Investment banking prices slip in 2015
Statistics Canada’s IBSPI aims to measure movements in the prices charged for investment banking services
- By: James Langton
- December 5, 2016 December 5, 2016
- 11:55
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Dundee sells capital-markets arm to employees
The new entity will operate as Dundee Capital Partners, with a name change and full re-branding expected for early 2017
- By: IE Staff
- December 5, 2016 December 5, 2016
- 08:50
Advisor’s appeal against former firm dismissed
Robert Shewchuk claimed in a lawsuit that Blackmont Capital did not properly pay him for corporate finance deals he brought to the firm
- By: James Langton
- December 2, 2016 December 2, 2016
- 15:40
Qtrade tops Surviscor’s annual discount brokerage ranking
BMO InvestorLine, which had claimed the top spot four times since 2011, fell to fourth place this year while Scotia iTRADE and Questrade filled out…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- December 2, 2016 December 2, 2016
- 12:45
BMO welcomes 27 new members to its millennial leaders advisory council
The women are university students from across Canada and replace the first cohort of the council, whose goal is to develop strategies to advance women…
- By: Megan Harman and Tessie Sanci
- December 1, 2016 December 1, 2016
- 16:40
Manulife Securities puts focus on new discretionary management platform
The platform is expected to become a major source of growth for the firm as it allows advisors to manage client relationships more effectively
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- December 1, 2016 December 1, 2016
- 16:25
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TC Media acquires Advisor Group from Rogers
The deal, which brings Investment Executive and the Advisor’s Edge publications under the same umbrella, also includes various other B2B brands
- By: Tessie Sanci
- December 1, 2016 December 1, 2016
- 12:35
Advisor team in Ontario joins NBF
The team of four advisors, formerly with BMO Nesbitt Burns, joined NBF’s new branch in Ancaster, Ont.
- By: Tessie Sanci
- December 1, 2016 December 1, 2016
- 12:15
Move to low-cost investing takes toll on U.S. asset-management firms
The shift to investments with lower fees is being driven by concerns about costs in this low-return environment and the regulatory climate, report finds
- By: James Langton
- November 30, 2016 November 30, 2016
- 13:00
Hearsay Systems updates social media monitoring platform
The changes are designed to streamline communication between advisors and their compliance departments concerning the use of social networks
- By: Tessie Sanci
- November 30, 2016 November 30, 2016
- 11:45
Maximizer updates CRM tool for advisors
Maximizer CRM Wealth Manager 2017 will have fields that can capture all the relevant data points as well as commonly used forms within each client’s…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- November 30, 2016 November 30, 2016
- 11:15
MX issues guidelines for setting disciplinary penalties
The guidance will allow market participants to understand the underlying principles the exchange uses when it determines disciplinary sanctions
- By: James Langton
- November 29, 2016 November 29, 2016
- 15:10
Members approve proposed Desjardins amalgamation
The merger of Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec and Caisse centrale Desjardins is expected to become effective on Jan. 1, 2017 following regulatory approval
- By: Tessie Sanci
- November 29, 2016 November 29, 2016
- 12:50
U.K. Royal Mint and CME Group team up to create digital gold market
The digital trading platform will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and blockchain technology will be used to facilitate the new venture
- By: James Langton
- November 29, 2016 November 29, 2016
- 12:15
How to help clients through major life transitions
Susan Bradley, founder, Sudden Money Institute, gives tips for advisors on how to help clients make sound financial decisions during major life transitions.
- By: Susan Bradley
- November 29, 2016 December 15, 2017
- 09:10
Canadians take kindly to charitable giving
A majority of Canadians would prefer someone make a charitable donation on their behalf than receive a traditional gift for the holiday season
- By: Tessie Sanci
- November 28, 2016 November 28, 2016
- 11:55
FCAC commissioner named as new head of global FinCoNet
Lucie Tedesco, who has been vice chairwoman of FinCoNet since 2013, was appointed to a three-year term as chairwoman earlier this month
- By: James Langton
- November 28, 2016 November 28, 2016
- 11:30
Canada Life deal opens door to pension de-risking for smaller pension plans
Pension risk transfer agreements have become more popular as continuously improving life expectancy threatens the long-term financial viability of many pension plans
- By: Megan Harman
- November 28, 2016 November 28, 2016
- 06:15
Tax protester sentenced to 18 months in jail following guilty plea
Timothée Bessette helped or advised individuals file income tax returns, or request a reassessment, using the distinction between a “natural” person and a “legal” person
- By: Tessie Sanci
- November 25, 2016 November 25, 2016
- 11:30
Gen-X unprepared for retirement: survey
Most Canadians aged 35-54 say everyday expenses prevent them from saving
- By: Tessie Sanci
- November 24, 2016 November 24, 2016
- 15:30
Understanding mindset the key to client relationships
Scott Greenberg, motivational speaker, Jump Start Performance, explains how advisors can forge stronger relationships with clients by understanding their emotional mindset.
- By: Scott Greenberg
- November 24, 2016 December 15, 2017
- 14:50
Alberta to give provincial credit unions expanded powers
A new bill from the provincial government is being characterized as the first major overhaul of provincial legislation governing credit unions in Alberta in 30…
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- November 24, 2016 November 24, 2016
- 12:05
Financial services playing an increasingly critical role in Canada’s economy
Beyond the growing direct impact the sector is having, it also serves as a catalyst for growth in other areas of the economy, a new…
- By: James Langton
- November 24, 2016 November 24, 2016
- 11:50
Choose your clients wisely, lawyer warns
It’s just as important advisors choose the right clients to work with as it is that individual investors choose the right financial professionals
- By: Tessie Sanci
- November 23, 2016 November 23, 2016
- 16:35
CIBC receives top Canadian FinTech Award
The bank was among many others honored earlier this week for their commitment to lead and drive innovation in fintech
- By: Fiona Collie
- November 23, 2016 November 23, 2016
- 16:10