VersaBank developing blockchain-based cryptocurrency vault
Canadian branchless bank intends to launch VersaVault globally
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 19, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 16:10
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Sustainalytics strengthens research capacity
ESG analysis firm purchases certain assets of Solaron Sustainability Services
- By: IE Staff
- March 19, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 11:45
MD Financial offers clients greater choice
A suite of services includes online trading, robo-advice and personal financial planning with a dedicated financial advisor
- By: IE Staff
- March 19, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 11:00
Ontario one step closer to regulating financial planners
A new consultation paper invites comments on proposals that would restrict the use of the title “financial planner” to those with the necessary proficiency or…
- By: James Langton
- March 16, 2018 November 13, 2019
- 17:00
Quebec proposes amendment to new law allowing sale of insurance online
The change would clarify that insurance firms must have a registered rep available to assist clients when they buy an insurance product online
- By: Megan Harman
- March 15, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 15:35
Co-operators assumes full ownership of CUMIS’ insurance operations
Co-operators and Central 1 say the deal was made to strengthen each firm’s respective core business
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 15, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 15:25
Bank branches retain their appeal
While baby boomers and millennials are frequenting their neighbourhood branches, their reasons for doing so are quite different
- March 15, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 14:00
BMO stops credit and debit card purchases of cryptocurrencies
The bank’s decision follows a similar move by Toronto-Dominion Bank last month
- March 15, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 12:45
Complaints rise in 2017: OBSI
The dispute resolution service aims to reduce the time it takes to resolve investment and banking complaints
- By: James Langton
- March 15, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 11:45
BMO launches Facebook, Twitter chatbots
The chatbots have been fed with the top customer questions received at BMO’s call centre and the bank’s websites
- By: Armina Ligaya
- March 15, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 09:00
High-net worth investors are active art collectors
Collectors are motivated by a desire to support arts and culture
- By: James Langton
- March 14, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 16:40
Silicon Valley Bank pursues expansion in Canada
Barbara Dirks to lead Canadian team
- By: Leah Golob
- March 14, 2018 October 11, 2019
- 10:35
BMO among world’s most ethical companies: Ethisphere Institute
The bank is one of only two companies in Canada to be honoured
- By: IE Staff
- March 14, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 09:25
Credit Suisse to provide back-end services for Vexo’s ETFBahn
Trades executed through ETFBahn will now flow through Credit Suisse, which will provide record keeping execution and custody services
- By: Fiona Collie
- March 13, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 15:50
Canada’s bank CEOs get pay raise
Royal Bank of Canada’s Dave McKay was paid the most among his peers with $12.43 million in total direct compensation
- By: Armina Ligaya
- March 13, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 15:15
Wealth-management CEOs optimistic about growth
Major changes to fees, products, distribution, regulation, technology and workforce could disrupt the industry
- By: James Langton
- March 13, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 13:40
Gemini founders propose cryptocurrency SRO
The Virtual Commodity Association would introduce standards, provide oversight, and self-regulation to the emerging industry
- By: James Langton
- March 13, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 13:30
Report sees potential in central bank digital currencies
Policymakers are concerned about the impact of a digital currency that’s intended for use by the general public
- By: James Langton
- March 13, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 13:00
IIAC seeks nominations for 2018 Top Under 40 Award
The call for nominations closes on June 1
- By: Leah Golob
- March 13, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 11:15
Aligned Capital Partners launches digital vault
The FutureVault platform will enable advisors to quickly and securely collaborate on business and client information, anytime and from any device.
- By: Leah Golob
- March 13, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 11:00
Canadian asset managers honoured
Addenda Capital, Greystone Managed Investments and Phillips, Hager & North lead institutional rankings
- By: James Langton
- March 13, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 10:45
Almost half of Canadians intimidated by investment decisions: survey
Many are seeking tools to help them invest smarter
- March 12, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 11:27
Calgary’s MLD joins Canaccord Genuity
Canaccord continues to expand wealth-management business
- By: IE Staff
- March 12, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 09:45
LOGiQ and Grenville to combine
The companies believe the deal will result in a company that offers a more effective and viable platform for enhancing shareholder value
- By: IE Staff
- March 12, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 08:29