Canaccord Genuity to increase stake in Australia venture
The Australian company operates a mid-market investment bank in the Asia-Pacific region
- By: James Langton
- June 7, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 10:45
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Quebec judge tosses insider trading trial against former Amaya CEO
Autorité des marchés financiers “very disappointed” with decision
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 7, 2018 November 13, 2019
- 07:00
IIAC announces 2018-2019 board of directors
Charyl Galpin re-appointed board chairwoman
- By: James Langton
- June 6, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 17:40
Quebec abandons plan to scrap CSF
The government is retreating in the face of opposition to the plan
- By: James Langton
- June 6, 2018 November 13, 2019
- 16:15
How to talk to clients about RI
Five steps to encourage the conversation
- By: Leah Golob
- June 6, 2018 November 17, 2019
- 16:00
Educate clients to focus on liability
If reporting included liability, clients wouldn’t care what the S&P 500 was doing last year or last quarter
- By: Leah Golob
- June 6, 2018 July 22, 2019
- 14:35
Richard Talbot to lead Bristol Gate
The former chief operating officer for RBC Capital Markets will make a “significant” direct investment in Bristol Gate and its funds
- By: IE Staff
- June 6, 2018 October 11, 2019
- 12:40
Slideshow: Comparing each dealer’s average advisor
Although the average advisor saw modest improvements in AUM and productivity, the increases among some firms’ advisors were dramatic
- By: James Langton
- June 6, 2018 July 10, 2019
- 10:00
Fidelity Clearing offers clients Envestnet managed accounts platform
The back-office support services firm aims to address the growing demand for fee-based accounts
- By: IE Staff
- June 5, 2018 July 10, 2019
- 12:45
Peak settles with AMF on compliance deficiencies
A 2016 review found weaknesses in the firm’s internal controls and supervisory systems
- By: James Langton
- June 5, 2018 November 13, 2019
- 11:25
Equisoft launches philanthropy planning tool for wealthy clients
The software provider’s partnership with Canada Gives will help advisors provide a new planning approach for major donors
- By: Leah Golob
- June 5, 2018 July 10, 2019
- 10:45
RI is changing the meaning of “fiduciary duty”
A longer-term investment focus requires looking at sustainability
- By: Leah Golob
- June 4, 2018 July 10, 2019
- 16:47
Data breaches credit negative for BMO and CIBC: Moody’s
Cybersecurity threats are an increasing credit risk for banks and other financial institutions
- By: James Langton
- June 4, 2018 July 10, 2019
- 14:23
MD acquisition boosts Scotiabank’s wealth-management business
The transaction allows the bank to increase its reliance on wealth management as a source of earnings
- By: James Langton
- June 4, 2018 July 10, 2019
- 12:45
Dealers should ask questions about crypto funds
Factors such as investment strategy and valuation must be considered
- By: Fiona Collie
- June 4, 2018 July 10, 2019
- 11:23
IIAC infographic highlights investment industry’s contribution to Canada’s economy
While the industry directly employs 40,865 people, it’s indirectly responsible for almost 85,000 additional jobs
- By: James Langton
- June 4, 2018 July 10, 2019
- 10:30
CRA provides little direction on new small-business tax regime
Although two CRA officials gave more information on certain rules at this year’s STEP conference, a tax expert expressed frustration with the draft legislation
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- June 4, 2018 July 10, 2019
- 10:00
Laurentian Bank reports Q2 profit up, raises dividend
Bank looks to leave mortgage loan review woes behind
- June 1, 2018 July 10, 2019
- 15:00
FPSC calls for nominations
Fellow of FPSC distinction recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the financial planning profession in Canada
- By: Leah Golob
- June 1, 2018 October 11, 2019
- 14:00
Advisors are unprepared for the digital transformation of wealth management
Partly because of their age, advisors haven’t been operating their businesses with a digital mindset
- By: Leah Golob
- June 1, 2018 July 10, 2019
- 11:15
Supreme Court majority sides with censured former Bre-X lawyer Joe Groia
Law society complaints dismissed
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 1, 2018 July 10, 2019
- 10:15
Dealers’ Report Card 2018: Editors discuss rocky results
Advisors are facing a bumpy road ahead as their firms go through major transitions
- By: Fiona Collie, Pablo Fuchs
- June 1, 2018 July 10, 2019
- 10:00
Modest growth in advisors’ books
Although average assets under management and productivity rose year-over-year, there are signs the industry is evolving as advisors adopt fee-for-service arrangements and cater to clients…
- By: James Langton
- June 1, 2018 November 16, 2019
- 00:12
Scotiabank to acquire MD Financial Management
MD Financial will operate as a distinct, stand-alone brand within Scotia Wealth Management upon the closing of the deal
- By: IE Staff
- May 31, 2018 July 10, 2019
- 16:35
Financial services sector struggles with fraud despite strong compliance programs: survey
Data breaches and concerns over online privacy are creating new risks for Canadian businesses
- By: James Langton
- May 31, 2018 July 10, 2019
- 12:30