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CRA gets “D” on recent report card

The CFIB made 200 test calls to evaluate the tax information call centre's performance

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Banks offer their 2020 outlooks and priorities

Canadian banking executives spoke at a conference in Toronto

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Ontario small business tax rate drops 0.3 percentage points

The decrease, effective Jan. 1, was proposed in the fall fiscal update

  • By: IE Staff
  • January 6, 2020 January 6, 2020
  • 11:42
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B.C. government sets a lower home value for those claiming a tax grant

The lower threshold reflects declining home prices

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Federal Reserve last month saw a declining risk of recession

Policymakers felt that the risks of a trade war and a disruptive Brexit had diminished

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Markets boost solvency, funding status of Canadian pensions

Rising yields and strong equities supported DB plans in 2019, Aon reports

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Snowbirds fighting Ontario health insurance cuts

As of Jan. 1, 2020, OHIP no longer covers most out-of-country medical emergencies

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Vanguard goes commission-free

U.S. giant cuts stock and option trading costs

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Equity issuance slumped, debt surged, in 2019

Global debt enjoyed a record year, but IPOs were weaker

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Lower taxes, new RRSP rules and digital news tax credit among 2020 changes

Numerous changes are effective Jan. 1

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Slideshow: IE Yearend Quiz

Have you paid attention to what’s been happening in the industry this year? You’re about to find out

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 23, 2019 December 23, 2019
  • 14:03
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U.S. broker sanctioned for failing to guard against market manipulation

FINRA, U.S. exchanges found Credit Suisse failed to oversee direct access clients

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CI Financial acquires majority stake in RIA firm

The transaction is part of CI’s plan to grow its presence in the U.S. RIA market

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Invesco announces change in portfolio manager

The change affects Invesco's fixed income team

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 23, 2019 December 23, 2019
  • 10:56

Advisors could face suspensions if CE credits aren’t reported on time

IIROC’s late-filing fee for CE credits takes effect Jan. 1

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U.S. economy grew at moderate 2.1% rate in 3rd quarter

Economists now believe the GDP is growing around 2% in the current quarter

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Liberals put changes to employee stock options on hold

The changes were supposed to take effect on Jan. 1

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iA Wealth launches hybrid advice platform

iA WealthAssist combines the services of an investment advisor with the convenience of a self-serve platform

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 19, 2019 December 19, 2019
  • 13:33
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Bank of England audio feed ‘misused’ by hedge funds

The central bank referred the case to the Financial Conduct Authority

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Swedish central bank ends pioneering era of subzero rates

The benchmark rate has been raised to zero

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Tales from the crypto: Clients want to see human remains of QuadrigaCX founder

More than 76,000 unsecured creditors, virtually all of them QuadrigaCX clients, came forward to say they are owed $214.6 million

Annual TFSA contributions up 10% on average: survey

Two-thirds of Canadians currently hold a Tax-Free Savings Account

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Mortgage lending grows, while HELOC lending slows

A new report from Scotiabank says a hotter housing market has led to faster growth in mortgage borrowing

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 18, 2019 December 18, 2019
  • 12:18
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Statistics Canada says annual pace of inflation climbs to 2.2%

In November, energy prices posted their first year-over-year increase since April

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Sun Life to expand infrastructure expertise with investment in InfraRed

The deal also has provisions for Sun Life to acquire the remaining equity of InfraRed within five years