Strong fundamentals to offset headwinds for dealers in 2021: Fitch
The rating agency's outlook for global securities firms is stable despite challenges
- By: James Langton
- November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020
- 16:45
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From the Regulators
Getting ghosted by the markets
ESMA research finds that more than 4% of liquidity is fleeting
- By: James Langton
- November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020
- 16:04
Pandemic points to money market vulnerabilities: IOSCO
Flight to safety, spike in cash needs drove liquidity crunch in certain funds
- By: James Langton
- November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020
- 14:27
Industry News
How to avoid abuse by PoAs for property
FP Canada's ethics session provided tips
- By: Michelle Schriver
- November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020
- 13:45
From the Regulators
Are you smarter than a day trader?
Proposed exemption would allow non-accredited investors to self-certify their sophistication
- By: James Langton
- November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020
- 13:02
Risk of shock to financial system has increased: BoC survey
System remains resilient, but cyber risks and rising defaults are key concerns
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020
- 12:51
Products
Scotia GAM launches low-carbon fund suite
There are three funds in total
- By: IE Staff
- November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020
- 12:19
FCAA warns about crypto miners
Saskatchewan watchdog says unregistered crypto firms are soliciting investors
- By: James Langton
- November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020
- 11:54
From the Regulators
Hearing for failed PACE Securities execs set for 2021
IIROC has set date for disciplinary hearing
- By: James Langton
- November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020
- 11:47
Mutual funds outshone ETFs in October
Data from IFIC for October shows mutual fund sales topping ETF sales
- By: James Langton
- November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020
- 11:42
Research and Markets
Retail sales rose 1.1% in September
Economists on average had expected an increase of 0.2%
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020
- 10:38
Industry News
Ontario moves to shut down insurance side account loophole
Budget proposal linked to legal dispute between hedge fund investor and Canadian insurers
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020
- 10:33
Research and Markets
New Covid-19 aid figures reveal who used CERB
The benefit was predominantly used by people who earned under $47,630 in 2019
- By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
- November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020
- 09:22
Federal court hears new case against Trump’s latest global tariffs
Current challenge deals with levies imposed under the Trade Act of 1974
- By: Mae Anderson and Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 13:02
Technicals over fundamentals
Cheap funding, central bank support, rosy AI forecasts, FOMO and more have kept market valuations elevated — that won’t last forever
- By: Kevin Foley
- April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 11:35
War in Iran sends inflation soaring and the mood of U.S. consumers plunging
Consumer prices rose 3.3%, up from 2.4% in February
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 09:36
Adjudicator in OSC vs. Purpose case steps down
Social relationship with regulator's key witness in case leads to recusal
- By: James Langton
- April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 14:02
Issuers start moving to semi-annual reporting
Venture companies begin opting for less frequent reporting
- By: James Langton
- April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026
- 17:11
Insider rules apply to single-stock vehicles: CSA
Proposal to clarify that reporting rules apply to unitary ETFs, CDRs, notes
- By: James Langton
- April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026
- 17:06
Lower deduction of investment counsel fees hits trusts with AMT
Many trusts may need to amend 2024, 2025 tax returns
- By: Michelle Schriver
- April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 12:43
RBC plans to invest up to $1B through new Canadian growth fund
Bank will also be hiring and expanding in key areas of national importance
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026
- 11:29
When an alter ego trust might be right for your client
They can be a powerful tool when dealing with complicated family dynamics or alternative assets
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 6, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 05:09
Richard McIntyre departs Manulife Wealth, Brett Marchand tapped as next CEO
McIntyre to start a new role later this month
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026
- 12:18
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
Opinion: We need greater governance on life insurance book transfers
The lack of a structured follow-up when a client changes hands can leave the policyholder vulnerable
- By: Rhona Konnelly
- April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 10:57
A golden year for seg funds
Gold prices, equity markets drove strong seg fund sales but couldn’t prevent net outflows in 2025
- By: Joel Kranc
- April 8, 2026 April 9, 2026
- 16:00
Canadian regulators are opening the doors to prediction markets
With Wealthsimple, Questrade and other potential entrants in Canada, industry observers are concerned about possible risks
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 8, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 14:31