Marriage won’t revoke a will under proposed Ontario legislation
Bill 245 would also make virtual will witnessing permanent
- By: Melissa Shin
- February 18, 2021 March 19, 2021
- 15:53
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Investment industry not quite immune to crisis, but resilient
IIAC report shows revenues held up in 2020, employment climbed
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021
- 15:20
Covid-19 misery shows in record Ontario job losses
Labour groups plead for federal assistance
- By: Colin Perkel, The Canadian Press
- February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021
- 14:23
U.S. financial sector shares thoughts on a low-carbon economy
Trade groups published principles for a low-carbon transition
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021
- 12:35
Alberta extends financial aid to struggling small businesses
The government will provide an extra $10,000 per organization
- By: Dean Bennett, The Canadian Press
- February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021
- 10:16
Federal Reserve meeting minutes show support for ultra-low interest rates
In January, Fed officials expressed concerns about a slowing economy
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021
- 15:34
IIAC Hall of Famer Fred Ketchen dies at 85
The former ScotiaMcLeod executive had a career that spanned 57 years
- By: IE Staff
- February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021
- 11:52
January home sales hit new record for the month as prices also post record high
Sales were up 35.2% compared with a year earlier, according to CREA
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- February 16, 2021 February 16, 2021
- 11:24
Andrew Marsh to step down from Richardson Wealth
Marsh has led the brokerage since 2010
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 16, 2021 February 16, 2021
- 09:10
Earnings increase for IGM in Q4
IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments recorded record-high asset levels
- By: IE Staff
- February 12, 2021 February 12, 2021
- 16:34
Ontario raises small estate limit to $150,000
Small estates can access a simplified probate process
- By: Melissa Shin, Rudy Mezzetta
- February 12, 2021 March 19, 2021
- 14:00
Say no to life settlements, CLHIA advises Ontario
Group warns that vulnerable seniors would be at risk if private member's bill passes
- By: James Langton
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 16:53
Ontario set for years of post-pandemic deficits without new policy: FAO
Report highlights need for “significant” changes to spending or revenue
- By: Shawn Jeffords
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 13:55
Earnings flat for iA Financial in Q4
Product sales surged in the firm’s wealth management and individual insurance businesses
- By: IE Staff
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 12:32
Earnings surge for Great-West Lifeco in Q4
The firm recently acquired a U.S. retirement business and sold its asset management group
- By: IE Staff
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 12:05
Equity markets lift CPP in Q3
The fund's net assets were $475.7 billion, compared with $456.7 billion a quarter earlier
- By: IE Staff
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 11:53
CI’s wealth management assets soared in 2020
The company's assets increased dramatically following several acquisitions
- By: Mark Burgess
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 11:33
Brookfield reports Q4 profit up from year ago
The asset manager also announced it had raised its dividend
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 11:05
Sun Life beats expectations in Q4
The insurers profits climbed 3.5% to $744 million in the quarter
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 10:54
Manulife profits rise 45% in fourth quarter
Core earnings dip slightly despite profit increase, however
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 10:19
Powell stresses commitment to full employment and low rates
Least advantaged households have been most affected by job losses, the Fed chair said
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- February 10, 2021 February 10, 2021
- 14:53
‘Digital loonie’ should come from BoC, not private sector, deputy says
Only a central bank can guarantee privacy rights and universal access, Timothy Lane said in a speech
- By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
- February 10, 2021 February 10, 2021
- 12:51
Richardson Wealth, Bloom Burton form healthcare sector–focused alliance
By combining their services, the firms aim to better support investment clients in the space
- By: IE Staff
- February 10, 2021 February 10, 2021
- 11:01
Allianz X invests $53.5M in Purpose Financial for minority stake
The partnership will accelerate growth, Purpose says
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 10, 2021 February 10, 2021
- 10:40
Demand for some CERB recipients to repay the benefit scrapped by federal government
People who applied based on their net, rather than gross, income won’t have to repay the government
- By: Stephanie Levitz
- February 9, 2021 February 9, 2021
- 13:01