TSX Venture Exchange Scraps Longstanding Sponsor Requirement, Streamlines Listing Process
On March 31, 2026 the TSX Venture Exchange eliminated the long‑standing sponsor requirement for new listings, deleting Policy 2.2 and related forms from its Corporate Finance Manual. The sponsor, a member firm that previously performed due‑diligence and submitted a report, is no longer needed, though core listing standards and ongoing disclosure obligations remain intact. The exchange also updated a suite of related policies and forms to reflect current practices across sectors such as oil & gas, technology and life sciences. The change aims to streamline applications and reduce costs for issuers.
No Actual Loss Needed to Convict Crypto Token Fraudster, Ontario Court Rules
The Ontario Securities Commission secured a fraud conviction against Peblik token founder Stephan Katmarian after 32 investors lost roughly $484,000. A trial judge had acquitted him, but the Superior Court reversed, ruling that a loss is not required if investors'...
Trump Threatens Another Major Firing
President Donald Trump intensified his campaign against Federal Reserve leadership, warning he will fire Chair Jerome Powell if a new chair is not confirmed soon. He has nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as Powell's successor, but Senate Banking Committee...
Canadians Are Open to AI Financial Services, What Does that Mean for Advisors?
A recent Accenture survey of 1,000 Canadians shows strong openness to AI‑driven financial assistance, with 63% willing to use an AI assistant in banking apps and 60% open to AI tools outside their primary bank. While 78% of respondents want...
Can a 179-Year-Old Solution Help with Contemporary Volatility?
Vikram Malik, senior vice‑president at Canada Life, argues that participating life insurance—available in Canada since 1847—offers a proven way to smooth volatility through guaranteed benefits and annual dividends. The insurer has refreshed its par product suite, adding niche options for...
Canadians Are Using AI for Money Help Despite Security Concerns
A H&R Block Canada survey shows 9% of Canadians have already used AI tools for financial management or tax filing, while 21% would be comfortable doing so. However, 56% remain uneasy about entrusting personal financial data to open AI platforms....
OSFI and Global Risk Institute Release AGILE Framework Flagging AI Risks for Canadian Financial Services
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and the Global Risk Institute released the FIFAI II report, unveiling the AGILE framework—Awareness, Guardrails, Innovation, Learning, Ecosystem Resilience—to steer AI risk management in Canada’s wealth and investment sector. The report warns that...
CSA Proposes Amendment to Close Insider Reporting Gap on Single-Issuer ETFs, CDRs, and Structured Products
On April 9 2026 the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) released a proposed amendment to National Instrument 55‑104 to close a reporting gap for single‑issuer ETFs, Canadian Depositary Receipts (CDRs) and certain structured products. The amendment adds a new section 9.8, clarifying that the 9.7(g)...
Dealer CEO Shares How Her Firm Grew 1,042%
Designed Wealth Management, an independent dealer founded in 2021, posted a 1,042% revenue surge over the past two years, propelling CEO Kunza to the #3 spot on The Globe and Mail’s Top Growing Women‑Led Companies list. The firm now employs...
Tech Provider Targets Growing Crypto Demand Among Advisors, Clients
Broadridge Financial Solutions has launched a digital‑asset platform for Canadian wealth‑management firms, allowing them to integrate cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets alongside traditional investments. The solution consolidates trading, custody, servicing, communications and compliance into a single infrastructure, supporting both advisor‑led and...
Canadian Retirement Startup Raises $12 Million
Canadian fintech Common Wealth secured a CAD$12 million (~US$8.8 million) Series A round to accelerate its retirement‑plan platform. The raise builds on a prior CAD$15 million (~US$11 million) venture‑debt facility and targets the 10 million+ private‑sector workers lacking employer‑sponsored plans. By expanding services to small and...
Stocks Downplay Iran Risks in Whipsaw Trading Day
U.S. equities rebounded sharply on Thursday, wiping out losses from the recent Iran‑U.S. escalation. The S&P 500 rose about 1% back to pre‑conflict levels, while the Dow added over 300 points and the Nasdaq gained more than 1%, led by technology...
Investors May Not See Benefits of AI Adoption as Most Firms Fail to Show ROI
PwC’s 2026 AI Performance Study finds that the top 20% of companies generate the bulk of AI‑driven value, outpacing peers in revenue growth and efficiency. Success is tied not to the number of pilots but to deep integration of AI...
Private Credit Warning Signs Are Emerging Beneath the Surface, Says TD’s Uk-Sun Kim
Private credit’s rapid expansion, especially through semi‑liquid funds, is prompting advisors to look beyond headline yields. TD’s Uk‑Sun Kim warns that opaque valuations, rising PIK interest and asset sales tied to redemption windows signal growing liquidity stress. He highlights a...
Health-Care Spending Surge Threatens Provincial Balance Sheets, Desjardins Warns
Desjardins Group’s latest report warns that soaring health‑care costs are outpacing economic growth and threatening the fiscal health of Canada’s provinces. Per‑capita spending has already eclipsed pandemic‑era peaks and continues to rise faster than GDP, while an aging population will...
