M&A activity remained hot in Q2
Deal activity was at record levels in the first half of 2021, a report says
- By: James Langton
- August 20, 2021 August 20, 2021
- 12:59
Top Stories in News
Low rates push fixed-income investors toward new instruments
As rate-reset preferreds are called, LRCNs are taking their place
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- August 20, 2021 September 8, 2021
- 11:41
Most big banks to require office-bound workers to be fully vaccinated
The mandates at the banks follow announcements by Sun Life Financial Inc. and others
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press
- August 20, 2021 August 20, 2021
- 11:07
Research and Markets
Retail sales gained 4.2% in June as restrictions eased
The preliminary estimate for July, however, suggests sales may have dipped last month
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 20, 2021 August 20, 2021
- 10:48
British Columbia may end civil jury trials
All jury trials were temporarily suspended due to Covid-19, and civil cases remain halted until 2022
- By: James Langton
- August 19, 2021 August 19, 2021
- 15:22
Make responsible investing part of KYC, suitability, RIA says
The Responsible Investment Association suggested revisions to proposed regulatory amendments
- By: Michelle Schriver
- August 19, 2021 August 19, 2021
- 15:12
From the Regulators
SEC opens access to financial data
The U.S. regulator released APIs for annual and quarterly filings
- By: James Langton
- August 19, 2021 August 19, 2021
- 15:10
Research and Markets
Market performance under Justin Trudeau
Relative to the S&P 500, the S&P/TSX falls short "big time" under the current prime minister, a National Bank report says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- August 19, 2021 August 19, 2021
- 15:02
Research and Markets
Mutual fund assets just shy of $2 trillion in July: IFIC
Net sales of mutual funds outpaced ETF sales, but both dipped compared with June
- By: James Langton
- August 19, 2021 August 19, 2021
- 14:27
Industry News
AGF extends its private alternatives platform
The asset manager has a new private equity partnership with First Ascent Ventures
- By: IE Staff
- August 19, 2021 August 19, 2021
- 12:34
Products
BMO lowers fees for certain funds
The bank also proposed changes to the investment objectives of two ETFs
- By: IE Staff
- August 19, 2021 August 19, 2021
- 12:17
Industry News
Wealthsimple Cash becomes first Canadian service integrated into Twitter’s Tip Jar
The social media platform aims for hassle-free online transactions and more monetization features
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press
- August 19, 2021 August 19, 2021
- 11:11
Research and Markets
U.S. jobless claims hit a pandemic low
Hiring strengthens to meet rising consumer demand
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- August 19, 2021 August 19, 2021
- 10:53
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
Impersonation scams threaten advisors and their clients
High-profile firms and their clients were targeted in 2025
- By: IE Staff
- December 22, 2025 December 9, 2025
- 01:34
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