FCA set to revise rules for SPACs
The U.K. regulator promises consultation on tougher investor protections, with aim to boost SPAC listings
- By: James Langton
- March 31, 2021 March 31, 2021
- 12:59
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Household consumption drops for first time since financial crisis: StatsCan
Economic shutdowns and restrictions led to a 3.2% decline in consumption last year
- By: James Langton
- March 31, 2021 March 31, 2021
- 12:51
From the Regulators
Driving privileges at risk for securities scofflaws in B.C.
The BCSC can block drivers' licences and plates for those who fail to pay regulatory sanctions
- By: James Langton
- March 31, 2021 March 31, 2021
- 12:33
Industry News
Fund companies announce a bevy of new ETF launches
Dynamic Funds, Guardian Capital and CIBC Asset Management all have new products
- By: IE Staff
- March 31, 2021 March 31, 2021
- 11:36
Research and Markets
Economy grew 0.7% in January, StatsCan says
The positive result topped expectations
- By: Jordan Press, Craig Wong, The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press
- March 31, 2021 March 31, 2021
- 11:01
From the Regulators
Industry group recommends advice-focused SRO
A forum of industry associations hopes a consolidated SRO will create a more level playing field while strengthening investor protection
- By: Melissa Shin
- March 31, 2021 August 8, 2022
- 10:01
From the Regulators
Bankruptcy no escape hatch for regulatory sanctions, court rules
A court has found that penalties imposed by the BCSC should survive the bankruptcy process
- By: James Langton
- March 30, 2021 March 30, 2021
- 15:07
Research and Markets
No need to sweat higher rates just yet: NBF
Robust household finances shouldn't be undone by rising rates anytime soon, report says
- By: James Langton
- March 30, 2021 March 30, 2021
- 13:33
Better childcare key to growth: C.D. Howe
The think tank argues for "aggressive incrementalism" rather than a wholesale change to childcare
- By: James Langton
- March 30, 2021 March 30, 2021
- 13:16
Equitable Life names new president and CEO
Fabien Jeudy succeeds Ronald Beettam, who is retiring after 16 years with the company
- By: IE Staff
- March 30, 2021 March 30, 2021
- 11:53
Geographical diversification is harder to come by, report says
Correlations for global equities have become less differentiated, according to a report from Capital Group
- By: IE Staff
- March 30, 2021 March 30, 2021
- 10:36
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan earned total fund net return of 8.6% in 2020
The plan earned $18.0 billion in investment income in 2020
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 30, 2021 March 30, 2021
- 10:17
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