As markets roiled, equity ETFs stayed calm: IIAC
A report spells out best practices for ETF trading in volatile markets
- By: James Langton
- September 28, 2020 September 28, 2020
- 12:34
Top Stories in News
Insolvency activity remains subdued
Bankruptcies and consumer proposals were both still down in August
- By: James Langton
- September 28, 2020 September 28, 2020
- 12:13
StatsCan reports fewer business closures, more openings in June compared with May
The number of business closures remained higher than the pre-Covid level
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 28, 2020 September 28, 2020
- 11:50
Investors endorse action on board diversity
Survey finds appetite for transparency, engagement to encourage diversity
- By: James Langton
- September 25, 2020 September 25, 2020
- 16:56
Federal deficit hit $148.6 billion through July
The figure is consistent with the $343-billion estimate for the full year
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 25, 2020 September 25, 2020
- 14:33
FSRA to launch committees to inform regulation in life insurance sector
The Ontario regulator will examine seg funds, MGA channel
- By: James Langton
- September 25, 2020 September 25, 2020
- 13:44
Montreal holds its ground, while other Canadian cities slide in global ranking
Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary have all dropped in a ranking of global financial centres
- By: Staff
- September 25, 2020 September 25, 2020
- 12:24
Snowbirds win legal battle to reinstate out-of-province medical coverage for Ontarians
A court found that the province violated the Canada Health Act by revoking insurance coverage
- By: Staff
- September 25, 2020 September 25, 2020
- 11:27
FSRA consultation on service standards begins
The comment period closes on Oct. 23
- By: Staff
- September 25, 2020 September 25, 2020
- 11:15
Get ready for regtech to raise the client experience
In a webinar, industry participants discussed innovation in regulatory technology
- By: Michelle Schriver
- September 25, 2020 September 28, 2020
- 10:47
TMX to acquire AST Investor Services (Canada)
The deal is worth $165 million
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 25, 2020 September 25, 2020
- 10:35
Panama Papers accountant gets three-year jail term
Charges stem from scheme to help clients evade U.S. taxes with offshore shells
- By: James Langton
- September 24, 2020 September 24, 2020
- 16:42
Industry News
IIAC pushes back on Quebec privacy bill
Industry group argues aspects of bill unworkable, unrealistic
- By: James Langton
- September 24, 2020 September 24, 2020
- 15:02
Canada’s population growth stunted: StatsCan
The country is facing a double whammy of low immigration and low fertility rates
- By: James Langton
- September 29, 2020 September 29, 2020
- 11:34
PBO: Deficit on track to hit $330 billion with Covid effects lasting years
Relative to the size of the economy, the deficit amounts to 15% of gross domestic product
- By: Canadian Press
- September 29, 2020 September 29, 2020
- 10:20
Salary freezes expected to continue in 2021
According to Morneau Sheppell, 13% of employers have already committed to freezing salaries next year
- By: Staff
- September 29, 2020 September 28, 2020
- 09:00
Wealth gap, low rates hinder retirement savings
A Natixis webinar discussed the challenges facing retirees
- By: Katie Keir
- September 29, 2020 September 29, 2020
- 14:40
JP Morgan settles massive market manipulation case
Deal with regulators involves $920 million in sanctions and disgorgement
- By: James Langton
- September 29, 2020 September 29, 2020
- 13:56
OSC seeks volunteers for small business advisory committee
The committee will provide input on trends and policy impact on small firms
- By: Staff
- September 29, 2020 September 29, 2020
- 13:26
RBC iShares adds 2 funds to fixed-income ETF lineup
The corporate bond funds mature in 2026 and 2027, respectively
- By: Staff
- September 23, 2020 September 23, 2020
- 10:55
Investors interested in responsible investing but lack knowledge: survey
Many advisors are not helping to dispel confusion around ESG and impact products
- By: Fiona Collie
- September 21, 2020 September 21, 2020
- 16:43
Vanguard’s new ETF offers target payout of 4% per year
The retirement-focused fund is the firm's latest all-in-one portfolio
- By: Staff
- September 16, 2020 September 16, 2020
- 12:48