Rebounding Canadian equities drive Canadian pension returns higher in Q3
Defined benefit pension plans posted a 0.4% return
- By: James Langton
- November 8, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 12:10
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Millennials are more conservative investors than other generations
Investment results often more dependent on investor’s behaviour than on fund performance, report finds
- By: Leah Golob
- November 7, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 12:30
Feds urged to lift limits on RRSPs, pensions
Report recommends raising annual contribution limits to 30% or more
- By: James Langton
- November 7, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 12:00
Manulife Canada CEO elected chairman of LL Global board of directors
Michael Doughty will succeed Rino D’Onofrio as chairman for 2018
- By: Megan Harman
- November 6, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 15:25
IFB launches continuing education platform
IFB Academy gives financial professionals the opportunity to earn CE credits by taking online courses
- By: Megan Harman
- November 6, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 14:35
Cryptocurrency fund NextBlock scraps plans to go public
Canaccord Genuity withdraws as private placement underwriter
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 6, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 14:30
Tax, charities rules under scrutiny as Liberals craft social finance strategy
Various estimates suggest so-called impact investors in Canada are sitting on between $2 billion and $5 billion with the potential to grow to $30 billion…
- By: Jordan Press
- November 6, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 07:50
CRA vows action on Canadian tax evaders exposed in Paradise Papers
The leak of some 13.4 million records includes the names of more than 3,000 Canadian individuals and entities
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 6, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 07:40
National Bank Correspondent Network adopts new name
The new name is intended to reflect the independent nature of the expanded clientele the firm serves
- By: Leah Golob
- November 2, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 15:50
Legal clinic provides free assistance to aggrieved investors
The clinic is staffed by students from York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School who are paired with supervising lawyers from business law firms in Ontario
- By: James Langton
- November 2, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 14:50
Great West Lifeco reports lower Q3 profit
The quarter’s results include hurricane-related losses totalling $175 million after taxes
- November 2, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 12:00
CIBC launches Simplii Financial direct banking
The bank has switched over customers from President’s Choice Financial to the new brand after reaching a deal with Loblaw to take over its banking…
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 1, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 15:35
Majority of Canadian pension plan returns stay positive in Q3
Healthy equity returns offset fixed income losses
- By: James Langton
- November 1, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 15:20
CI completes acquisition of BBS Securities
The mutual fund giant intends to leverage the acquisition to jump-start some technology projects, including the launch of a robo-advisor
- By: IE Staff
- November 1, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 12:50
Advocis helping Canadians build financial savvy to shape their futures
The MyMoneySmarts program is the start of a long-term plan by Advocis to promote financial literacy in support of the national financial literacy strategy
- By: IE Staff
- November 1, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 11:35
IMCA adopts new name
The organization is also expanding its educational programs for advisors
- By: Leah Golob
- October 31, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 12:25
Institutional investors warm up to responsible investing
There’s a clear trend globally toward greater awareness, interest and adoption of ESG analysis and responsible investing
- By: Leah Golob
- October 31, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 12:07
Richardson GMP secures $80 million in financing
The brokerage will use the proceeds of the new bank credit facility to refinance its existing long-term debt
- By: James Langton
- October 31, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 11:30
OBSI reports rise in complaint volumes
Complaints regarding banking cases have jumped 30%, while the volume of investment industry complaints have slipped
- By: James Langton
- October 30, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 10:15
Mark your calendar for Financial Planning Week
Ontario Minister of Finance Charles Souza to provide keynote speech at FPSC’s Celebration of the Profession
- By: Leah Golob
- October 29, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 18:00
ISS proposes shareholder action on board diversity, “over-boarding”
Proxy advisory firm launches policy comment period
- By: James Langton
- October 27, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 11:15
TMX Group to acquire Trayport Holdings from ICE
TMX will pay $592 million in cash and sell Natural Gas Exchange Inc. and Shorcan Energy Brokers to ICE
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 27, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 09:45
Billionaire wealth returns to growth
Asia outpaces the United States for the first time
- By: James Langton
- October 26, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 12:20
IIAC honours 2017 Hall of Fame inductees
Six pioneers recognized for outstanding achievement in their professional and personal lives
- By: IE Staff
- October 26, 2017 December 25, 2018
- 11:15