday
'Hot print' from Micron Technologies boosted enthusiasm for tech stocks, says portfolio manager
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 17:15
Wage growth slowing, ECB data shows
Central bank sees slowdown in wage gains from collective agreements
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 16:43
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