Purpose Financial acquires Thinking Capital
All employees of online lender Thinking Capital will remain with the firm following completion of the transaction
- By: IE Staff
- March 9, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 08:43
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Paving a path to gender parity in the C-suite
Canada still lags behind other countries when it comes to the representation of women on boards, experts say
- By: Leah Golob
- March 7, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 16:04
Banks need to step up cybersecurity efforts: PwC
Report suggests banks must ensure they’re keeping up with “increasingly sophisticated adversaries” and “rapidly evolving technologies”
- By: James Langton
- March 6, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 16:15
Russell Investments develops new ESG scoring methodology
The new ESG scores “are better predictors” of stock returns that traditional ESG scoring methodology, the firm claims
- By: James Langton
- March 6, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 12:04
Positive outlook for asset managers in 2018: Moody’s
The improved outlook compared with last year is reflective of the fact active managers are embracing passive investments
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 15:05
Volatility may cause clients to scrutinize fees
The OSC is expected to publish an update in late spring about how it will proceed with embedded commissions
- By: David Hodges
- March 4, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 11:43
Carney sees potential in the technology underlying cryptocurrencies
Policymakers should be careful not to suppress innovation in blockchain technologies
- By: James Langton
- March 2, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 11:30
TD hikes dividend following lower Q1 profit
Canadian banks wrap up solid quarter
- By: Armina Ligaya
- March 1, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 16:00
Morneau eyes tax evasion crackdown
The federal government is considering legislation that would give foreign authorities some access to Canadians’ confidential information
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 1, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 15:20
Lionridge inks subadvisory deal with Wellington-Altus
The agreement will make Lionridge’s investment management services available to Wellington-Altus’ clients
- By: Leah Golob
- March 1, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 14:10
Fiera Capital expands in Asia
The assets of Hong Kong-based Clearwater Capital Partners will be added to Fiera’ private alternative investments division
- By: Leah Golob
- March 1, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 11:20
National Bank’s Q1 net income up 11%
Bank welcomes federal cybersecurity spending
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 28, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 16:25
Industry has mixed reaction to Budget 2018
Feds fall short of promoting sustained growth: IIAC
- By: James Langton
- February 28, 2018 November 9, 2019
- 13:30
Canadians could use some help with TFSAs
One-third are still not aware of the tax penalties associated with over-contribution
- By: Leah Golob
- February 28, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 12:48
National Bank announces changes to executive team
Lucie Blanchet and Stéphane Achard to succeed retiring Diane Giard
- By: IE Staff
- February 28, 2018 October 11, 2019
- 10:15
The government proposes to strengthen the FCAC
Feds also aim to modernize the deposit insurance system and implement a framework for resolving systemically important financial market infrastructure firms
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2018 November 9, 2019
- 17:40
Scotiabank, BMO Q1 earnings beat expectations on international lift
Banks helped by brisk business in Latin America and the United States
- By: Armina Ligaya
- February 27, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 17:25
Scotiabank hikes dividend as Q1 net income up 17%
Earnings in the bank’s international banking division rose 16% year-over-year to $667 million
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 10:30
Online banks gain U.S. deposit share
The gap between interest rates offered by online banks and traditional banks has widened in the past couple of years
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 09:45
IA acquires PPI
The acquisition of two sizable MGAs adds 3,000 independent life insurance advisors to IA’s distribution network
- By: Megan Harman
- February 26, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 18:50
PlanPlus opens 2018 Canada Financial Planning Awards competition
Judges will review submitted financial plans to determine which one creates the greatest value for the client
- By: Leah Golob
- February 26, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 15:15
Banks missing chances to give client advice
The challenge for banks is getting the advice formula right and delivering it in a personalized manner across all channels
- By: Leah Golob
- February 26, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 12:50
Investor advocates urge OBSI regulators to act on Battell report
Giving OBSI the power to impose investor compensation decisions would empower retail investors to reject “low-ball” settlement offers
- By: James Langton
- February 26, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 11:45
Top U.S. court restores alleged LIBOR manipulation lawsuit naming RBC
Charles Schwab Corp. alleges 16 banks artificially suppressed the LIBOR rate between August 2007 and May 2010
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 24, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 07:30
TD halts credit card purchases of cryptocurrencies
Bank to review and assess the evolving market
- February 23, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 16:00