DBRS brightens view on Sun Life
The Toronto-based rating agency has upgraded its rating
- By: James Langton
- October 17, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 11:30
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CRA confirms advantage tax rules relief
Paying RRSP, TFSA investment fees from outside the accounts not an advantage
- By: Melissa Shin
- October 16, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 15:34
Canadian annual inflation rate 1.9% last month as lower gas prices weigh on rate
A 10% drop in gas prices compared with last year continues to weigh on overall inflation
- By: Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press
- October 16, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 12:29
U.S. retail sales dip 0.3% in September
The unexpected decline was influenced by weaker sales at gas stations
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- October 16, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 12:19
Canada’s M&A market softens in Q3, Crosbie says
Deal activity was at its lowest level since the third quarter of 2017
- By: James Langton
- October 16, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 11:06
ESG indices proliferate as equity benchmark numbers contract
There are nearly 3 million indices globally
- By: James Langton
- October 15, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 16:48
ESG a growing priority for asset managers, Moody’s says
Evolving investor expectations make ESG a strategic priority
- By: James Langton
- October 15, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 11:41
FSRA forming pension advisory committees
Four committees will focus on different plan types
- By: IE Staff
- October 11, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 15:58
Fed plans more Treasury purchases to control lending rates
Measure isn't intended to lower longer-term rates, Fed says
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- October 11, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 14:08
Canadian firms recognized at STEP Private Client Awards
O’Sullivan Estate Lawyers, RBC Wealth Management both honoured
- By: IE Staff
- October 11, 2019 November 10, 2023
- 14:08
Liberals’ proposed annuities probably won’t be ready next year
Industry more focused on VPLAs than ALDAs
- By: Mark Burgess
- October 11, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 14:01
Paying RRSP, TFSA investment fees from outside the accounts not an advantage, Finance says
The department acknowledges there often isn't a tax motivation when doing so
- By: Melissa Shin
- October 11, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 11:50
Global banks seek to streamline new issue process
New platform attempts to bridge the communication gap between underwriters and investors
- By: James Langton
- October 11, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 11:50
LSE efforts tout transition to sustainable finance
Exchange introduces new "Green Economy Mark," sustainable bond market
- By: James Langton
- October 11, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 11:36
Investment Executive acquired by Newcom Media
Editorial, sales and support teams will remain the same under the new ownership, publisher says
- By: Melissa Shin
- October 11, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 00:21
Conservatives promise paid leave, tax relief for adoptive parents
Tories pledge to introduce EI adoption leave benefits and increase the adoption tax credit
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- October 10, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 16:21
Ontario court green-lights securities class action against Barrick Gold
The court granted the motion for leave concerning an alleged environmental misrepresentation in 2012
- By: James Langton
- October 10, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 14:55
Enhancing mental health in the financial industry
U.K. trade group launches mental health support portal
- By: James Langton
- October 10, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 13:09
Fed officials were sharply divided over September rate cut
Powell may face challenges on future moves
- By: Martin Crutsinger, Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- October 9, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 15:42
Global plan aims to better tax digital business
Currently, multinationals pay most of their tax in the country they are based
- By: The Canadian Press, The Associated Press
- October 9, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 11:18
Court hears case on paternity leave at Japanese brokerage
A Canadian sued the company, alleging he was harassed and forced from his job
- By: Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- October 9, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 10:39
What to make of the CSA’s revised client-focused reforms
Experts weigh in on what the new CFRs mean for advisors and investors
- By: Michelle Schriver
- October 8, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 17:05
QuadrigaCX founder’s widow to hand over assets in settlement
$12 million in assets will be used to help repay users of the exchange
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- October 8, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 15:53
IMF chief: trade conflicts fuel synchronized global slowdown
“Everyone loses in a trade war,” new IMF head warns
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- October 8, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 12:13
Big data-based ESG index launches
HSBC has licensed the index, which features stocks with high ESG scores
- By: James Langton
- October 8, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 10:48