Fintech sees record deal activity
Report says volume of VC and private equity investment combined with M&A activity in the sector reached unprecedented heights
- By: James Langton
- August 2, 2018 August 2, 2018
- 11:42
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Canaccord delivering on plans to grow advisor roster
The firm has added 13 advisory teams from a year ago while the average book size per advisory team has risen by more than 80%…
- By: Pablo Fuchs
- August 1, 2018 August 1, 2018
- 18:06
GWL’s Q2 earnings rise by 17% on increased sales
The firm benefited from a $60-million after-tax gain from the restructuring of U.S. financing as a consequence of U.S. tax reform and the refinancing of…
- By: Canadian Press
- August 1, 2018 August 1, 2018
- 13:21
FPSC releases results of spring exams
Almost 1,000 candidates wrote FPSC Level 1 and CFP exams in various locations across Canada
- By: IE Staff
- August 1, 2018 August 1, 2018
- 11:55
Manulife joins Shoppers Drug Mart in medical marijuana program
Clients who have been approved for medical marijuana coverage will be able to consult with Shoppers pharmacists at an Ontario-based patient care centre
- By: Canadian Press
- July 31, 2018 July 31, 2018
- 14:28
Coinsquare launches wealth-management subsidiary
Coin Capital Investment Management will offer investment products focused on emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI and cryptocurrencies
- By: Fiona Collie
- July 30, 2018 July 30, 2018
- 12:00
Finance releases draft proposals related to Budget 2018
Consultation paper outlines income tax measures announced in Budget 2018 that haven’t already been legislated
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 27, 2018 July 28, 2018
- 16:00
Canadians cut back spending amid rising interest rates: poll
Half of respondents in debt said they are stressed about their level of indebtedness
- By: Armina Ligaya
- July 27, 2018 July 27, 2018
- 07:30
Former CEO, lawyer granted bail pending appeal in Knowledge House fraud
Co-conspirators Daniel Potter and Blois Colpitts used multiple manipulative techniques to prop up the firm’s share price
- By: Canadian Press
- July 26, 2018 July 26, 2018
- 10:50
B.C. property buyers must give more details in measure aimed at tax evasion
Starting Sept. 17, the new property transfer tax will require people to report additional information if they purchase through a corporation or trust
- By: Canadian Press
- July 25, 2018 July 25, 2018
- 17:00
Judge jails Knowledge House officials after blockbuster N.S. stock fraud
Former president and CEO Daniel Potter and lawyer Blois Colpitts were found guilty in March
- By: Brett Bundale
- July 25, 2018 July 25, 2018
- 16:30
Small business calls on new Ontario government to put CPP expansion on hold
Business owners surveyed by the CFIB want the overnment to delay CPP expansion pending a review of other options
- By: IE Staff
- July 25, 2018 July 25, 2018
- 15:20
Air Canada, banks seek to buy Aeroplan business
TD, CIBC and Visa take part in $2.25 billion offer to Aimia
- By: Armina Ligaya
- July 25, 2018 July 25, 2018
- 14:30
Hillcore partners with AlphaDelta
The two firms plan to expand AlphaDelta’s suite of actively managed investment products
- July 25, 2018 July 25, 2018
- 11:25
Toronto ranked tops for tech jobs growth
The city has the fourth-best tech talent market in Canada and the U.S.
- By: Canadian Press
- July 24, 2018 July 24, 2018
- 16:30
IA Financial expands mobile app coverage
Group savings and retirement plan members can now use the app to track their retirement savings
- By: IE Staff
- July 24, 2018 July 24, 2018
- 09:45
CDIC consults on changes to joint and trust account disclosure requirements
Insurance coverage will be extended to deposits held in RESPs and RDSPs
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 23, 2018 July 23, 2018
- 15:10
CPPIB investing US$147.4 million for 45% stake in Santa Monica Business Park
She said Santa Monica makes for an attractive market with strong demand driven by technology and media firms in the area
- By: Canadian Press
- July 23, 2018 July 24, 2018
- 13:50
Friends’ spending may influence Canadians to buy beyond their budget: survey
Less than half of respondents have a financial strategy in place and adhere to it
- By: IE Staff
- July 23, 2018 July 23, 2018
- 11:15
Industry divided on expanding cost reporting
The Investment Industry of Canada’s resistance to expanded investment fund cost reporting runs counter to the views of the Investment Funds Institute of Canada
- By: James Langton
- July 20, 2018 July 20, 2018
- 17:33
Asset managers urged to invest for future growth
Strong growth in 2017 was market driven
- By: James Langton
- July 20, 2018 July 20, 2018
- 15:00
“Digital front runners” focus on extracting value from data
Canadian financial institutions face a dual challenge of serving customers via digital channels and managing risk and compliance
- By: Leah Golob
- July 19, 2018 July 19, 2018
- 16:15
Financial institutions well positioned to spot money laundering
Professional money launders present unique identification challenges
- By: James Langton
- July 19, 2018 July 19, 2018
- 12:35
ICE completes acquisition of Chicago Stock Exchange
CHX will continue to operate as a registered securities exchange
- By: James Langton
- July 18, 2018 July 18, 2018
- 11:50
Small biz tax changes: where we are now
The federal government’s final proposals received royal assent on June 21
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 18, 2018 July 17, 2018
- 05:00