Ontario regulator issues proposed guidance on handling troubled DB plans
The FSRA has outlined its approach to supervising plans with solvency concerns
- By: James Langton
- January 13, 2020 January 14, 2020
- 15:15
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Sterling Mutuals moves to new digital wealth platform
The AI-powered platform from Pascal Financial launches this quarter
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 13, 2020 January 13, 2020
- 11:49
ESG will be top of mind for CEOs in 2020: report
MSCI predicts that more financial institutions will be issuing loans based on companies’ ESG performance in the year ahead
- By: James Langton
- January 13, 2020 January 13, 2020
- 11:25
Exchange seeks to guard against excess volatility
The MX will debut new trading controls later this month aimed at reducing short-term volatility during early-morning trading
- By: James Langton
- January 10, 2020 January 10, 2020
- 14:33
Retail investors face liquidity risks in alt funds, European regulator says
Alternative fund categories with the highest proportion of retail investors are especially vulnerable
- By: James Langton
- January 10, 2020 January 10, 2020
- 12:25
Lisa Raitt joins CIBC Capital Markets team
The former MP will focus on developing senior-level client relationships as vice-chair of global investment banking
- By: Canadian Press
- January 10, 2020 January 10, 2020
- 10:50
Eccleston steps down from TMX Group
The CEO is retiring early following allegations of inappropriate behaviour at a previous job
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 10, 2020 January 10, 2020
- 10:04
Best interest rules incoming for U.S. firms
After June 30 implementation, FINRA will start reviewing firms' best interest compliance
- By: James Langton
- January 9, 2020 January 9, 2020
- 14:38
Class action against two brokerages to proceed
Earlier decision to deny certification was a mistake, Ontario court rules
- By: James Langton
- January 9, 2020 January 9, 2020
- 14:20
CSA announces consultation on “access equals delivery” model
Regulators aim to enhance disclosure for public companies without compromising investor protection
- By: James Langton
- January 9, 2020 January 9, 2020
- 12:20
Earnings momentum to slow for Canada’s big banks
Banks challenged by economic uncertainties, lower interest rates and rising credit loss provisions, DBRS says
- By: James Langton
- January 9, 2020 January 9, 2020
- 11:30
WGAM names new managing partner
Julie Lalonde to support growth of private equity platform
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 9, 2020 January 9, 2020
- 11:05
Watch out for these REITs in 2020
Cell towers, industrial warehouses and luxury Japanese hotel rooms are among the top opportunities highlighted by Timbercreek
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- January 9, 2020 January 9, 2020
- 09:16
Some caregivers have unmet needs
Statistics Canada data shows 70% of caregivers in 2018 were supported but that some need additional help
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 8, 2020 January 8, 2020
- 14:41
MFDA bans, fines former rep for failure to co-operate
The decision is the latest in connection with falsified loan applications through Investors Group
- By: Staff
- January 8, 2020 January 8, 2020
- 12:35
ASC names top six investment traps
Regulator warns investors to steer clear of opportunities that may be “too good to be true”
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 8, 2020 January 8, 2020
- 11:30
CRA call centres get a “D” on CFIB’s report card
Business group says overall quality of service lower and wait times longer than in previous survey
- By: By David Paddon, The Canadian Press
- January 8, 2020 January 8, 2020
- 10:45
Canada’s banking chiefs offer outlooks and priorities
Key topics include direct banking, mortgage stress tests and financial planning
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 7, 2020 January 7, 2020
- 14:37
Banks paying closer attention to ESG risks: report
High-risk borrowers are finding it harder to obtain financing
- By: James Langton
- January 7, 2020 January 7, 2020
- 12:29
Morningstar names Ron Bundy head of global indexes business
Pat Fay has also joined the firm as managing director
- By: Staff
- January 7, 2020 January 7, 2020
- 11:50
Study finds circuit breakers help curb wild trading
But they also cause bid-ask spreads to surge
- By: James Langton
- January 7, 2020 January 7, 2020
- 11:20
MSCI introduces 15 new indexes
It aims to meet investor demand for ESG integration and factor-based strategies
- By: Staff
- January 7, 2020 January 7, 2020
- 11:17
Toronto sees a spike in home sales in December
The average home price also rose compared to the same period last year
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 7, 2020 January 7, 2020
- 10:29
Warning suggests Iranian hackers could target financial services firms
New York's Department of Financial Services has issued an alert
- By: James Langton
- January 6, 2020 January 6, 2020
- 17:32
ETFs outsell mutual funds for second straight year
Canadian ETFs had a record-breaking $28 billion in inflows in 2019
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 6, 2020 January 6, 2020
- 14:05