“Light planning” could expand access to financial advice
Creating shorter or less comprehensive engagements with clients may allow advisors to serve the underserved
- By: Melissa Shin
- April 29, 2021 April 29, 2021
- 18:47
Top Stories in News
Net-zero pledges to drive corporate action on climate: Moody’s
Tougher stances on emissions and enhanced disclosure are expected to have a big impact
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2021 April 29, 2021
- 17:44
SEC kicks decision on Bitcoin ETF down the road
U.S. regulators will take another 45 days to consider a crypto fund proposal
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2021 May 11, 2021
- 16:35
Research and Markets
Cases are up at OBSI, but client compensation is down
Both the number and average size of successful complaints about investment firms dropped in 2020
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2021 February 2, 2022
- 15:11
Investors bullish on Bitcoin, while advisors remain “overwhelmingly pessimistic”
A recent survey from Horizons ETFs found a striking gap in advisor and investor perceptions
- By: Mark Burgess
- April 29, 2021 May 11, 2021
- 14:19
Outlook for global financial sector improves
Ratings trends in the first quarter point to easing risks
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2021 April 29, 2021
- 13:28
From the Regulators
SRO asks whether rules create barriers to diversity
FINRA said it wants feedback on how its regulations and processes affect industry inclusion
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2021 April 29, 2021
- 13:21
BCSC sanctions blockchain developer
An individual was banned from working in the securities industry for 10 years after admitting that investor money went for personal use
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2021 April 29, 2021
- 12:29
From the Regulators
CSA adopts benchmark oversight regime
Regulators to designate CDOR as the only regulated financial benchmark in Canada
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2021 April 29, 2021
- 12:00
Invesco renames QQQ ETF
The fund company also announced changes to the ETF's management fee
- By: IE Staff
- April 29, 2021 April 29, 2021
- 11:51
Research and Markets
Surging bond yields take a bite out of Canadian DB plans
Investors have been readying themselves for mounting inflationary pressure, said a report from RBC Investor & Treasury Services
- By: IE Staff
- April 29, 2021 April 29, 2021
- 10:55
U.S. economy accelerated at a robust 6.4% in Q1
GDP growth in the current April-June period is expected to be even faster
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- April 29, 2021 April 29, 2021
- 10:26
Breaking down Biden’s proposal on long-term capital gains
A look at what could change and who would be affected
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- April 29, 2021 April 29, 2021
- 10:15
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
SEC charges seven groups in alleged crypto confidence scam
Retail investors targeted by so-called investment groups on social media
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 08:45
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
CPP Investments acquires minor stake in lubricants company Castrol
The pension fund is investing up to US$1.05 billion
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 10:07
Industry moves: Two new adjudicators join Capital Markets Tribunal
Plus, promotions at Harvest and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 08:38
Impersonation scams threaten advisors and their clients
High-profile firms and their clients were targeted in 2025
- By: IE Staff
- December 24, 2025 December 24, 2025
- 01:34
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