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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.

M&A still subdued amid policy uncertainty M&A still subdued amid policy uncertainty

Industry

M&A still subdued amid policy uncertainty

Value of deals jumped in second quarter on several $10 billion+ mega mergers: Crosbie & Co.

By James Langton |August 12, 2025

2 min read

CIRO proposes new guidance for DIY investing CIRO proposes new guidance for DIY investing

Regulation

CIRO proposes new guidance for DIY investing

SRO would allow discount brokers to boost communication with investors

By James Langton |August 12, 2025

3 min read

Agent sanctioned for KYC, client fundraiser Agent sanctioned for KYC, client fundraiser

Regulation

Agent sanctioned for KYC, client fundraiser

Rep started a GoFundMe to help out a client breached privacy obligation

By James Langton |August 12, 2025

3 min read

Rep sanctioned for personal financial dealings Rep sanctioned for personal financial dealings

Regulation

Rep sanctioned for personal financial dealings

Over $3 million in capital was raised from clients to fund firm’s growth

By James Langton |August 11, 2025

2 min read

Household financial stress rising Household financial stress rising

Economic Indicators

Household financial stress rising

Performance of credit card, auto loan asset-backed securities deteriorating

By James Langton |August 11, 2025

1 min read

Canadian travellers continue to avoid U.S. Canadian travellers continue to avoid U.S.

News

Canadian travellers continue to avoid U.S.

Overseas trips, foreign visitors rise amid decline in cross-border travel

By James Langton |August 11, 2025

1 min read

Former fund rep back in OSC’s crosshairs Former fund rep back in OSC’s crosshairs

Regulation

Former fund rep back in OSC’s crosshairs

Rep banned back in 1998 is now facing fraud allegations

By James Langton |August 11, 2025

2 min read

Ponzi scheme “winners” face clawback Ponzi scheme “winners” face clawback

Regulation

Ponzi scheme “winners” face clawback

Court ruled that payments investors received were fraudulent, must be voided

By James Langton |August 8, 2025

3 min read

Income growth slides in first quarter: OECD Income growth slides in first quarter: OECD

Economic Indicators

Income growth slides in first quarter: OECD

Household income growth rates slow alongside GDP

By James Langton |August 7, 2025

1 min read

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