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
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Nicola Wealth launches new venture capital fund
The fund will invest in fast-growing private companies
- By: IE Staff
- September 30, 2021 October 6, 2021
- 12:15
Research and Markets
U.S. unemployment claims rise for third straight week
The highly contagious delta variant may be slowing the recovery in jobs
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- September 30, 2021 September 30, 2021
- 10:28
U.S. slightly revises up its GDP estimate for Q2 to 6.7%
Increased consumer spending contributed to the change
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- September 30, 2021 September 30, 2021
- 10:15
U.K. is no longer the weakest G7 economy
A bigger than foreseen increase in consumer spending has lifted the U.K. above Italy
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- September 30, 2021 September 30, 2021
- 10:11
Sun Life forms new business unit to support client health
The new platform combines group benefits and the insurer's virtual care application
- By: IE Staff
- September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021
- 15:42
Industry News
Powell defends Fed policies, says inflation may persist
Criticism of monetary policy has grown in recent months along with price increases
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021
- 15:38
Banking regulator planning for more volatility in financial sector
Climate change and digitization are the two biggest risks, the Superintendent of Financial Institutions said
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021
- 15:27
From the Regulators
New SRO, total cost reporting on tap for 2022, Morisset says
The CSA chair provided details Wednesday about the new SRO and why he's "all in" on CRM3
- By: James Langton
- September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021
- 15:25
Research and Markets
Mutual fund investors remain more likely to use advisors: survey
However, IFIC's annual survey reveals that a lower proportion of investors felt their advisor's advice was worth the fees
- By: Katie Keir
- September 29, 2021 October 13, 2021
- 14:47
Why sustainability factors may have little credit rating impact: DBRS
Financial materiality is the pivotal test
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021
- 14:34
Regulators to host free events for investors
The activities are part of investor education month and world investor week
- By: IE Staff
- September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021
- 13:04
People
CFA Societies Canada appoints new board leadership, members
Ronald Schwarz succeeds David Smith as chairman
- By: IE Staff
- September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021
- 11:19
Precious metal prices send S&P/TSX composite lower, U.S. markets also decline
The S&P/TSX composite index fell 103.17 points to 31,896.59
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 29, 2025 December 29, 2025
- 17:20
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
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