RBC hikes dividend following flat Q1 profit
The bank’s wealth-management division reported a 39% increase in net income to $597 million in Q1 2018 from $167 million in Q1 2017
- By: Armina Ligaya
- February 23, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 15:05
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IE among finalists for financial journalism awards
The awards recognize the contributions of journalists in helping advisors and clients gain a better understanding of the investment profession
- February 22, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 15:00
Financial services software deployment needs improvement: report
Outdated practices impose significant costs on the financial industry
- By: James Langton
- February 22, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 11:45
CIBC raises dividend following strong Q1 results
The bank increased its quarterly payment to common shareholders to $1.33 a share after its four strategic business units posted strong results
- By: Armina Ligaya
- Source : The Canadian Press
- February 22, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 11:15
Fight for insurance benefits highlights dangers of social media
Insurers are increasingly using social media to find grounds to deny claims, lawyer says
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 21, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 17:35
TribalScale launches financial services Venture Studio
Peter Aceto, former Tangerine CEO, appointed executive-in-residence
- February 21, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 15:20
Canadian retirees burdened with debt
From credit card debt to a mortgage, retirees struggle with expenses
- By: Leah Golob
- February 21, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 14:30
Waterloo students win local CFA research challenge
The winning team advances to the Americas regional competition
- By: IE Staff
- February 21, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 12:58
Questrade lowers Portfolio IQ minimum investment
Robo-advisor makes investing accessible with lower $1,000 minimum
- By: IE Staff
- February 21, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 11:03
Wealthsimple raises $65 million
Power Financial has invested $165 million in capital in the robo-advisor since 2015
- By: IE Staff
- February 21, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 10:34
Borealis AI launches fellowship program
RBC program aims to support and grow emerging artificial intelligence talent in Canada
- By: IE Staff
- February 20, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 15:00
CRA using big data to fight tax evasion
The agency “fully supports” the recent recommendations from the Offshore Compliance Advisory Committee
- By: James Langton
- February 20, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 12:25
Canadian robo-advisor users would recommend services
More than 75% of users surveyed say the service is “better” or “much better” than a traditional investment experience
- By: Leah Golob
- February 20, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 11:45
Canadian HNW investors favour equities
Investors’ open-mindedness gives advisors a chance to diversify their clients’ portfolios
- By: James Langton
- February 16, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 15:30
High debt could pose challenge: BoC
Low interest rates have encouraged households to take on debt
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 15, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 16:00
How blockchain could supercharge financial services
Financial services firms are embracing blockchain technology to improve efficiencies, cut costs and reduce risks
- By: Danny Bradbury
- February 15, 2018 November 9, 2019
- 15:15
Investment banker awarded $1.3 million for wrongful dismissal
Court rules RBC Capital Partners failed to adequately compensate managing director
- By: James Langton
- February 15, 2018 April 6, 2019
- 12:00
Canadians dipping into their RRSPs
A new report highlights the steady increase in the amount of money withdrawn from retirement savings to meet short-term needs
- By: Leah Golob
- February 15, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 11:00
Wealth-management deal good for Scotiabank: Moody’s
The bank’s challenge will be to cross-sell its other products to its newly acquired clients from Jarislowsky Fraser
- By: James Langton
- February 15, 2018 March 19, 2019
- 10:30
Advisors protest
New disclosure rules from CLHIA draw complaints
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- February 15, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 00:21
Sun Life posts better-than-expected Q4 earnings
The insurer launched new digital offerings in Canada in 2017 and continued to build out its wealth and asset-management businesses
- By: The Associated Press
- February 14, 2018 March 19, 2019
- 18:30
CRA conducts multiple raids in Panama Papers investigation
Police assisted in the operation that unfolded in three provinces
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 14, 2018 March 19, 2019
- 17:15
Governments should use procurement programs to help female entrepreneurs
Report makes 40 recommendations to governments, financial institutions and female entrepreneurs
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 14, 2018 March 19, 2019
- 17:00
Canadians continue to live longer
However, the rate of improvement is slowing
- By: IE Staff
- February 14, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 15:30
CFA Society Toronto announces award winners
The society congratulates the 2018 winners of the Ethics Challenge and the Hillsdale Canadian Investment Research Award
- By: Leah Golob
- February 14, 2018 March 19, 2019
- 12:45