TSX rises to near four-week high
Positive signals from trade talks, oil price increase lift markets
- By: Canadian Press
- January 8, 2019 January 8, 2019
- 16:45
Latest news in Industry News
53% of Canadians live paycheque to paycheque
A fifth of those surveyed are struggling to get by
- By: IE Staff
- January 8, 2019 January 8, 2019
- 15:08
Income tax filing changes now effective for 2018
New rules and eliminated credits for the 2018 tax year
- By: IE Staff
- January 8, 2019 January 11, 2019
- 14:59
Fitch introduces scoring for ESG considerations
The scores will show how ESG affects rating decisions
- By: James Langton
- January 8, 2019 January 8, 2019
- 12:30
IE’s Calendar of Industry Events
Helping advisors find opportunities for accredited continuing education
- By: IE Staff
- January 8, 2019 January 8, 2019
- 12:30
AIMA, CAIA propose new risk ratings for alternatives
The groups want a five-tier risk scale, rather than the current three
- By: James Langton
- January 8, 2019 January 8, 2019
- 12:15
Firms failing on digital transformation
More than half of Canadian financial professionals gave their firm a grade of “C” or lower for their digital transformation efforts
- By: IE Staff
- January 8, 2019 January 8, 2019
- 10:20
Venture capital group appoints new CEO
Kim Furlong's resumé includes positions in biotech and as an advisor to federal cabinet ministers
- By: James Langton
- January 7, 2019 January 7, 2019
- 15:50
BMO creates financial crimes unit
Larry Zelvin will lead the new division, which will focus on cybersecurity and fraud capabilities
- By: Canadian Press
- January 7, 2019 January 7, 2019
- 13:41
Weaker year for investment banks
Equity and debt issuance both declined in 2018, a new report from Thomson Reuters reveals
- By: James Langton
- January 7, 2019 January 7, 2019
- 12:55
Collins Barrow rebrands as Baker Tilly
Baker Tilly Canada will continue to function as an independently owned and operated group of 20 firms
- By: IE Staff
- January 7, 2019 January 7, 2019
- 10:50
Bear market may increase risks in ETF sector
There are concerns certain risks that materialize under highly stressed market conditions could turn into systemic risks, new IIAC report finds
- By: James Langton
- January 7, 2019 January 7, 2019
- 10:44
Big Six banks well positioned to weather economic storms
Canada’s banks remain vulnerable to various factors, but are positioned adequately from a capital perspective, Fitch reports
- By: James Langton
- January 3, 2019 January 3, 2019
- 15:14
Wealthsimple introduces mutual fund dealer
Wealthsimple Advice offers passive or active portfolios of ETFs and mutual funds
- By: Michelle Schriver
- January 3, 2019 January 3, 2019
- 14:02
Saving for retirement not top priority
Survey finds most Canadians are more focused on reducing debt
- By: IE Staff, Canadian Press
- January 2, 2019 January 3, 2019
- 15:28
CPP contributions rise this week
Increases will be phased in over seven years
- By: James Langton
- January 2, 2019 January 2, 2019
- 14:22
Insurers need to make bold moves: Report
Firms will have to seek innovation and M&A activity, among other strategies, to sustain growth in the coming years
- By: James Langton
- January 2, 2019 January 2, 2019
- 12:30
U.S. congressman introduces residency-based tax bill
It's receiving support from both Democrats and Republicans
- By: Melissa Shin
- December 21, 2018 December 25, 2018
- 12:45
CPPIB to increase board diversity advocacy
New global voting policy to take a stand for increased representation of women on corporate boards
- By: James Langton
- December 21, 2018 December 25, 2018
- 11:00
Fiera Capital further expands footprint in Europe
Asset-management firm acquires 80% stake in U.K.-based Palmer Capital
- By: IE Staff
- December 21, 2018 December 25, 2018
- 10:30
Scotiabank inks deal to sell pension and insurance business in Dominican Republic
Last month the bank announced plans to sell its banking operations in nine Caribbean countries
- By: Canadian Press
- December 20, 2018 December 25, 2018
- 09:30
HNW offshore investment not deterred by scandals
Clients are becoming more demanding about structuring their wealth in tax-efficient but legal ways
- By: IE Staff
- December 19, 2018 December 25, 2018
- 15:40
OBSI updates terms of reference
Major reforms to the dispute resolution service’s mandate require action from regulators
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2018 December 25, 2018
- 11:45
Sun Life to merge Bentall Kennedy real estate business with GreenOak
Insurer will pay GreenOak shareholders $195 million in cash in exchange for a 56% stake in the new firm
- By: Canadian Press
- December 19, 2018 December 25, 2018
- 10:15
TFSA usage jumps in 2018
Many Canadians unaware of changes to contribution limit
- By: IE Staff
- December 18, 2018 January 11, 2019
- 11:55