What to look for in global dividend ETFs
Total returns for the category lagged last year, but many funds offer healthy payouts
- By: Rudy Luukko
- February 9, 2021 January 27, 2021
- 00:30
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Research and Markets
Second wave sees surge in mortality, shift in those affected: StatsCan
Excess deaths resumed in the fall but younger, western Canadians were more affected, the agency said
- By: James Langton
- February 8, 2021 February 8, 2021
- 16:03
Scotiabank renews lease in Toronto, but vacating top floors of Scotia Plaza tower
The move comes as the pandemic forces companies to rethink their office spaces with many employees working from home
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 8, 2021 February 8, 2021
- 14:52
Research and Markets
Average Toronto home price to top $1 million for first time in 2021
The real estate board says the supply of listings is not keeping up with growth in transactions
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- February 8, 2021 February 8, 2021
- 13:37
Pandemic joins cyber, climate risk on list of key economic concerns
GRI survey of financial institutions finds confidence in financial system, despite risks
- By: James Langton
- February 8, 2021 February 8, 2021
- 12:51
Industry News
CME Group pulls derivatives out of the Ether
The derivatives exchange launched new crypto futures
- By: James Langton
- February 8, 2021 February 8, 2021
- 12:46
Retail investor rush may spark reform: Moody’s
Retail brokers, CCPs, exchanges could see changes prompted by Reddit saga
- By: James Langton
- February 8, 2021 February 8, 2021
- 12:42
Industry News
Share of insolvencies increased among debtors aged 50 and older
Older debtors saw the largest declines in income, report says
- By: IE Staff
- February 8, 2021 February 8, 2021
- 12:34
Stock buybacks to return after pandemic pause: Fitch
Earnings recovery expected to spur resumption of repurchase activity, the rating agency said
- By: James Langton
- February 5, 2021 February 5, 2021
- 16:54
Investor advocates give Ontario task force report mixed reviews
FAIR Canada supports tougher investor protection measures, but questions other proposals
- By: James Langton
- February 5, 2021 February 5, 2021
- 16:05
From the Regulators
SEC considers money market reforms
The pandemic revealed money market funds are still susceptible to extreme market stress
- By: James Langton
- February 5, 2021 February 5, 2021
- 14:21
Research and Markets
Consumer, business insolvencies down 30% last year
Overall, Canadian insolvency filings were at a 20-year low in 2020
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 5, 2021 February 5, 2021
- 13:40
From the Regulators
Crypto hedge fund founder admits fraud
An Australian man pleaded guilty after draining almost US$90 million from investors
- By: James Langton
- February 5, 2021 February 5, 2021
- 12:25
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