January jobs slide wiped out fall employment gains
The economy lost almost 213,000 jobs last month
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- February 5, 2021 February 5, 2021
- 12:20
Top Stories in News
Digital glitches get stitches
Firms' tech update troubles can be a key source of operational failures, the FCA has found
- By: James Langton
- February 5, 2021 February 5, 2021
- 12:16
U.S. employers added just 49K jobs in January
The increase made scarcely any dent in the nearly 10 million jobs that remain lost
- By: Christopher S. Rugaber, The Associated Press
- February 5, 2021 February 5, 2021
- 11:11
From the Regulators
U.S. securities watchdogs reviewing recent stock market turbulence
The market battle that involved GameStop, AMC has sparked a review of trading practices
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- February 5, 2021 February 5, 2021
- 10:16
Closet indexing class action gets the go-ahead
B.C. court certifies claim against RBC GAM alleging investors overpaid
- By: James Langton
- February 4, 2021 February 4, 2021
- 16:42
Fight against modern slavery to reshape supply chains: Fitch
Holding firms to account for their suppliers' labour practices could change product sourcing, report says
- By: James Langton
- February 4, 2021 February 4, 2021
- 15:59
CSA seeks to streamline registration reporting
Proposals would focus outside activity reporting, curb duplicate filings and enhance business title reporting
- By: James Langton
- February 4, 2021 February 4, 2021
- 15:58
Research and Markets
Clients may want to rethink their moving plans: CIBC
Think twice before investing in real estate outside urban centres, a new report cautions
- By: IE Staff
- February 4, 2021 February 4, 2021
- 15:13
People
Pat Chiefalo to depart BlackRock
Feb. 5 will be the industry vet's last day
- By: Fiona Collie
- February 4, 2021 February 4, 2021
- 15:02
Products
Franklin Templeton introduces new innovation funds
The funds focus on companies that leverage new technologies and changes within their industries
- By: IE Staff
- February 4, 2021 February 4, 2021
- 13:52
From the Regulators
SEC alleges asset manager duped investors
Regulator says firm used Ponzi tactics to fund distributions
- By: James Langton
- February 4, 2021 February 4, 2021
- 12:39
Industry News
Canaccord sells stake in U.K. wealth business
The deal will lead to net proceeds of approximately $210 million
- By: James Langton
- February 4, 2021 February 4, 2021
- 12:12
Industry News
Work from home tax deduction could cost feds $260 million: PBO
Claims are expected to skyrocket this year
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 4, 2021 February 4, 2021
- 11:26
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