CI Financial to acquire BDF
The U.S.-based firm has US$4.5 billion in AUM
- By: IE Staff
- August 4, 2020 August 4, 2020
- 10:25
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From the Regulators
OSC confirms all hearings will be remote until further notice
Office of the Secretary will make alternate arrangements for hearings up until December
- By: IE Staff
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 15:47
Almost 60% of Canadian ESG funds outperformed in Q2
In the same quarter, global ESG fund assets hit US$1 trillion, with positive Canadian flows, finds Morningstar
- By: Melissa Shin
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 14:03
Industry News
Feds to create EI for gig workers, extend rent relief for biz
EI-like benefit scant on details but comes as the CERB program winds down
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 12:45
Canadian angel investing set a 10-year record
In 2019, angel investors put up $163.9 million across 299 investments
- By: IE Staff
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 12:37
Research and Markets
Small biz feeling a little more optimistic
CFIB sentiment survey saw an uptick in confidence in July
- By: Michelle Schriver
- July 31, 2020 December 15, 2020
- 12:00
Research and Markets
U.S. consumer spending rose 5.6% in June
Americans who have applied for unemployment has topped 1 million for 19 straight weeks
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 11:23
Industry News
GMP Capital reports Q2 loss
Richardson GMP reports $28.3 billion in AUA
- By: Fiona Collie
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 10:52
Industry News
CI Financial adds to its U.S. wealth business
RIA with US$440 million in AUM acquired via CI subsidiary OCM Capital
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 31, 2020 December 15, 2020
- 10:32
Economy grew 4.5% in May, finds StatsCan
The increase in GDP beat economists' expectations
- By: The Canadian Press, IE Staff
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 10:13
Industry News
Canada Emergency Response Benefit could result in taxes owing
Tax experts offer CERB tips
- By: Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press
- July 30, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 16:10
From the Regulators
OSC issues interim order on startup crowdfunding exemptions
The order was issued in response to the effects of Covid-19 on small businesses
- By: IE Staff
- July 30, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 15:24
TD and RBC extend work from home policy for most staff until 2021
Scotiabank has also announced plans to keep workforce at home
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 30, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 14:20
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
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
FP Canada releases CFP, QAFP exam results for October
QAFP exam has one more sitting before title protection transition ends
- By: IE Staff
- December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 13:08
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