Stock buybacks benefit retail investors, research suggests
A paper argues that buybacks add liquidity, curb volatility and reduce trading costs
- By: James Langton
- October 5, 2021 October 5, 2021
- 15:56
Top Stories in News
A national regulator? Sure, but it will take a miracle
Ontario taskforce chair sees stalemate on national regulator and passport
- By: James Langton
- October 5, 2021 October 5, 2021
- 15:00
Research and Markets
Equity managers’ performance mixed over past 12 months
Most Canadian small- and mid-cap managers outperformed their index, according to the latest SPIVA scorecard
- By: Michelle Schriver
- October 5, 2021 August 26, 2022
- 14:45
From the Regulators
Cary List, Jim Sinclair join OSC’s independent Investor Advisory Panel
The pair will replace Patti Best and Harvey Naglie on Nov. 1
- By: IE Staff
- October 5, 2021 October 5, 2021
- 14:33
Research and Markets
Fed watchdog to investigate officials’ financial trades
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren also urged the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate the investments by three Fed officials
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- October 5, 2021 October 5, 2021
- 13:53
Outlooks of entrepreneurs dip “steeply,” finds CFIB barometer
CFIB is asking the federal government to extend wage and rent supplements set to expire
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- October 5, 2021 October 5, 2021
- 13:45
IMF trimming global growth forecast due to rising risks
The managing director warned of higher inflation and lack of access to vaccines in many countries
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- October 5, 2021 October 5, 2021
- 13:43
CIBC introduces new depositary receipts
The expanded CDR lineup provides more opportunities for Canadians to invest in global companies
- By: IE Staff
- October 5, 2021 October 5, 2021
- 13:23
Products
Canadian ETFs took in only $2.2 billion in September
The flows were still more than September 2020’s seasonally low inflow of $1 billion
- By: IE Staff
- October 5, 2021 October 13, 2021
- 12:37
Industry News
Mackenzie launches private infrastructure fund
The fund is the second collaboration with Northleaf Capital Partners
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- October 5, 2021 October 6, 2021
- 08:57
From the Regulators
Complex ETFs to face SEC scrutiny
Leveraged and inverse ETFs may present risks that go beyond retail investors, Gary Gensler said
- By: James Langton
- October 4, 2021 October 13, 2021
- 16:50
Big banks surf pandemic waves, competitive swells
Built-in advantages will enable G-SIBs to emerge stronger than ever in 2022, Moody's says
- By: James Langton
- October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021
- 16:22
IDC WIN acquires insurance assets from AFL Groupe Financier
The Guardian Capital subsidiary bought the Quebec firm's life and health insurance business and seg fund assets
- By: IE Staff
- October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021
- 16:10
Will gold still drive TSX gains next year? Fund managers weigh in
Fund managers have mixed feelings about 2026 — they're optimistic about multiple sectors, but see continued risk on the global trade front
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 09:17
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
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
Sisu Investment boosts its stake in Wilmington Capital
Sisu paid $6.5 million to gain a more prominent minority shareholder position
- By: Kevin Press
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 11:39
With CRM3 around the corner, here’s how financial services firms are preparing
Total cost reporting will increase fee transparency, put more onus on advisors to demonstrate their value to clients
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 01:00
Financial industry’s New Year’s resolutions
Optimism for tech and growth comes with market and macroeconomic concerns
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 29, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 01:00
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
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
ETFs find favour as building blocks of other funds
They are increasingly being used for fixed income, foreign equities exposure
- By: Pierre Théroux
- December 29, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 01:26
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