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Judge gavel, scales of justice and law books in court

Former GrowthWorks manager breached its obligations, court rules

The court also denied the defunct labour-sponsored investment fund’s counter claim

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Police warn of cryptocurrency fraud schemes

Bitcoin fast becoming the preferred payment mechanism in CRA scams

EU flags waving in front of European Parliament building. Brussels, Belgium

Ready or not, Canadian business may face sanctions under EU’s new privacy law

Besides having potentially hefty fines, the GDPR’s scope is also sweeping

Toronto bank towers

TD, RBC Q2 profit bump helped by rising rates, macro environment

Deposit rates have not risen as quickly as loan rates

Toronto Skyline at dusk, Ontario, Canada

RBC named Canada’s most valuable brand

Manulife named most valuable insurance brand in Canada

RBC logo Royal Bank of Canada sign

Royal Bank’s Q2 earnings beat market expectations with 9% profit bump

Wealth-management net income up 25% to $537 million

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TD Bank posts 17% jump in Q2 profit, beating expectations

The bank delivered strong earnings across its divisions

Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Canaccord Genuity opens office in Winnipeg

The new wealth management office is home to three investment teams

CIBC HQ

CIBC reports Q2 net income up nearly 25% from year ago

Each of the bank’s units performed well during the quarter

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Creation Wealth Capital eyes millennials and Generation X

Sam Collins named president and CEO of revamped firm

Hand choosing employee group of businessmen new job appointment notice

Courville to head Wealthsimple for Advisors

Veteran wealth-management executive named CEO

Streets of Montreal, Canada

Croesus opens lab in Montreal

Fintech lab based on collaborative partnerships

  • By: IE Staff
  • May 23, 2018 May 23, 2018
  • 10:15
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Banks poised to report strong Q2 despite housing slowdown: analysts

CIBC is the first of the big banks scheduled to report its latest results with data out Wednesday

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Dalhousie students win IAFP financial planning competition

This year’s topic was “The Appropriate Use of Social Media in a Financial Planning Practice”

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CRA cracks down on real estate tax avoidance

The agency’s auditors have reviewed more than 30,000 files in Ontario and British Columbia over the past three years, generating $43.7 million in penalties

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Capgemini and Efma launch fintech portal

The new platform is designed to foster collaboration between fintechs and financial institutions

Walmart sells Canadian banking operation to U.S. firm, Canadian financier

The new owners will continue providing the bank's credit card and insurance products

Edmonton city center with River and bridge

ATB Financial names next CEO

Curtis Stange to succeed retiring Dave Mowat

Santander used blockchain for investor voting at AGM

Technology enhanced the efficiency and transparency of the vote tabulation process

Non-bank consumer lenders to reap biggest rewards from U.K. Open Banking initiative

Initiative should improve underwriting practices and loan pricing for consumers

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Time to update NAFTA, SIFMA CEO says

Negotiators should look to update the trade agreement to reflect the rise of the digital economy and the maturation of the financial services sector

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IA Financial expands access to retirement planning website

The website is a reference tool for clients and supports IA’s advisors

  • May 16, 2018 May 16, 2018
  • 11:30
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Slideshow: How a firm’s ratings impact advisors’ recommendations

Although advisors are likely to recommend their firm to another advisor, this changes sometimes based on their perception of their brokerage

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Surge in alternative investments expected

Amendments to NI 81-102 that are likely to be adopted this year would provide advisors with an intriguing new category of products to offer clients

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TD Bank discounts five-year variable mortgage rate

Competition among lenders heats up