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
Canada, U.S. stock markets rebound on Friday
Precious metals action calms, while Dow Jones tops 50K
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 17:05
FSB flags repo market’s risk to global system
Report calls for action on data gaps, surveillance, leverage
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:49
U.S. effective tariff rate down on trade deals
Trade deficit remains unchanged amid shifting tariff policy, Fitch reports
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:27
Lawyer sanctioned in fake GIC scheme
Trust account used in fraud, misappropriation, Law Society finds
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:47
High court declines to hear Ponzi insurance case
Policy failed to cover hedge fund investment that turned out to be a fraud
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 12:49
Pair ran massive market manipulation scheme: SEC
Firm allegedly touted stocks on social media, while selling its holdings
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 15:24
CFA Society Toronto announces undergrad awards
The honours will be presented Feb. 12, at the association's Embrace the Challenge event
- By: IE Staff
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:43
Strategizing for clients with multiple retirement accounts
Start with flexibility, tax efficiency, simplicity
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 09:22
AI shaping performance in four insurance subsectors: report
Brokers, MGAs, software providers and TPAs set to evolve
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 08:00
Industry moves: François Trahan joins BMO as chief investment strategist
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- January 12, 2026 January 9, 2026
- 04:00
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
Product roundup: Interactive Brokers launches RRIF
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 13:35
New year, new records: Canada’s ETF industry starts 2026 off with a bang
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 11:57
Product roundup: Picton Investments to debut private equity fund
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 2, 2026 February 3, 2026
- 16:00