SEC commissioner decries poor guidance, enforcement in crypto space
A popular trading platform has settled allegations that it violated rules as an unregistered exchange
- By: James Langton
- August 9, 2021 August 9, 2021
- 16:12
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Pandemic-driven excess deaths ease: StatsCan
The average age for Covid-19 deaths dropped in 2021
- By: James Langton
- August 9, 2021 August 9, 2021
- 16:09
Court approves Bridging Finance sale process
PwC will hold a two-stage sale for the fund manager and its assets
- By: James Langton
- August 9, 2021 December 23, 2021
- 15:59
From the Regulators
Massive microcap fraud scheme run from Canada, SEC says
The alleged schemes generated over US$1 billion in penny stock sales
- By: James Langton
- August 9, 2021 August 9, 2021
- 15:53
Blackstone REIT to buy WPT Industrial REIT in deal worth US$3.1B including debt
The sale is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 9, 2021 August 9, 2021
- 15:10
People
BMO hires director of ETF capital markets
Greg Walker has extensive fixed income experience
- By: IE Staff
- August 9, 2021 August 9, 2021
- 15:02
Canadian business community largely supportive of vaccine passport system
Quebec will require proof of vaccination to access non-essential services where Covid-19 transmission is high
- By: Ross Marowits
- August 9, 2021 August 9, 2021
- 14:59
Equities may face margin pressure in months ahead
Most S&P 500 companies beat expectations in the most recent quarter as sales growth soared, but managers warn that strength may not last
- By: Mark Burgess
- August 9, 2021 August 9, 2021
- 14:53
Industry News
Brookfield Reinsurance to buy U.S. insurer American National for US$5.1 billion
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2022
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 9, 2021 August 9, 2021
- 14:49
Industry News
Feds launch consultations on increasing charities’ disbursement quotas
Finance is seeking comments about raising the rate and giving the CRA better enforcement tools
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- August 9, 2021 August 9, 2021
- 12:09
Finance looking for input on underused housing tax
The proposal is for a 1% annual tax on the value of vacant real estate owned by non-residents
- By: Maddie Johnson
- August 9, 2021 August 9, 2021
- 11:59
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
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
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