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.

Regulation

Former fund industry executive banned

Tribunal bans David Singh following fraud conviction

By James Langton | December 8, 2023

1 min read

Regulation

Bridging faces $40M bill from receiver, counsel

Court asked to approve two years worth of fees in ongoing receivership

By James Langton | December 8, 2023

3 min read

Regulation

OSFI maintains bank capital buffer

Regulator says vulnerabilities are high, but haven’t intensified in recent months

By James Langton | December 8, 2023

2 min read

Regulation

U.K. regulators to intensify oversight of outsourcing

Consultation seeks to set rules for financial industry cloud providers

By James Langton | December 7, 2023

2 min read

Industry

Financial, economic conditions top industry worries

CSA publishes systemic risk survey summary

By James Langton | December 7, 2023

2 min read

Industry

Fintechs face stable outlook for 2024: Fitch

Agency doesn't anticipate rating movement among fintechs in the short term

By James Langton | December 6, 2023

1 min read

Regulation

OSC aces audit follow-up, government needs work

Decision on tougher investor protection measures coming by end of 2025

By James Langton | December 6, 2023

3 min read

Regulation

FINRA sanctions four brokerage house for improper securities lending practices

Firms to pay US$2.6 million, including US$1 million in client restitution

By James Langton | December 6, 2023

1 min read

Economic Indicators

Both goods and services see productivity declines in Q3

The 0.8% drop is the sixth straight quarterly labour productivity decline, StatsCan reports

By James Langton | December 6, 2023

1 min read

Policy

Senate committee calls for action on housing costs

Recommendations echo affordability measures in government's fall economic statement

By James Langton | December 5, 2023

2 min read

Industry

Big Six see mixed results: Fitch

Revenues were down slightly in Q4, while expenses and loan provisions were up

By James Langton | December 5, 2023

2 min read

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