CI Financial makes fintech acquisition
The firm has purchased BBS Securities and its affiliates, Pario Technology and Virtual Brokers
- By: Fiona Collie
- September 8, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 09:25
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Sun Life Global Investments to acquire Excel Funds
The acquisition will expand SLGI’s lineup of emerging markets funds and adds ETFs to its roster of products
- By: Megan Harman
- September 7, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 16:25
Greater efforts to fight cyber attacks needed, industry institute says
Global financial trade group calls for greater information sharing
- By: James Langton
- September 7, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 14:30
Research confirms fee transparency key to trust
J.D. Power study indicates bank customers who understand their bank fees place more faith in bank’s ethics
- By: Fiona Collie
- September 7, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 13:30
Canadian institutional investors call for 30% women on boards and executive teams by 2022
Diverse perspectives and expertise lead to better business outcomes
- By: James Langton
- September 7, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 11:45
Fiera Capital expands fixed income team
Each senior fixed income professional brings approximately 25 years of industry experience to the role
- By: Leah Golob
- September 7, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 09:30
U.S. firm offers training for meeting DOL fiduciary standard
A new course defines procedural frameworks for advisors “based on fiduciary best practices”
- By: James Langton
- September 6, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 11:00
Nearly half of Canadian workers are living paycheque to paycheque: survey
The results underscore the need for spending less and saving more every day, for emergencies and for retirement
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 6, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 08:45
Insurtech firm aims to digitize MGA function
Finaeo has raised more than $2 million toward project to create a digital “marketplace” for insurance advisors
- By: Megan Harman
- September 5, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 12:45
Report recommends an upgrade to Canada’s lobbyist registries
Federal and provincial lobbyist registries suffer from a number of deficiencies that undermine their usefulness to investors
- By: James Langton
- September 5, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 11:00
Canadian students see need for further training after post-secondary
Having a probable career path and a plan to save for education can make a big difference
- By: Leah Golob
- September 1, 2017 January 29, 2018
- 12:00
BoC scholarship encourages women to consider careers in economics and finance
The award will be combined with an offer of permanent employment at the central bank
- By: James Langton
- September 1, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 11:30
CIBC completes Geneva Advisors acquisition
Deal adds US$8.6 billion and 100 employees to CIBC Atlantic Trust
- By: Leah Golob
- September 1, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 11:10
Mackenzie, Power Corp. finalize acquisitions of stake in China AMC
Both firms now each hold a 13.9% stake in the fund company, which had $232 billion in AUM and 40 million retail clients at the…
- By: Leah Golob
- August 31, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 11:00
Scotiabank in talks to acquire BBVA Chile
The bank’s international banking unit continues to perform strongly as it accounted for almost a third of overall net income in Q3
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- August 31, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 10:45
TD Bank’s Q3 profit rises 17% to $2.77 billion
All of Canada’s Big Six banks have outperformed analyst expectations in this quarter
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 31, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 09:05
National Bank’s Q3 profit up 8% to $518 million
The Montreal-based bank says it won’t follow rivals in eliminating services
- By: Ross Marowits
- August 30, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 15:25
Proxy firm ISS against Buffett bid to increase stake in Home Capital
The alternative lender favours Berkshire Hathaway’s bid, despite the advisory from ISS
- By: David Hodges
- August 30, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 15:10
Sun Life launches speedy life insurance application
Canadians will be able to apply for a variety of insurance products from Sun Life from their smartphones or tablets
- By: Leah Golob
- August 30, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 11:00
Q3 results from Scotiabank, BMO beat analyst expectations
The two banks report strength in their Canadian banking operations
- By: David Friend
- August 29, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 16:15
Report highlights PSPIB’s corporate stewardship practices
Issues relating to board independence and effectiveness accounted for 46% of contrarian votes from the pension manager over the past year
- By: James Langton
- August 29, 2017 February 7, 2018
- 11:55
Home Capital hires Brad Kotush as new CFO
The former Canaccord Genuity CFO joins the Toronto-based alternative lender on Friday
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 29, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 08:00
Advisor appointments now available on National Bank’s updated app
Clients can now also review details of their GICs as well as view their mortgage statements
- By: IE Staff
- August 25, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 13:20
Court rules in favour of labour-sponsored venture fund against fund manager
GrowthWorks WV Management has been ordered to repay $1.4 million to GrowthWorks Commercialization Fund
- By: James Langton
- August 25, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 11:00
