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Unitholders approve changes to SEI Canada funds
The adjustments to the investment objectives of four mutual funds will more accurately describe how each fund is managed
- By: IE Staff
- August 16, 2018 August 16, 2018
- 10:30
ASC panel denies order against short seller Cohodes
Commission staff hadn’t proved there was an urgent need for the interim order
- By: Dan Healing
- August 16, 2018 August 16, 2018
- 09:25
Wealthsimple to launch zero-commission stock trading service
Users will have access to unlimited trades of more than 8,000 publicly traded stocks and ETFs listed on major Canadian and U.S. exchanges
- By: Canadian Press
- August 16, 2018 August 16, 2018
- 09:19
OSC doubles fine against former First Leaside CFO
The commission set aside the decisions of an IIROC hearing panel and substituted its own decisions
- By: James Langton
- August 15, 2018 August 15, 2018
- 17:45
Global growth jitters sparked by Turkey drag markets lower
TSX sheds more than 180 points
- By: Ian Bickis
- August 15, 2018 August 15, 2018
- 17:30
Qualified Financial Services appoints president to lead growth
Fiona Cuddy joins the MGA from Canada Life
- By: IE Staff
- August 15, 2018 August 15, 2018
- 16:25
IIROC fines BBS Securities for violating discount brokerage rules
The conduct of Virtual Brokers amounted to a recommendation, which discount brokers and prohibited from providing
- By: James Langton
- August 15, 2018 August 15, 2018
- 15:45
Wealth-management veteran joins Morneau Sheppell board
Kish Kapoor was formerly president of Wellington West and one of the founders of Assante
- By: James Langton
- August 15, 2018 August 15, 2018
- 15:19
Central 1 launches voice banking services
Two credit unions are piloting the service, which Central 1 designed to be compatible with Amazon’s Alexa
- By: James Langton
- August 15, 2018 August 15, 2018
- 14:45
Taxpayers’ Ombudsman to examine how the CRA integrates the Taxpayer Bill of Rights in its operations
Investigation will identify any gaps and areas for improvement
- By: James Langton
- August 15, 2018 August 15, 2018
- 14:26
Concentra expands executive team
Appointments aim to strengthen bank’s ability to drive growth
- By: IE Staff
- August 15, 2018 August 15, 2018
- 13:55
CPAB calls on auditors to establish sound cryptoasset practices
More Canadian companies are holding cryptoassets as part of their business or for investment purposes
- By: James Langton
- August 15, 2018 August 15, 2018
- 12:30
BMO Capital Markets launches blockchain pilot
Canadian dollar fixed income issue with Teachers’ demonstrates the viability of blockchain platforms
- By: James Langton
- August 15, 2018 August 15, 2018
- 11:15
Millennials don’t seek professional advice when they receive an inheritance
Nearly half of those who have already inherited wish they had sought financial help
- By: IE Staff
- August 14, 2018 August 14, 2018
- 11:30
IE’s Calendar of Industry Events
Helping advisors find opportunities for accredited continuing education
- By: IE Staff
- August 14, 2018 August 15, 2018
- 10:15
IA Financial chooses Pierre Miron to lead IT strategy
The appointment is in keeping with the company’s major shift to digital
- By: IE Staff
- August 13, 2018 August 13, 2018
- 14:15
RBCGAM hires head of real estate equity investments
Appointment expands private markets business
- By: IE Staff
- August 13, 2018 August 13, 2018
- 11:30
Tedesco’s term as head of the FCAC extended
Tedesco has led the FCAC’s expansion and modernization since her appointment as commissioner in 2013
- By: IE Staff
- August 1, 2018 August 1, 2018
- 10:38
Fiera announces upcoming manager and subadvisor change for infrastructure bond fund
No changes to the investment objectives of the fund
- By: IE Staff
- August 14, 2018 August 14, 2018
- 10:15
Most baby boomers plan to stay home and renovate
Although about half of baby boomers plan to downsize, 56% said they consider the neighbourhoods they currently live in to be unaffordable
- By: Canadian Press
- August 8, 2018 August 8, 2018
- 15:45
TSX closes up slightly to end the week
U.S. markets, loonie also climb
- By: Ian Bickis
- August 3, 2018 August 3, 2018
- 16:38
IIROC suspends guidance on trailer fees paid to discount brokers
The move is intended to reduce regulatory uncertainty following the CSA’s plan to propose rule changes
- By: James Langton
- August 15, 2018 August 15, 2018
- 09:55
OSFI announces compliance deadlines for bank word restrictions
Amendments will permit regulated non-bank institutions to use “generic bank terms”
- By: James Langton
- August 14, 2018 August 14, 2018
- 16:30
MFDA bans former missing advisor
Harold Backer induced clients to invest in non-existent mutual funds
- By: James Langton
- August 13, 2018 August 13, 2018
- 17:40
Banks have improved buffers against downturn: Moody’s
Capital ratios have substantially increased since 2016, which protects them from increased mortgage losses
- By: James Langton
- August 15, 2018 August 15, 2018
- 10:30
TSX, U.S. markets end lower as Turkey concerns weigh
Loonie slips
- By: Canadian Press
- August 13, 2018 August 13, 2018
- 17:00