National Bank says no-commission trading was years in the works
The bank wants to increase its client base for its direct brokerage
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 25, 2021 September 7, 2021
- 16:12
Top Stories in News
Liberals target banks, insurers with tax hike on profits over $1 billion
Big financial institutions would also have to pay a pandemic recovery dividend
- By: Mark Burgess
- August 25, 2021 September 20, 2021
- 15:28
From the Regulators
ASIC aims to plug gaps in trading rules
The regulator tightens "payment for order flow" prohibition
- By: James Langton
- August 25, 2021 August 25, 2021
- 13:17
From the Regulators
Investment schemes violated rules, NSSC finds
A written hearing will be held to set sanctions in the case
- By: James Langton
- August 25, 2021 September 21, 2021
- 13:09
Industry News
CSA to host roundtable that tackles greenwashing
A virtual panel will examine a range of regulatory issues driven by the rise of ESG investing
- By: James Langton
- August 25, 2021 August 25, 2021
- 13:01
RBC’s third-quarter profit rises to $4.3B
RBC chief executive David McKay doesn't expect the Covid-19 Delta variant to halt current momentum
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- August 25, 2021 August 25, 2021
- 11:42
National Bank beats Q3 profit expectations
The bank said its third-quarter profit rose to $839 million, up from $602 million a year ago
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- August 25, 2021 August 25, 2021
- 11:16
Products
iA Clarington launches active ETF version of existing fund
The new series began trading on the TSX on Wednesday
- By: Maddie Johnson
- August 25, 2021 August 25, 2021
- 11:00
Reconciliation-focused products could be coming
Indigenous businesses represent a huge untapped investment opportunity, experts say
- By: Melissa Shin
- August 24, 2021 August 25, 2021
- 17:20
Liberals promise new tax-sheltered account for downpayment savings
The First Home Savings Account would allow Canadians under 40 to save $40,000 toward a home purchase
- By: Rudy Mezzetta, The Canadian Press
- August 24, 2021 January 17, 2023
- 17:14
Research and Markets
Consumer credit perks up alongside economy
Outlook for credit demand looks positive despite virus threat, TransUnion says
- By: James Langton
- August 24, 2021 August 24, 2021
- 14:42
Bolstering green finance with blockchain
BIS project seeks to kickstart sustainable finance
- By: James Langton
- August 24, 2021 August 24, 2021
- 14:34
A tariff exemption was Canada’s salvation in 2025. It’s ‘absolutely’ at risk in 2026
Officials are preparing for a review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement in 2026
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:24
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
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
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
Tech roundup: Toronto-based wealthtech expands to Montreal, NYC
Plus, a new TD partnership, and Toronto fintech becomes dark pool partner
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:00
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
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