Social issues rising on asset managers’ radar: ISS ESG
The pandemic has intensified concerns such as labour practices, diversity and safety
- By: James Langton
- October 13, 2020 October 13, 2020
- 17:24
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Scotiabank sells its operations in Antigua and Barbuda
The sale involves two branches and fewer than 75 employees
- By: IE Staff
- October 13, 2020 October 13, 2020
- 16:41
U.S. investors’ love for stocks remains undiminished: FINRA
Research finds disconnect in investors' reported risk tolerance
- By: James Langton
- October 13, 2020 November 5, 2020
- 15:51
Pandemic exposes need for basic income program, expert says
More than $81.6 billion was paid to 8.9 million people through the CERB
- By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
- October 13, 2020 October 13, 2020
- 15:39
Gold companies reward shareholders
Kirkland Lake Gold and Yamana Gold plan to hike dividends
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 13, 2020 October 13, 2020
- 15:02
Bank rating fears have calmed but tough conditions persist: Fitch
Risks to bank ratings lessoned in Q3 as markets stabilized, says Fitch
- By: James Langton
- October 13, 2020 October 13, 2020
- 14:23
Research and Markets
Choppy markets no stockpicker’s delight: S&P DJI
Most active managers underperformed amid extreme volatility
- By: James Langton
- October 13, 2020 October 13, 2020
- 14:16
IIROC extends relief for firms into 2021
Exemptions largely help to accommodate realities of remote working
- By: James Langton
- October 13, 2020 October 13, 2020
- 14:02
People
Michael Lynds joins Picton Mahoney
Lynds will serve as managing director, head of retail business
- By: IE Staff
- October 13, 2020 October 13, 2020
- 11:46
Research and Markets
Rich get richer, poor poorer: Report says pandemic intensified economic disparities
Two in five Canadians say their finances deteriorated during the first wave
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 13, 2020 October 13, 2020
- 11:30
Research and Markets
JPMorgan’s 3Q results improve
U.S. bank saw few loan losses during the quarter
- By: Ken Sweet, The Associated Press
- October 13, 2020 October 13, 2020
- 11:12
Research and Markets
IMF envisions a sharp 4.4% drop in global growth for 2020
If true, the economic contraction would be the worst annual plunge since the Great Depression
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- October 13, 2020 October 13, 2020
- 10:36
Research and Markets
U.S. consumer prices see slight increase in September
The consumer price index rose 0.2% last month
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- October 13, 2020 October 13, 2020
- 10:16
AI names push stock markets higher on Friday
'Hot print' from Micron Technologies boosted enthusiasm for tech stocks, says portfolio manager
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 17:15
Wage growth slowing, ECB data shows
Central bank sees slowdown in wage gains from collective agreements
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 16:43
Bank of Japan hikes policy rate
Rise in benchmark short-term rate to 0.75% is aimed at curbing inflation
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 09:38
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
SEC sanctions key figures in FTX scandal
Execs that previously pleaded guilty in fraud case accept regulatory sanctions
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 13:42
Impersonation scams threaten advisors and their clients
High-profile firms and their clients were targeted in 2025
- By: IE Staff
- December 22, 2025 December 9, 2025
- 01:34
Industry moves: Michelle Connolly joins Q Wealth
Plus, Raymond James gains Richardson advisor, and promotions at BMO, CI GAM, Wellington-Altus and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 16:50
ASC extends safe harbour regime to climate-related disclosures
Provincial regulator can halt trading when misinformation circulates
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 10:47
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