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
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Fund managers call on industry to address ESG confusion
Greenwashing remains a concern as assets in sustainable funds grow
- By: Maddie Johnson
- October 1, 2021 October 1, 2021
- 13:16
From the Regulators
Retail investor protection under review in EU
ESMA reviews rules amid rise of meme stocks, robos and digital disclosure
- By: James Langton
- October 1, 2021 October 1, 2021
- 13:14
Recovery hampered as inflation hits new highs in U.S., Europe
Economic recovery from the pandemic is restrained in both economies, even with U.S. consumer spending rising healthily
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, David McHugh, The Associated Press
- October 1, 2021 October 1, 2021
- 11:48
GDP fell 0.1% in July, smaller than forecasted contraction
Statistics Canada had initially estimated a contraction of 0.4% for July, but eased pandemic restrictions helped
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 1, 2021 October 1, 2021
- 11:31
Philip Petursson moves to IG Wealth
Petursson is the firm's first chief investment strategist
- By: Katie Keir
- October 1, 2021 October 1, 2021
- 11:05
From the Regulators
Ex-rep fined, suspended for churning vulnerable client
The client lost $1.3 million to risky trading that generated $232,000 in commissions
- By: James Langton
- September 30, 2021 September 30, 2021
- 16:07
Household assets to approach $10 trillion by 2030
Asset growth will slow amid evolving demographics, Investor Economics forecasts
- By: James Langton
- September 30, 2021 September 30, 2021
- 15:20
New crypto kid in CSA sandbox is publicly traded
The BCSC grants time-limited regulatory relief to Netcoins
- By: James Langton
- September 30, 2021 September 30, 2021
- 14:54
Canadian market could outperform U.S. for rest of 2021: BMO strategist
Materials, industrials have the best earnings outlook, says Brian Belski
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- September 30, 2021 September 30, 2021
- 14:26
TD fined over account fee disclosure failure
The bank was fined $400,000 after it overcharged seniors $31 million
- By: James Langton
- September 30, 2021 September 30, 2021
- 14:03
Biden’s U.S. government overhaul plan at risk
The plan involves raising taxes on corporations and the wealthy, using the funds to expand government programs
- By: Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press
- September 30, 2021 September 30, 2021
- 13:41
Novacap closes private fund focused on financial services
The fund, focused on mid-sized North American companies, raised $417 million
- By: IE Staff
- September 30, 2021 September 30, 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