Desjardins eliminating commissions for direct investors
The Montreal-based co-op is the latest Canadian firm to offer no-fee trading
- By: IE Staff
- September 13, 2021 September 13, 2021
- 15:58
Top Stories in News
As Delta wanes, risks to global recovery ease: Moody’s
Cases are still rising in Canada, but they're starting to fall elsewhere
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2021 September 13, 2021
- 15:19
Economic recovery remains a bumpy ride
RBC cuts 2021 provincial forecasts, despite positive momentum in most regions
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2021 September 13, 2021
- 15:12
VersaBank plans Nasdaq IPO
The fintech seeks to expand its platform, consider acquisitions
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2021 September 13, 2021
- 15:05
Global credit conditions looking up: Fitch
After a tough 2020, corporate rating upgrades outnumber downgrades this year
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2021 September 13, 2021
- 15:04
NDP capital gains tax proposal would raise $45 billion over 5 years: PBO
The party pledged to increase the capital gains inclusion rate to 75%
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- September 13, 2021 September 13, 2021
- 13:53
Democrats seek corporate, wealthy tax hikes for $3.5T plan
The proposed top tax rate would revert to 39.6% on couples earning more than $450,000
- By: The Associated Press
- September 13, 2021 September 13, 2021
- 13:34
People
Sun Life appoints first chief sustainability officer
Alanna Boyd's mandate is to build on the company's long-term economic, environmental and social commitments
- By: IE Staff
- September 13, 2021 September 13, 2021
- 11:41
Products
Vanguard adds to mutual fund lineup
Both funds employ global diversification and active management
- By: IE Staff
- September 13, 2021 September 13, 2021
- 11:16
Tory pledge to expand DTC eligibility would cost $177M over five years
Promise to extend sickness benefits would cost $4B over the same time period
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- September 10, 2021 September 13, 2021
- 14:54
From the Regulators
AMF seeks to enhance financial industry complaint handling
Proposal would harmonize standards throughout Quebec's financial sector
- By: James Langton
- September 10, 2021 September 10, 2021
- 13:46
IFIC names new board leader for 2021-22
The organization also released a year in review summary that highlighted key themes
- By: IE Staff
- September 10, 2021 September 10, 2021
- 12:54
Research and Markets
Households stacked cash, mortgage debt in Q2
Mortgage borrowing jumps amid low rates, tougher rules
- By: James Langton
- September 10, 2021 September 10, 2021
- 12:02
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
Bank of Japan hikes policy rate
Rise in benchmark short-term rate to 0.75% is aimed at curbing inflation
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 09:38
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
SEC sanctions key figures in FTX scandal
Execs that previously pleaded guilty in fraud case accept regulatory sanctions
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 13:42
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
FP Canada releases CFP, QAFP exam results for October
QAFP exam has one more sitting before title protection transition ends
- By: IE Staff
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 13:08
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