BoC digital currency would be greener than Bitcoin, deputy says
However, the central bank doesn't yet see a need to offer its own digital currency
- By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
- May 26, 2021 May 26, 2021
- 15:46
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New stress test may moderate housing market: BMO
The rule changes, effective June 1, could push buyers to seek more affordable homes
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press
- May 26, 2021 May 26, 2021
- 11:19
CIBC to introduce fixed administration fees for certain investment funds
The asset manager said a fixed fee will offer “greater predictability and transparency”
- By: IE Staff
- May 25, 2021 May 25, 2021
- 14:37
U.S. proposes tax of at least 15% on global corporate profits
The proposed 15% is a floor, with further discussions encouraged to push the rate higher
- By: The Associated Press
- May 21, 2021 May 21, 2021
- 13:32
Environmentalists press Bank of Canada to be more active on climate change
The bank is working on issuing a federal green bond proposed in last month's federal budget
- By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
- May 21, 2021 May 21, 2021
- 12:26
U.S. businesses may have to report crypto assets to IRS
The Treasury Department issued a report Thursday that outlines proposals for new measures
- By: The Associated Press
- May 21, 2021 May 21, 2021
- 10:13
CPPIB reports record return for latest fiscal year
The investment manager's assets neared half a trillion dollars at the end of its 2021 fiscal year
- By: David Paddon, The Canadian Press
- May 20, 2021 May 20, 2021
- 10:09
CFA Institute adjusts focus in draft ESG disclosure standards
The draft released Wednesday differs from the architecture set out in the initial consultation paper
- By: Mark Burgess
- May 19, 2021 May 19, 2021
- 15:20
Merger of B.C. financial services, real estate regulators nears completion
The BCFSA will have a new structure and executive members
- By: IE Staff
- May 19, 2021 May 19, 2021
- 14:37
Virtual meetings to continue post-pandemic in B.C.
After Covid-19, companies in B.C. will have the option to continue to hold meetings online
- By: James Langton
- May 18, 2021 May 18, 2021
- 15:10
JPMorgan elevates two women to run bank’s biggest division
The appointments suggest CEO Jamie Dimon could choose a woman to lead the company after he retires
- By: Ken Sweet
- May 18, 2021 May 18, 2021
- 12:04
Fidelity launches saving, investing account for U.S. teenagers
The accounts will allow teens aged 13–17 to trade stocks and funds
- By: The Associated Press
- May 18, 2021 May 18, 2021
- 10:12
Manulife names global head of growing private markets business
Christoph Schumacher will take on the new role in Boston
- By: IE Staff
- May 17, 2021 May 17, 2021
- 11:11
Desjardins posted big gains in Q1
The cooperative reported surplus earnings of $798 million before dividends, powered by lower credit loss provisions
- By: IE Staff
- May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021
- 15:35
Brookfield AM reports rise in net income in Q1
Net income attributable to common shareholders was US$1.24 billion, as funds from operations hit a record high
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021
- 15:03
Net redemptions slow as CI reports Q1 profit
The firm's assets under management continued to grow in the first quarter
- By: Mark Burgess
- May 13, 2021 May 14, 2021
- 11:56
Feds launch council on sustainable finance
Enhancing climate-related financial disclosures will be an early focus
- By: IE Staff
- May 12, 2021 May 12, 2021
- 14:44
FSRA updates title reg proposal
The Ontario regulator proposed a central registry of title users and shorter transition periods
- By: Michelle Schriver
- May 12, 2021 May 12, 2021
- 12:46
Sterling Mutuals adds ETFs to product shelf
As ETF assets in the MFDA channel continue to grow, more firms are hopping on board
- By: Katie Keir
- May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021
- 13:00
Deadline extended again for ETF tax proposal
Revised allocation to redeemers legislation appears in the 2021 budget implementation bill
- By: Melissa Shin
- May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021
- 12:48
There’s $149 million in B.C.’s lost and found
A non-profit agency has reported a surge in people seeking unclaimed assets
- By: James Langton
- May 10, 2021 May 10, 2021
- 17:42
Cidel Asset Management to acquire fixed income manager
Lorica Investment Counsel is a specialty bond manager focused on the Canadian market
- By: IE Staff
- May 10, 2021 May 10, 2021
- 15:27
RF Capital reports net loss, record AUA in first full quarter after consolidation
The firm will unveil a new growth strategy later this month
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- May 10, 2021 May 10, 2021
- 14:48
CI acquires US$5.1B San Diego-based RIA
The deal for Dowling & Yahnke is CI Financial's second-largest RIA acquisition to date
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 10, 2021 May 10, 2021
- 11:32
IGM Financial reports record-high Q1 earnings
AUM and AUA were also up, for the quarter and compared with March 2020
- By: IE Staff
- May 7, 2021 May 7, 2021
- 15:32