U.S. economy up 6.4% in Q1
The coming year could prove to be the strongest for the U.S. economy in decades, say economists
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- June 24, 2021 June 24, 2021
- 10:23
Top Stories in News
From the Regulators
MFDA fines and bans rep who borrowed from a client
The client was repaid, but the funds used to repay the client came from a mysterious source
- By: James Langton
- June 23, 2021 June 23, 2021
- 17:53
Research and Markets
Technology saved the economy but may upend the job market
Labour reallocation in the wake of the pandemic may take longer than expected, TD says
- By: James Langton
- June 23, 2021 June 23, 2021
- 16:51
Industry News
Senate passes bill addressing tax treatment of selling farms, fisheries to kids
A private member's bill has beaten the odds, and the clock, in passing
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- June 23, 2021 June 30, 2021
- 15:46
Canadian investors have lofty return expectations
Most investors aren't equipped to withstand the level of risk needed for outsized returns
- By: IE Staff
- June 23, 2021 June 23, 2021
- 15:25
From the Regulators
CFRs won’t disrupt DSC sales ahead of ban
Regulators are granting relief from certain CFR requirements to allow DSC sales until a ban takes effect
- By: James Langton
- June 23, 2021 June 23, 2021
- 15:05
Industry News
Big U.S. banks to employees: Return to the office vaccinated
Several banks will require documented proof or declaration of vaccination
- By: Ken Sweet, The Associated Press
- June 23, 2021 June 23, 2021
- 13:57
Life insurance claims related to Covid-19 increase amid second wave
Last year, December had the second-highest monthly total for individual claims attributable to the virus
- By: IE Staff
- June 23, 2021 June 23, 2021
- 13:46
Products
Kaleido increases admin fees for scholarship plans
The change comes after nearly 10 years without an increase
- By: IE Staff
- June 23, 2021 June 23, 2021
- 13:40
CIBC buying minority stake in Chicago-based financial firm
The investment in Loop Capital allows the bank to expand its U.S. wealth management business
- By: IE Staff
- June 23, 2021 June 23, 2021
- 13:35
Industry News
Financial firms made big pledges about racial justice last year. What’s happened since?
Many firms have new targets and strategies, but real change will take time
- By: Melissa Shin
- June 23, 2021 November 17, 2022
- 13:05
CSA takes national approach to crowdfunding
New rules increase maximum limits for issuers and investors
- By: James Langton
- June 23, 2021 June 23, 2021
- 12:51
Court rejects law firm’s request to represent retail investors in Bridging Finance case
A judge has given PwC 60 days to sort out funds' finances before appointing lawyers to represent investors
- By: James Langton
- June 23, 2021 December 23, 2021
- 11:39
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