Canadian DB plans rose in Q2, but risks loom: RBC report
Looming headwinds could include high equity valuations, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty
- By: IE Staff
- July 29, 2021 July 29, 2021
- 11:40
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iA Financial reports solid profits in Q2
Sales were up in iA’s individual insurance and wealth management divisions
- By: IE Staff
- July 29, 2021 July 29, 2021
- 11:32
Industry News
Financial industry backs Canadian bid to host ISSB
Freeland sent a formal letter making the case for a Canadian headquarters for sustainability standards
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 29, 2021 July 29, 2021
- 10:55
Purpose launches software ETF in Europe
The fund will list on the London Stock Exchange as part of a partnership with HANetf
- By: IE Staff
- July 29, 2021 July 29, 2021
- 10:47
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CPP Investments appoints new head of private equity
Suyi Kim most recently served as the pension plan’s head of Asia Pacific
- By: IE Staff
- July 29, 2021 July 29, 2021
- 10:37
U.S. economy surpasses pre-pandemic size with 6.5% Q2 growth
The economy is expected to expand as much as 7% this year, though a resurgent virus could interfere
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- July 29, 2021 July 29, 2021
- 09:44
CSA proposes streamlined capital raising
The proposal would allow eligible issuers to raise up to $10 million annually
- By: IE Staff
- July 28, 2021 July 28, 2021
- 15:04
Risks lie in wait for investors
Covid-19 is far from over, but prepared investors can withstand its effects
- By: Michelle Schriver
- July 28, 2021 July 28, 2021
- 14:25
Industry News
Federal Reserve notes improving economy, a step toward easing support
More progress is needed on employment, price stability before tapering bond purchases, Powell says
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- July 28, 2021 July 28, 2021
- 14:24
From the Regulators
IIROC’s client identifier requirements take full effect
The measures enhance market monitoring and investigations
- By: IE Staff
- July 28, 2021 July 28, 2021
- 13:34
From the Regulators
FSRA issues guidance for pension plan administrators
The guidance details administrators' fiduciary duties, including addressing conflicts
- By: IE Staff
- July 28, 2021 July 28, 2021
- 12:56
Pascal launches standalone behavioural finance tool
InvestorEQ uses psychometric modules to give advisors insight on clients’ investing behaviours
- By: IE Staff
- July 28, 2021 July 28, 2021
- 11:07
Research and Markets
Annual rate of inflation hits 3.1% in June
The result was down slightly from May's high
- By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
- July 28, 2021 July 28, 2021
- 10:06
Stock markets rise with the latest U.S. economic data ‘sending the right signals’
The S&P/TSX composite index rose 58.63 points to 32,058.73
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 17:07
Bank of Canada governing council says trade uncertainty clouding outlook
The central bank issued a summary of its overnight-rate deliberations earlier this month
- By: Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 14:00
Consumer confidence in U.S. slides in December to lowest level since tariffs rolled out in April
Americans’ assessments of their current economic situation tumbled: survey
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 10:56
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
Impersonation scams threaten advisors and their clients
High-profile firms and their clients were targeted in 2025
- By: IE Staff
- December 24, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 01:34
CPP Investments signs new European data centre partnership with Goodman Group
The pension fund's 50% share of the initial capital commitment is roughly $1.8 billion
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 09:24
U.S.-based notetaking AI to use Canadian data centre for advisor data
Woodgate Financial Inc., Assante Financial Management Ltd., are among Focal's customers
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 23, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 08:00
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
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