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TSX launches 2 new indexes on Monday

A third index will be released at a later date

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IIAC concerned about communication between ombudservice, regulator

Proposed rules may put OBSI in a position where it's viewed as having a regulatory function, a letter warns

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Franklin Templeton to terminate Canadian Large Cap Fund

The fund will close around Jan. 17

  • By: Staff
  • November 15, 2019 November 15, 2019
  • 14:36
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SEC awards $260,000 to whistleblowers

Three victims of fraud notified SEC of scheme targeting retail investors

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Four fund managers receive Lipper group awards

The 2019 Lipper Awards honoured strong-performing Canadian mutual funds and ETFs

  • By: Staff
  • November 15, 2019 November 16, 2019
  • 12:40
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Responsible index investing faces obstacles

Integrating the two concepts is popular among investors, but difficult to achieve, says a new report

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IIROC revokes membership for Jacob Securities

Firm had been suspended since Dec. 2015

  • By: Staff
  • November 15, 2019 November 15, 2019
  • 12:06
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OSC seeks lawyers to advise on tribunal policy

The Securities Proceedings Advisory Committee provides advice on policy and procedural initiatives

  • By: Staff
  • November 15, 2019 November 15, 2019
  • 10:54
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ASC bans, fines Ponzi schemers

An individual and a firm must pay almost $2.75M

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Wealth management, life and health insurance lead to flat Q3 for Desjardins

Desjardins said it's spent $70 million implementing protections for members following a data breach

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OSFI rejects proposed global capital standard for insurers

Canadian insurers will continue to be subject to existing capital rules

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IIROC tackles cyber risk with reporting rule

Firms must report breaches within three days

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Sweden snubs Canadian bonds, citing climate risk

The Riksbank sold its holdings of bonds issued by Alberta

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Wellington-Altus names chief market strategist

James Thorne will assess market trends and form portfolio recommendations

  • By: Staff
  • November 14, 2019 November 14, 2019
  • 11:56
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CPPIB reports quarterly results

The fund manager says it earned a return of 2.3% in Q2

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Former NHL player sues advisor for negligent advice

The insurance agent and CFP allegedly promoted the sale of multiple insurance policies as part of a sophisticated tax strategy

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BoC to help firms facing exceptional liquidity stresses

New system designed to prevent liquidity shocks from spreading to other firms

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CFIB calls on feds to ‘start fresh’ with small business community

New poll finds Canadians believe governments undervalue small businesses

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Ontario regulator provides update on title regulation

Details are few, but flexibility is a key theme

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Alt survey finds private equity AUM has grown

Meanwhile, AUM for hedge funds has shrunk

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MFDA bans former rep for failing to cooperate with investigation

The rep was being investigated for allegedly draining his father’s investment accounts

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Powell predicts ‘sustained expansion’ of U.S. economy

The Fed is likely to hold its benchmark short-term rate in the coming months

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U.S. CPI rises on surging gas prices

After drops in August and September, gasoline prices rose 3.7% last month

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Home Capital Group reports $39-million Q3 profit

The mortgage lender also reported growth in mortgage originations

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FSRA eyes ‘risky’ syndicated mortgages

Regulator says it's "committed to strengthening" investor protection

  • By: Staff
  • November 12, 2019 November 12, 2019
  • 16:38