CI Financial adds to its U.S. wealth business
RIA with US$440 million in AUM acquired via CI subsidiary OCM Capital
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 10:32
Top stories
Small biz feeling a little more optimistic
CFIB sentiment survey saw an uptick in confidence in July
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 12:00
Feds to create EI for gig workers, extend rent relief for biz
EI-like benefit scant on details but comes as the CERB program winds down
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 12:45
Almost 60% of Canadian ESG funds outperformed in Q2
In the same quarter, global ESG fund assets hit US$1 trillion, with positive Canadian flows, finds Morningstar
- By: Melissa Shin
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 14:03
OSC confirms all hearings will be remote until further notice
Office of the Secretary will make alternate arrangements for hearings up until December
- By: IE Staff
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 15:47
Returns for DB pension plans surged in Q2
Market gains were driven by feds' economic intervention, says RBC report
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020
- 11:53
GMP Capital reports Q2 loss
Richardson GMP reports $28.3 billion in AUA
- By: Fiona Collie
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 10:52
Canadian angel investing set a 10-year record
In 2019, angel investors put up $163.9 million across 299 investments
- By: IE Staff
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 12:37
Economy grew 4.5% in May, finds StatsCan
The increase in GDP beat economists' expectations
- By: Canadian Press, IE Staff
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 10:13
U.S. consumer spending rose 5.6% in June
Americans who have applied for unemployment has topped 1 million for 19 straight weeks
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 11:23
Canada Emergency Response Benefit could result in taxes owing
Tax experts offer CERB tips
- By: Christopher Reynolds, Canadian Press
- July 30, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 16:10
U.S. economy shrank at record-breaking 33% rate last quarter
The decline in GDP in Q2 marked the sharpest such drop on record
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- July 30, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 10:15
Low rates affecting insurers’ products, portfolios: DBRS
The rating agency outlines the ongoing interest-rate challenge for the insurance industry
- By: IE Staff
- July 30, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 13:24
Easing of Covid-19 restrictions not yet reflected in May payroll: StatsCan
Labour Force Survey employment increased by 1.8% in May
- By: IE Staff
- July 30, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 13:55
TD and RBC extend work from home policy for most staff until 2021
Scotiabank has also announced plans to keep workforce at home
- By: Canadian Press
- July 30, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 14:20
Want Investment Executive delivered to your home?
Address change would be temporary until quarantine efforts are lifted
- By: IE Staff
- April 1, 2020 May 13, 2020
- 10:21
IE’s Calendar of Industry Events
Helping advisors find opportunities for accredited continuing education
- By: IE Staff
- October 23, 2019 July 22, 2020
- 10:30
The pandemic could affect when and how clients divorce
Lawyers explain the factors around choosing valuation dates for assets
Protecting yourself from claims when clients are stressed
Dissatisfied investors may confront advisors due to poor performance
- By: Michelle Schriver
- June 10, 2020 June 10, 2020
- 09:34
To be continued
Advisory firms were forced to act quickly to deploy their business continuity plans and adapt to the challenges posed by Covid-19
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- June 5, 2020 June 10, 2020
- 00:17
Coach’s Forum: Make the transition to “transition coach”
Helping business-owner clients transfer their businesses can enable you to end your career on a high note
- By: George Hartman
- June 5, 2020 June 10, 2020
- 00:16
