Ontario raises small estate limit to $150,000
Small estates can access a simplified probate process
- By: Melissa Shin, Rudy Mezzetta
- February 12, 2021 March 19, 2021
- 14:00
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Research and Markets
Canadians’ financial well-being drops amid pandemic
Women, parents and young Canadians have suffered most, suggests a new well-being index
- By: IE Staff
- February 12, 2021 February 12, 2021
- 13:07
From the Regulators
Fed sets stress test scenarios for 2021
Whether big banks would be resilient to a severe recession, an unemployment spike and a stock market plunge will be tested
- By: James Langton
- February 12, 2021 February 12, 2021
- 13:07
From the Regulators
Advice misconduct costs Aussie banks over $1 billion
Poor advice and fees for no advice prompt client compensation
- By: James Langton
- February 12, 2021 February 12, 2021
- 12:57
Wholesale sales down annually for first time since 2009: StatsCan
Sales down in December, but not as sharply as feared, a Scotia report said
- By: James Langton
- February 12, 2021 February 12, 2021
- 12:54
Unilateral Ontario reforms could hurt harmonization, provincial regs warn
The CSA, excluding the OSC, also urges Ontario to join its passport system
- By: James Langton
- February 12, 2021 February 12, 2021
- 10:14
Industry News
Say no to life settlements, CLHIA advises Ontario
Group warns that vulnerable seniors would be at risk if private member's bill passes
- By: James Langton
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 16:53
SEC halts stock due to social media hype
Inactive company saw trading spike amid online chatter
- By: James Langton
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 16:12
From the Regulators
Pandemic leaves millions financially vulnerable: FCA
More people in the U.K found themselves in precarious financial situations in 2020
- By: James Langton
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 16:02
Research and Markets
Insurers see interest in life and health products despite a ‘tough year’
Both Manulife and Sun Life's Q4 earnings beat analyst expectations
- By: Anita Balakrishnan, The Canadian Press
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 15:41
Industry News
Ontario set for years of post-pandemic deficits without new policy: FAO
Report highlights need for “significant” changes to spending or revenue
- By: Shawn Jeffords
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 13:55
Four new ETFs from National Bank Investments
The new funds have management fees of 0.55% and 0.6%
- By: IE Staff
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 13:23
Industry News
Earnings flat for iA Financial in Q4
Product sales surged in the firm’s wealth management and individual insurance businesses
- By: IE Staff
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 12:32
U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February
The rebound was triggered by the end of a strike at Kaiser Permanente and improved weather across the country
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- April 3, 2026 April 3, 2026
- 09:40
Study analyzes Canadian advisors’ private markets exposure
Private equity was identified as top choice of alternatives asset class
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 3, 2026 April 3, 2026
- 05:16
Energy stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets mixed
Trump address on Iran war rattles market optimism
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 16:59
Tribunal bans absentee Ponzi schemer
Fraudster sentenced in absentia after pleading guilty
- By: James Langton
- April 3, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 02:22
CIRO proposes short-selling reforms
SRO drops mandatory close-out proposal, adds new conduct-based approach
- By: James Langton
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 16:53
ASX inquiry confirms cultural, governance failings
Company prioritized shareholder returns over infrastructure spend: ASIC
- By: James Langton
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 14:18
Two financial planning software programs offer new tools
Conquest, Friedmann AI add features like large language model data migration, insurance quotes
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 3, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 06:00
Manulife Canada raises insurance underwriting limits
Changes come weeks after Manulife Singapore issued world's largest life insurance policy
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 3, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 06:00
Deals: Blue Cross buys StanCorp’s voluntary benefits business
And, multiple investments and acquisitions by private equity, miners
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 3, 2026 April 3, 2026
- 01:42
Industry moves: Fondaction gets a new CEO, B.C. team joins PWL Capital
Plus, appointments at Sun Life, Connor, Clark & Lunn, Sapling Financial and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 14:28
Industry moves: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Canada adds veteran advisor
Plus, EQB gains talent, Fiera CEO on medical leave, and a leadership transition at Hazelview
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 12:00
Bank of Canada says Mendes leaving central bank, Kozicki to retire
Deputy governor posts to filled via an internal recruitment process
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 14:03
Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war
S&P 500 adds another 0.7% after Tuesday's big leap
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 09:26
Product roundup: Aviva introduces pooled global equity fund for Canadian investors
Plus, a new ETF from Vanguard, TD issues a green bond and multiple fund changes announced
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 16:04
CIRO clarifies its prediction markets requirements for dealers
Regulator addresses questions from market participants after Wealthsimple gets approval to launch event contracts
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 12:13