Stock market

Market Insights

Why the TSX is on the climb

And how long it will last

By Staff |October 16, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Frothy or feisty? Estimating cannabis values

Based on analyst views and market activity, either is a possibility

By Staff |July 27, 2017

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Industry

Why to be cautious about blockchain offerings

The SEC is cautioning market players about online organizations that offer digital asset purchases through “initial coin offerings” or “token sales.” The SEC warning comes in an investigation report that found tokens offered and sold by an online organization known as The DAO were securities—“and therefore subject to the federal securities laws,” an SEC release […]

By Staff |July 27, 2017

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Industry

TSX’s ETF listings double in past 5 years

The TSX has reached more than 500 ETF listings. This number of ETFs on the TSX has more than doubled over the past five years, a release from TMX Group says on Thursday, with their total market capitalization at $130 billion as of June 30. Read: ETF providers want to be your practice consultants “As […]

By Staff |July 20, 2017

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IIROC licenses new tech for better market surveillance

IIROC, the self-regulatory body for investment dealers, says it is stepping up its market surveillance capabilities after reaching an agreement to use upgraded Nasdaq technology. The agreement, announced Thursday, allows IIROC to use new Nasdaq SMARTS surveillance technology to oversee all securities trading on debt and equity markets in Canada. The upgraded Nasdaq SMARTS system, […]

By Staff |July 13, 2017

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OSC proposes new rules for raising capital outside Ontario

The OSC is seeking comments on proposed new rules for issuers looking to raise capital outside of Ontario. On Thursday the Ontario securities regulator published revised OSC Rule 72-503 Distributions Outside Canada, and proposed Companion Policy 72-503 Distributions Outside Canada. “We have made certain revisions to the rule since its initial publication, including removing resale […]

By Staff |June 29, 2017

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Stock market

Why the TSX is on the climb

Frothy or feisty? Estimating cannabis values

Why to be cautious about blockchain offerings

TSX’s ETF listings double in past 5 years

IIROC licenses new tech for better market surveillance

OSC proposes new rules for raising capital outside Ontario

Expect smaller gains, bigger yields for remainder of 2017

Milking the Apple cash cow

Be ready for the biggest accounting changes in years

Lessons from two international investments