James Langton

James is a senior reporter for Advisor.ca and its sister publication, Investment Executive. He has been reporting on regulation, securities law, industry news and more since 1994.

Products

Sustainable fund flows rebound in Q1

Canadian fund flows perk up, while U.S. sees record outflows, finds Morningstar

By James Langton |April 26, 2024

2 min read

Regulation

CIRO proposes new fee model

Fees to rise for most firms as minimums go up, certain dealers pay higher share

By James Langton |April 25, 2024

3 min read

Regulation

Fund costs fell after CRM2

CSA research details the evolution of fund costs in the face of transparency reforms

By James Langton |April 25, 2024

2 min read

Policy

Bank of Canada should go it alone on rates: RBC

A weaker loonie won't necessarily stoke inflation, report says

By James Langton |April 24, 2024

2 min read

Regulation

Advisors face new U.S. fiduciary requirements

Labor Department finalizes fiduciary rule for retirement advice

By James Langton |April 24, 2024

3 min read

Regulation

Tribunal asked to pause OSC’s Bridging case

Lawyers for firm's founder seek adjournment amid unpaid legal bills

By James Langton |April 24, 2024

2 min read

U.S. election outcome looms large for Canada

Risk of a trade war, inflation, higher interest rates accompanies U.S. vote

By James Langton |April 23, 2024

2 min read

Regulation

Nature, workforce risks next on ISSB’s agenda

Standards setter defines its policy direction beyond climate disclosures

By James Langton |April 23, 2024

2 min read

Market Insights

Fund sales slip in March, but assets rise: IFIC

ETFs outperform mutual funds in both net sales, asset gains

By James Langton |April 23, 2024

2 min read

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