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TSX ends week higher

Crude oil rises on trade truce between U.S. and China

TD, CIBC, BMO and other skyscrapers in Toronto in spring
Research and Markets

Big Six earnings drop in 2019

Next year, earnings are expected to moderate

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From the Regulators

Industry supports regulatory reduction in letters to CSA

The comment period ended this week on proposals to eliminate certain disclosure requirements

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From the Regulators

International regulators seek to sniff out leverage risks

IOSCO to start reporting on fund leverage in 2021

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Research and Markets

Pension wealth up, but RRSPs dipped: StatsCan

CPP enjoys strongest growth rate

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Industry News

Power Corp. structure simplified on co-CEO retirements

Ratings agency DBRS says the news is "favourable"

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Industry News

Morneau told to focus on luxury tax and stock options changes

Finance minister also asked to "ensure that wealthy Canadians do not benefit from unfair tax breaks"

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Research and Markets

Household debts rise in Q3, StatsCan reports

Debt-to-income ratios climbs again

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Research and Markets

Canadian insurers’ outlook stable for 2020: Moody’s

Economy to support insurers' growth, rating outlook

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Research and Markets

Many Canadians resigned to never getting out of debt

Two-thirds assume everybody is struggling with debt

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People

Scott Gordon joins Manulife Investment Management

He previously served as an executive director at Starlight Investments

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 13, 2019 December 13, 2019
  • 11:01
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People

FMFD unveils board members for 2020

The board includes members from FundEX, Sterling Mutuals and Aviso Wealth

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 13, 2019 December 13, 2019
  • 10:00
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Research and Markets

North American stock markets rise on signals about trade deal with China

U.S. exchanges hit intraday highs

Royal Bank selling Eastern Caribbean banking operations to consortium

The agreement includes branches in Antigua, Dominica, Montserrat, St. Lucia, and St. Kitts and Nevis

Fed leaves low rates alone and foresees no moves in 2020

After three cuts earlier this year, the central bank left its benchmark rate in a low range of 1.5% to 1.75%

RBC has leading share of small-business banking: CFIB survey

Credit unions and regional banks have gained in market share

Todd Mattina returns to Mackenzie Investments

Mattina will assume the role of chief economist and senior vice president in the new year

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 11, 2019 December 11, 2019
  • 17:01

Portfolio management changes announced at Manulife Investment Management

Two senior managers are set to retire next year

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 10, 2019 December 10, 2019
  • 11:54

Digital wealth management platform enhances executive team

The fintech D1g1t Inc. hires Andrew Aziz and Kian Rafia

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 6, 2019 December 6, 2019
  • 12:07

European Central Bank chief sees slowdown bottoming out

ECB head Christine Lagarde said recent economic indicators point to some stabilization

You can’t afford to ignore sustainable finance

"There's nothing hotter than all things ESG," said Bloomberg's David Scanlan

  • By: Katie Keir
  • December 5, 2019 December 5, 2019
  • 13:35

Canadian ETF inflows near record in November

Sixteen ETFs launched last month, but there was no change in the number of ETF providers

Many U.S. investors in the dark on fees, performance: Report

Two-thirds of survey respondents failed basic quiz on investing

Bank regulators mull capital, liquidity rules for crypto

A new discussion paper from the Basel Committee focuses on the emerging crypto space

Ontario approves CSA’s client-focused reforms

Amendments include changes to suitability, know-your-client, conflict of interest and disclosure provisions

Climate disclosure not good enough, global investment pros say

Overwhelming majority of sustainable investment professionals said the TCFD recommendations are helpful

Pension assets hit $2 trillion in Q2, StatsCan says

Assets have doubled since 2010

Canadian home prices looking healthy in 2020

The positive outlook for Canadian real estate is based on healthy buyer demand

Canadian firms recognized at STEP Private Client Awards

O’Sullivan Estate Lawyers, RBC Wealth Management both honoured

  • By: IE Staff
  • October 11, 2019 November 12, 2019
  • 14:08

IE to co-host 2nd Annual ETF Summit on Oct. 1

Sessions will offer innovative ways to integrate the products into your practice

  • By: IE Staff
  • September 12, 2019 November 12, 2019
  • 09:31

Nominees revealed for IIAC’s 2019 Top Under 40 award

Winners to be announced at gala event in Toronto on Oct. 24

  • By: IE Staff
  • September 3, 2019 November 12, 2019
  • 13:27