WealthSimple

• Wealthsimple could be bringing predictive trading. Here’s what it means

  The Canadian investment and e-banking platform Wealthsimple cleared a major regulatory hurdle after receiving regulatory approval for prediction trading.

  Money

  Mar 27
  
• Wealthsimple says some SINs accessed in ‘data security incident’

  Wealthsimple says some Canadian clients have had their personal data — including Social Insurance Numbers — compromised in a 'data security incident.'

  Crime

  Sep 5, 2025
  
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• More layoffs ahead for Canadian tech sector, Elevate conference speakers warn

  Speakers at Toronto's Elevate tech conference this week are warning there will likely be more layoffs to come for Canadian technology companies.

  Tech

  Sep 21, 2022
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• How to rebound from a layoff in Canadian tech: ‘Control your narrative’

  Thousands of Canadian tech workers have been laid off in recent weeks. Here's what experts have to say about the next steps you should take if you've lost your job.

  Money

  Aug 11, 2022
• Frequently trading stocks in your TFSA? The CRA may have questions

  Many young Canadians have started investing during the pandemic, often opening self-directed TFSAs. But too much trading inside a TFSA could trigger tax consequences.

  Money

  Nov 23, 2021
• National Bank says no-commission trades years in the works to build up client base

  National Bank announced earlier this week that it had eliminated commissions on online trades for stocks, exchange-traded funds, and options at its direct brokerage division.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2021
• National Bank’s direct brokerage division goes ahead with no-commission trading

  Commission-free trading has gained momentum as retail-trader focused Apps like Robinhood in the United States have made it more affordable for casual investors to trade frequently.

  Money

  Aug 23, 2021
• Wealthsimple raises $750 million — investors include Drake, Ryan Reynolds

  Wealthsimple's new financing deal that includes several new venture capital investors as well as celebrities including Drake and Ryan Reynolds.

  Money

  May 3, 2021
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• Canada’s market regulators say they will act if they see abusive, manipulative trading

  The regulators released a joint statement saying that they ``will take appropriate regulatory action to protect investors'' if they identify ``abusive or manipulative trading.''

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2021
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• GameStop frenzy is stock market gambling, WallStreetBets founder says

  Jaime Rogozinski, who founded the Reddit group at the centre of the stock-trading frenzy, believes most of the investors who drove the rally understand the risks.

  Money

  Jan 28, 2021