SEC approves Nasdaq’s plan to require board diversity
Companies that don’t meet diversity criteria must explain why they couldn’t comply
- By: Alexandra Olson
- August 6, 2021 August 6, 2021
- 16:50
Top Stories in News
From the Regulators
More than US$3.5M awarded to three whistleblowers
The SEC has given out approximately US$950 million to 193 whistleblowers since 2012
- By: IE Staff
- August 6, 2021 August 6, 2021
- 15:17
SEC orders US$13M in disgorgement, penalties in first decentralized finance case
Two men from Florida agreed to the penalties without admitting or denying the charges
- By: IE Staff
- August 6, 2021 August 6, 2021
- 13:38
From the Regulators
Two firms refused to compensate clients last year, report says
OBSI’s Joint Regulators Committee said client compensation has fallen $1.3 million short of the recommended payout over three years
- By: Mark Burgess
- August 6, 2021 August 6, 2021
- 13:05
People
Dean Connor appointed to CPP Investments board
Ex-Sun Life Financial CEO begins three-year term as a director with the pension fund
- By: IE Staff
- August 6, 2021 August 6, 2021
- 12:05
Research and Markets
Fed should start trimming bond purchases, says Democratic senator
A number of Republicans have already criticized the Fed for not beginning to taper
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- August 6, 2021 August 6, 2021
- 11:02
Unemployment rate at lowest level since March
July's job gains were seen primarily in Ontario and in the service sector
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 6, 2021 August 6, 2021
- 10:28
U.S. added 943,000 jobs in July
The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4%, as the U.S. economy bounces back
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- August 6, 2021 August 6, 2021
- 10:10
Industry News
Leah Anderson appointed interim CDIC head
The senior Finance Canada official is stepping in after Peter Routledge's departure
- By: IE Staff
- August 5, 2021 August 5, 2021
- 13:39
July housing sales in Toronto down compared to last year, but still above average
The average home price continued to climb
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 5, 2021 August 5, 2021
- 12:18
FSRA guidance on mortgage sector code takes effect
The Ontario regulator said it will consider adherence to the code when assessing suitability for licensing
- By: IE Staff
- August 5, 2021 August 5, 2021
- 12:15
Industry News
Manulife beats expectations as second-quarter profit surges to $2.6 billion
Global wealth and asset management net inflows reached $8.6 billion
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 5, 2021 August 5, 2021
- 12:12
Industry News
Sun Life Q2 profit increases 73% to $900 million
Canada was the biggest contributor to net profits in the quarter
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 5, 2021 August 5, 2021
- 12:05
Gold prices lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets also rise
The S&P/TSX composite index climbed 244.33 points to 32,000.10
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 17:03
Opinion: ETF investing in 2026
After a record-breaking year for new product launches, old-fashioned strategies are still a solid choice for portfolios
- By: Amin Barakat
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 12:48
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
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