Estate experts seek resolution on beneficiary designation issue
Stakeholders want it to be clear that beneficiary designations indicate the deceased's wishes
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021
- 11:50
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CI GAM launches climate, liquid alt funds
Both products are available in mutual fund and ETF versions
- By: IE Staff
- July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021
- 10:37
Bank of England ditches dividend limits on U.K. banks
The central bank halted dividend hikes for lenders last March before loosening restrictions in December
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021
- 09:34
Research and Markets
Surge in U.S. consumer prices over the past year the highest since 2008
The increase has heightened concerns that the Fed might introduce rate hikes earlier than expected
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021
- 09:25
Rep sanctioned over needless DSC sale
A client eligible for no-loads funds was instead sold a DSC fund to boost the rep's compensation
- By: James Langton
- July 12, 2021 July 12, 2021
- 17:23
Research and Markets
B.C. capital markets report record-setting 2020
Companies and investment funds tapped investors in private and public markets, the BCSC reported
- By: James Langton
- July 12, 2021 July 12, 2021
- 15:34
Cure worse than the disease for younger Canadians
Drug and alcohol deaths surged last year for those under 65, StatsCan reported
- By: James Langton
- July 12, 2021 July 12, 2021
- 14:46
Is the pandemic over? Great, I quit
RBC warns that labour shortages are set to rise as retirements resume and more people are willing to leave their jobs
- By: James Langton
- July 12, 2021 July 12, 2021
- 14:23
Fan-free Olympics saves insurers billions, but prompts risk rethink
Cancelling the games would have set a world record for losses, but the episode will still reshape insurance, Fitch says
- By: James Langton
- July 12, 2021 July 12, 2021
- 14:10
Research and Markets
Bond signals shouldn’t worry investors, reports say
Richardson Wealth and Scotiabank made the case that the reflation trade is not over
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 12, 2021 July 12, 2021
- 12:57
Bank of Canada names Carolyn Rogers as new senior deputy governor
The OSFI and Basel Committee veteran succeeds Carolyn Wilkins as second-in-command
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 12, 2021 July 12, 2021
- 12:20
Products
RBC iShares launches five fixed-income ETFs
The new funds offer exposure to investment-grade U.S. corporate bonds and Treasury bonds
- By: IE Staff
- July 12, 2021 July 12, 2021
- 10:33
Ex-Bridging Finance CEO seeks to upend OSC investigation
David Sharpe alleges the regulator improperly disclosed evidence obtained in compelled testimony
- By: James Langton
- July 9, 2021 December 23, 2021
- 17:50
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
Global private credit market reaches US$3.5 trillion AUM threshold: report
Alternative Credit Council research points to further growth, diversification in 2025
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 10:49
Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product fell 0.3% in October
The agency is forecasting a 0.1% increase for November
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 23, 2025 December 23, 2025
- 09:53
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
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
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: 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