James Langton

James is a senior reporter for Advisor.ca and its sister publication, Investment Executive. He has been reporting on regulation, securities law, industry news and more since 1994.

Life

FCNB joins fight against LLQP cheats

Regulator follows CISRO, FSRA with tougher exam administration policy

By James Langton |May 28, 2024

1 min read

Industry

FAIR Canada applauds Saskatchewan’s OBSI bill

"Landmark" legislation is significant step forward in protecting investors, organization says

By James Langton |May 28, 2024

2 min read

Industry

TD had solid quarter, AML issues aside: Moody’s

Strong revenues boost earnings amid rising provisions, charges

By James Langton |May 27, 2024

2 min read

Regulation

FSRA seeks CRM2-like disclosures for seg funds

Proposal would require seg fund disclosure of embedded costs

By James Langton |May 27, 2024

2 min read

Regulation

OSFI confronts rising liquidity risks

Regulator consults on revisions to boost intra-day liquidity insight

By James Langton |May 27, 2024

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Business optimism grows in Q2: StatsCan

Labour-related concerns increase, but sentiment improves regardless

By James Langton |May 27, 2024

2 min read

Regulation

Bank capital reforms poorly timed, Scotia warns

Tougher capital rules may lead to sharply lower lending

By James Langton |May 24, 2024

2 min read

Industry

Assets surge in Q1 for U.S. fund industry: Moody’s

Markets drive industry AUM higher, net flows positive for large firms

By James Langton |May 24, 2024

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Wages, housing costs stoking price pressures in services sector

Sticky services inflation stymies rate cuts, Fitch says

By James Langton |May 23, 2024

1 min read

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