Crypto firm strikes client disclosure deal with CRA
Coinsquare must provide tax authorities with account data on its largest clients
- By: James Langton
- March 24, 2021 March 24, 2021
- 17:01
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Ontario to provide parents with new round of support payments
The province is also enhancing the CARE tax credit by 20% for 2021
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 24, 2021 March 24, 2021
- 16:52
Tax tips for clients who sold, bought or renovated homes in 2020
The Canada Revenue Agency outlined reporting requirements, credits and more
- By: IE Staff
- March 24, 2021 March 24, 2021
- 15:21
Yellen sees room for U.S. to borrow, opens door to tax hike
Higher taxes are likely required in the long run, the Treasury secretary said
- By: The Associated Press
- March 24, 2021 March 24, 2021
- 13:45
Canaccord CEO says acquiring RF Capital remains “No. 1 strategic priority”
Last week, RF Capital said no to a $367-million takeover offer
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- March 23, 2021 March 23, 2021
- 17:58
Liberals to unveil federal budget on April 19, Freeland says
The government will need the support of at least one major opposition party for the budget to pass
- By: Jordan Press
- March 23, 2021 March 23, 2021
- 15:11
Bank of Canada to end credit market aid programs amid improving economy
The central bank will suspend or discontinue market liquidity-focused programs beginning in early April
- By: Jordan Press
- March 23, 2021 March 23, 2021
- 14:08
IRS announces filing extension for 2020 tax return
U.S. taxpayers will have until May 17 to file and pay taxes owing
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 19, 2021 March 19, 2021
- 15:46
CRA announces prescribed interest rates for Q2
The prescribed rate on loans to family members remains set at 1%
- By: IE Staff
- March 19, 2021 March 19, 2021
- 12:39
Court allows $100-million lawsuit against OSC to proceed
The ruling overturns a Superior Court finding from last April
- By: Colin Perkel, The Canadian Press
- March 18, 2021 March 18, 2021
- 15:55
Extended job relief to cost Ottawa an extra $5 billion: PBO
The government announced last month it would add 12 weeks of eligibility to the Canada Recovery Benefit
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 18, 2021 March 18, 2021
- 11:42
Earnings down for Fiera in Q4
The firm’s AUM increased by more than $10 billion year over year
- By: IE Staff
- March 18, 2021 March 18, 2021
- 11:14
Federal Reserve foresees keeping key rate near zero through 2023
The U.S. central bank also upgraded its growth and inflation forecasts
- By: Martin Crutsinger, Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- March 17, 2021 March 17, 2021
- 14:56
Teachers, AIMCo sell U.S. proxy advisory firm
The pensions have sold Glass Lewis to a private equity firm and entrepreneur
- By: James Langton
- March 16, 2021 March 16, 2021
- 12:05
OSFI unwinds emergency pandemic relief measures
Temporary relief due to extreme volatility is no longer needed
- By: James Langton
- March 16, 2021 March 16, 2021
- 11:13
CFA Institute launches ESG credential globally
New certificate focuses on incorporating ESG into investment analysis
- By: James Langton
- March 15, 2021 March 15, 2021
- 14:25
CI acquires Atlanta-based RIA Brightworth
Firm manages US$4.7 billion for HNW clients
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 15, 2021 March 15, 2021
- 10:41
RF Capital dismisses Canaccord’s $367-million takeover offer
The proposal isn't in the best interests of the company's shareholders, advisors and clients, the firm said
- By: Mark Burgess, Rudy Mezzetta
- March 15, 2021 March 23, 2021
- 09:05
Canada Revenue Agency locks 800,000 accounts
The tax agency has cited possible email phishing schemes
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 12, 2021 March 12, 2021
- 16:31
Wealthsimple’s peer-to-peer app goes national
The beta version of the product launched in November 2020
- By: IE Staff
- March 12, 2021 March 15, 2021
- 12:56
New Desjardins ETF focuses on carbon reduction
The fund invests in large- and mid-cap companies in emerging markets
- By: IE Staff
- March 12, 2021 March 12, 2021
- 11:23
CSA releases guidance on crypto disclosure
The guidance reflects regulators' observations from reviewing annual reports
- By: Fiona Collie
- March 11, 2021 March 11, 2021
- 13:38
Courts could save invalid wills if Ontario bill passes
Most Canadian provinces already grant this power to the courts, but some estate experts argue changing the law could lead to unintended consequences
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 11, 2021 March 19, 2021
- 12:19
CI acquires Barrett Asset Management
New York-based RIA manages more than US$2.5 billion
- By: IE Staff
- March 11, 2021 March 11, 2021
- 12:15
Universal life policies can’t be used for unlimited deposits, appeal court rules
Hedge funds argued they should be able to make unlimited deposits for a guaranteed return
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- March 11, 2021 March 11, 2021
- 08:57