DBRS raises ratings on RBC
The credit-rating agency says RBC’s strengths distinguish the bank from its peers in Canada and around the world
- By: James Langton
- June 26, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 14:25
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Economical Insurance delivers demutualization plan to OSFI
The plan sets out how the P&C insurer aims to convert to a public company from one owned by its policyholders
- By: James Langton
- June 26, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 14:10
Delay public pension benefits further: report
Putting off CPP and OAS benefits until age 75 would help clients plan for retirement, group says
- By: James Langton
- June 26, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 11:10
RBC looks to Israel to improve cybersecurity
The bank will invest $2 million into research at Ben-Gurion University’s Cyber-Security Research Center
- By: Leah Golob
- June 26, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 10:57
CIFP acquires Canadian Hedge Watch
CHW, which operates under the Radius brand, produces events focusing on alternative investments, ETFs and pensions
- By: IE Staff
- June 26, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 08:28
CIBC to extend private wealth brand in the U.S.
CIBC Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management will become part of CIBC Private Wealth Management
- By: Leah Golob
- June 25, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 11:59
BIS names Philip Lowe as new chief
The group of global financial sector policy-makers’ new annual report stressed the need for critical structural reforms to keep the global economy churning
- By: James Langton
- June 25, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 11:15
Scotiabank jumps to top spot in 2018 mobile banking scorecard
CIBC and National Bank slip to second and third place
- By: Leah Golob
- June 22, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 12:00
Manulife cutting 700 jobs
The insurer will look to recruit top digital talent
- By: Ian Bickis
- June 21, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 16:25
Western Financial Group acquires Ontario’s Axion Insurance
Insurance services firm expands beyond Western Canada
- By: IE Staff
- June 20, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 13:50
Sun Life Financial names new human resources chief
Helena Pagano succeeds Carrie Blair
- June 20, 2018 October 11, 2019
- 10:15
Growing wealth among HNW not translating into satisfaction
Although global high net-worth individuals’ wealth surpassed US$70 trillion for the first time, only 55.5% said they connected very well with their wealth managers
- By: IE Staff
- June 19, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 12:00
Raymond James beefs up investment banking team
Veteran Kyle Rookes brings more than a decade of M&A and capital markets experience to the firm, with a focus on the oil field services…
- By: IE Staff
- June 19, 2018 October 11, 2019
- 09:15
Proposed class action lawsuits filed against BMO, CIBC’s Simplii
Cybersecurity breaches may have disclosed personal and financial information of up to 90,000 customers
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 18, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 17:35
IA Financial one step closer to establishing holding company
Group's plan endorsed by Quebec legislature
- By: IE Staff
- June 18, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 11:50
Finance Montreal announces Montreal FinTech Station
The project will make it possible to develop Quebec’s fintech community and help support Montreal’s position as an innovative financial hub
- By: IE Staff
- June 18, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 11:00
IFB launches new AML/ATF course for life licensed advisors
Course helps independent advisors create and maintain a FINTRAC compliance regime
- By: IE Staff
- June 18, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 10:30
PlanPlus honours winners of the third annual Canada Financial Planning Awards
Paul Tyers, Jason Pereira and Sterling Rempel were recognized at the CIFPs annual conference in Halifax
- By: IE Staff
- June 15, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 14:00
CUPW calls for postal banking
Postal banking services would provide underserved communities with greater access to affordable financial services
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- June 15, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 12:40
The biggest challenge advisors may face is managing clients’ emotional reactions
Advisors see a tough road ahead of them in helping clients prepare for financial obstacles
- By: Leah Golob
- June 14, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 11:30
CRA to improve call-centre services
The federal tax agency is focusing on modernizing technology, improving agent training and updating service standards
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- June 14, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 10:50
Bank of Canada partners with Creative Destruction Lab
The partnership agreement will enable the central bank to better understand the implications of emerging technologies in the financial sector
- By: James Langton
- June 13, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 15:00