financial services industry

Industry moves: Former BMO private wealth head Geoff Newton joins RBC Wealth Management

Industry moves: Former BMO private wealth head Geoff Newton joins RBC Wealth Management

Plus, another BMO alum joins software firm, new faces at Manulife and Optimize Wealth, and more

By Alisha Hiyate |April 24, 2026

4 min read

Anthropic’s Mythos shows need to ‘come to grips’ with AI risks: Macklem

Anthropic’s Mythos shows need to ‘come to grips’ with AI risks: Macklem

The BoC governor says technology's evolving abilities underscore importance of cybersecurity

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |April 17, 2026

2 min read

Financial services now part of Canadian Free Trade Agreement

Financial services now part of Canadian Free Trade Agreement

"I’m very bullish" on potential outcomes, says interprovincial trade expert

By Michelle Schriver |April 2, 2026

5 min read

Industry moves: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Canada adds veteran advisor

Industry moves: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Canada adds veteran advisor

Plus, EQB gains talent, Fiera CEO on medical leave, and a leadership transition at Hazelview

By Alisha Hiyate |March 30, 2026

3 min read

Financial leaders pushing for new approaches amid geopolitical tensions

Financial leaders pushing for new approaches amid geopolitical tensions

Rising risks will bring new costs, OSFI's Routledge says

By Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press |March 24, 2026

3 min read

Industry moves: National Bank scores BMO Nesbitt Burns team

Industry moves: National Bank scores BMO Nesbitt Burns team

Plus, Wellington-Altus adds talent, OSFI's Gully headed for Basel Committee and more

By Alisha Hiyate |March 20, 2026

6 min read

Industry moves: PWL Capital gains advisor team

Industry moves: PWL Capital gains advisor team

Plus, appointments at Harbourfront, Richardson, Manulife Investments and more

By Alisha Hiyate |March 9, 2026

3 min read

‘You need to want it’: Women in finance speak about their love for their jobs, progress the industry still needs to make

‘You need to want it’: Women in finance speak about their love for their jobs, progress the industry still needs to make

Greater flexibility, sponsorship, advancement opportunities could inspire more women to work in the sector

By Noushin Ziafati |March 6, 2026

7 min read

CIBC’s profit jumps, aided by increased focus on wealthier clients, U.S. market

CIBC’s profit jumps, aided by increased focus on wealthier clients, U.S. market

Its Canadian commercial banking, wealth management business earned $647M, up from $591M a year ago

By Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press, with files from Advisor.ca |February 26, 2026

3 min read

TD reports $4B Q1 profit, up from $2.8B a year earlier

TD reports $4B Q1 profit, up from $2.8B a year earlier

Its wealth management, insurance business earned $757M, up from $680M last year

By The Canadian Press, with files from staff |February 26, 2026

2 min read