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
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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
Research and Markets
Go East, young man
Migration to Atlantic Canada could fuel a regional rebound, RBC says
- By: James Langton
- October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021
- 15:29
Ontario focused on recovery, determined to avoid future lockdowns, throne speech says
A major promise from the 2018 election that has not been fulfilled is a pledge to cut income taxes by 20% for the second income-tax…
- By: Allison Jones, The Canadian Press
- October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021
- 15:15
Research and Markets
Green funds still too small to make a difference
Policy-makers must tackle data, greenwashing issues, IMF says
- By: James Langton
- October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021
- 15:11
Research and Markets
Oil at 7-year high after OPEC+ decides on cautious increase
The decision comes amid stronger demand for oil products like gasoline and jet fuel
- By: The Associated Press
- October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021
- 13:50
Industry News
Sun Life buying U.S. dental benefits company DentaQuest for $3.1 billion
The acquisition will more than double the size of Sun Life's U.S. employee benefits business by revenue
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021
- 13:45
Industry News
Major Quebec financial institutions sign sustainable finance statement
The firms committed to strengthening the province's sustainable finance ecosystem
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021
- 13:39
From the Regulators
Court overturns BCSC asset freeze rulings
Appeal court found that regulator erred in two cases, but not in a third
- By: James Langton
- October 1, 2021 October 1, 2021
- 17:06
Global M&A stays hot in Q3
Deal making this year has already set a full-year record
- By: James Langton
- October 1, 2021 October 1, 2021
- 15:51
Equity issuance hits record heights in 2021: Refinitiv
Global IPOs and secondary offerings set records, at the same time as green bond issuance jumped
- By: James Langton
- October 1, 2021 October 1, 2021
- 14:53
Research and Markets
Insolvencies on the rise in August
Bankruptcy numbers increased and consumer proposals went higher too
- By: James Langton
- October 1, 2021 October 1, 2021
- 14:02
The party hasn’t stopped for Canada’s DB pension plans
Pension plans are on track to end the year in strong financial positions, but there are risks, finds research from Mercer
- By: Maddie Johnson
- October 1, 2021 October 1, 2021
- 13:20
Protests erupt in Iran over currency’s plunge to record low
State TV has reported the resignation of Mohammad Reza Farzin, the head of the central bank
- By: The Associated Press
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 14:25
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
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
Thematic ETF assets grow to US$467.9B in 2025
Tech, climate change account for nearly half of thematic ETF assets
- By: IE Staff
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 13:26
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