Regulators mull redemption fees for investors who sell during market stress
Fund industry pushes back on reforms to address liquidity issues
- By: James Langton
- September 18, 2023 September 14, 2023
- 00:06
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Tighter AMT rules a pain for trusts
Ineligibility for the basic exemption disadvantages commonly used structures
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
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- 14:01
New Horizons CEO talks scale and consolidation
Newsmaker: In a more crowded ETF field, Rohit Mehta says there’s still room for innovation
- By: Melissa Shin
- August 28, 2023 August 28, 2023
- 00:12
No clear consensus on diversity disclosures
The CSA extended the comment period for competing corporate governance proposals
- By: James Langton
- August 28, 2023 August 24, 2023
- 00:04
What’s behind the CSA’s review of ETFs?
Regulators are examining the sector to determine if reforms are needed
- By: James Langton
- August 24, 2023 August 25, 2023
- 16:10
FHSAs find their footing as more firms launch accounts
Advisors see opportunities as the account grows in popularity
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- August 18, 2023 August 28, 2023
- 13:00
SRO proposal highlights investor restitution challenges
Low collection rates and potentially high administration costs raise concern
- By: James Langton
- June 2, 2023 May 31, 2023
- 10:34
Family businesses urged to step up succession
Clients have until end of year to take advantage of looser C-208 rules
- By: Michael McKiernan
- June 2, 2023 June 6, 2023
- 10:33
Global regulators come for crypto
A critical mass of activity shows intent to rein in the industry
- By: James Langton
- June 2, 2023 May 31, 2023
- 10:32
Taking down regulatory silos
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization has a lot more work to do, says Andrew Kriegler, inaugural president and CEO
- By: Greg Meckbach
- June 2, 2023 May 31, 2023
- 10:31
Racial equity and the environment becoming bigger proxy issues
Regulators are proposing more extensive disclosure from issuers
- By: James Langton
- May 8, 2023 May 5, 2023
- 00:12
The long road to total cost reporting
Rules take effect for the 2026 reporting year, with clients receiving disclosure in 2027
- By: James Langton
- May 8, 2023 May 8, 2023
- 00:11
A ringside seat to Winnipeg’s business community
A conversation with a stockbroker sparked Brandt Butt’s initial interest in finance
- By: Jeff Buckstein
- May 8, 2023 May 9, 2023
- 00:04
Tougher minimum tax regime poses planning challenge
Wealthy clients who earn capital gains and make large donations will be hit
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 5, 2023 May 8, 2023
- 00:13
Business owners brace for second stage of CPP expansion
In 2023, employers are paying 44.7% more at the top end than in 2018
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- April 11, 2023 April 11, 2023
- 00:16
Industry pushes back against potential curbs on short-selling
PMAC, IIAC and others weigh in on rules proposed by Ontario’s Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce
- By: James Langton
- April 11, 2023 April 10, 2023
- 00:15
Arbitration program overhaul supported by investors and industry
Review comes as many hope OBSI will undergo its own reforms
- By: James Langton
- April 11, 2023 April 6, 2023
- 00:14
New IFIC head faces a changing regulatory and product landscape
Andy Mitchell, who has headed two dealer firms, takes IFIC’s helm as the industry adjusts to a new SRO and disclosure rules
- By: Greg Meckbach
- April 11, 2023 April 6, 2023
- 00:13
Financial sector can cope with uneasy markets despite lacklustre results
Net income for the firms in the Profit Survey declined by 12% on average
- By: Catherine Harris
- April 11, 2023 April 6, 2023
- 00:12
Industry opposes AMF reforms to complaint handling
Investor advocates aren’t happy with the proposals either
- By: James Langton
- March 13, 2023 March 10, 2023
- 00:14
Industry calls for market data regulation
Critics say current rules disadvantage retail investors and advisors
- By: James Langton
- March 13, 2023 March 10, 2023
- 00:13
Stock picking supports segs in 2022
Doing well last year meant preserving capital and minimizing losses
- By: Catherine Harris
- March 13, 2023 March 10, 2023
- 00:12
Leading the merged protection fund
Toni Ferrari draws on her background in accounting, regulation and compliance to lead the re-formed Canadian Investor Protection Fund
- By: Greg Meckbach
- March 13, 2023 March 13, 2023
- 00:11
Banks could make FHSAs available this spring
The account is set to be a planning powerhouse for advisors
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 3, 2023 March 13, 2023
- 12:53
OBSI governance reforms raise big questions
The ombudsman faces mounting criticism from industry and investors alike
- By: James Langton
- February 13, 2023 February 10, 2023
- 00:13