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Industry

RBC launches new mobile direct investing

GoSmart targets newer investors, excludes mutual funds, GICs, bonds, options

By Jonathan Got |February 9, 2026

2 min read

Industry

Gamification that’s good for investors

OSC report highlights how games can encourage good decisions by investors

By James Langton |February 3, 2026

2 min read

Regulation

SEC, CFTC hit delete on firms’ WhatsApp, texting

Another 10 firms sanctioned for extensive recordkeeping violations

By James Langton |September 29, 2023

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Industry

Trading apps risk turning investors into gamblers: FCA

U.K. regulator says gamification tactics can drive problematic investor behaviour

By James Langton |November 21, 2022

2 min read

Industry

Three tech firms to launch new tool for advisors

Envestnet, AdvisorStream and Apprise Labs have created a new data-driven app

By Staff |May 26, 2020

1 min read

Industry

Majority of Canadians prefer online banking: CBA survey

Nearly nine in 10 Canadians used online banking in the past year

By Staff |March 13, 2019

1 min read

Economic Indicators

Canada bucks trend with 7% climb in VC deals

When it comes to the deal activity of companies backed by venture capital (VC), Canada bucks global declines. In 2016, VC-backed company deals rose 7% in 2016 to 266 deals, reveals a report from PwC Canada and CB Insights. Total dollars invested were US$1.7 billion, which roughly matches 2015’s figure. Both trends contrast significantly with […]

By Staff |January 25, 2017

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