Reform in Europe will pressure asset manager fees: Moody’s
MiFID II is likely to increase competition and drive consolidation
- By: James Langton
- January 15, 2018 February 14, 2019
- 11:45
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Canadians’ confidence wavers when faced with interest rate rise
Survey finds Canadians fret about possible rate hikes, rising costs and the inability to save
- By: Leah Golob
- January 15, 2018 February 14, 2019
- 11:25
Strong relationships drive client loyalty
Advisors with Raymond James, DS and IPC received some of the best ratings from their clients, according to new research
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 15, 2018 November 9, 2019
- 00:19
Simple trust income tax returns can now be filed online
The CRA recommends trust administrators start filing online because it’s a much simpler and faster process
- By: Leah Golob
- January 12, 2018 February 14, 2019
- 10:30
Sun Life expects $200-million charge in Q4
The one-time charge is due to U.S. corporate tax changes
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 12, 2018 February 14, 2019
- 10:15
Capital markets face risks in 2018
Regulatory fragmentation, illiquidity and a potential sudden shock to the financial system are big risks for markets in the coming year, according to Ian Russell
- By: Leah Golob
- January 11, 2018 February 14, 2019
- 16:30
IA Financial introduces individual insurance online claims service
The new service is part of the insurer’s efforts to provide efficient digital offerings
- By: Leah Golob
- January 11, 2018 February 14, 2019
- 11:00
Equisoft enhances wealth-management services
The Montreal-based technology firm recently acquired Apeiron Software and Planist
- By: Leah Golob
- January 10, 2018 February 14, 2019
- 12:00
Consumers increasingly open to non-bank providers
Consumers prefer to receive new services from their existing bank, but are open to changing firms to gain better service and more value
- By: James Langton
- January 10, 2018 February 14, 2019
- 11:10
Fintech startup Mylo closes $2 million of seed funding
The Montreal-based firm’s app aims to make investing easy for all Canadians
- By: Leah Golob
- January 9, 2018 February 14, 2019
- 12:20
TD acquires artificial intelligence startup Layer 6 AI
The Toronto-based firm uses AI in its platform to analyze various forms of data to learn and anticipate an individual customer’s needs
- By: Armina Ligaya
- January 9, 2018 February 14, 2019
- 10:00
RGAx to acquire LOGiQ3
The LOGiQ3 Group includes APEXA, which manages a national platform for life insurance advisor contracting and compliance in Canada
- By: IE Staff
- January 8, 2018 February 14, 2019
- 14:50
Planswell expands reach of free financial planning tool
Planswell currently operates in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
- By: Leah Golob
- January 8, 2018 February 14, 2019
- 12:30
TD expects Q1 earnings cut due to U.S. tax change
But a lower corporate tax rate will have a positive effect on future earnings, the bank says
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 8, 2018 February 14, 2019
- 10:45
CIBC acquires Wellington Financial
The specialty finance firm will become part of CIBC Innovation Banking
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 8, 2018 February 14, 2019
- 10:30
Phones, tablets also affected by newly discovered security issue: Google
The problem was initially identified in computers based on Intel processors
- By: Michael Oliveira
- January 5, 2018 February 2, 2019
- 09:25
Online brokerage users complain of glitches as pot stocks plunge
Several marijuana companies have taken a major hit
- By: Armina Ligaya
- January 4, 2018 February 2, 2019
- 15:45
Canadian equity issuance declined in 2017
RBC Capital Markets topped the equity league tables last year
- By: James Langton
- January 4, 2018 February 2, 2019
- 14:20
Fitness, finances top Canadians’ New Year’s resolutions
Over a quarter of Canadians plan to make a money-related resolution this year
- By: IE Staff
- January 3, 2018 February 2, 2019
- 17:30
Funded position of Canadian DB pension plans improves in 2017
Gains from surging equity markets were partially offset by falling long-term interest rates
- By: James Langton
- January 3, 2018 February 2, 2019
- 14:00
Mogo brings convenience to bitcoin ownership
MogoCrypto to launch in first quarter
- By: James Langton
- January 3, 2018 February 2, 2019
- 13:30
GWL subsidiary Canada Life completes purchase of Retirement Advantage
The acquisition strengthens Canada Life’s presence in the U.K. retirement income market
- By: IE Staff
- January 3, 2018 February 2, 2019
- 10:30
TD’s online brokerage service faces outage
Customers complain on social media
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 2, 2018 February 2, 2019
- 17:25
U.S. derivatives tax regime extended for two years
The decision by the IRS is a “significant win” for Canadian dealers, IIAC says
- By: James Langton
- January 2, 2018 February 2, 2019
- 14:00
SSQ Financial changes name to SSQ Insurance
The rebranding reflects the company's strategic positioning as a pan-Canadian insurer
- By: Leah Golob
- January 2, 2018 February 2, 2019
- 12:15