Russell calls on regulators to provide more insight into rule proposals
The IIAC’s president and CEO says regulators need to be more open about the thinking that goes into their reform plans
- By: James Langton
- October 19, 2016 October 19, 2016
- 09:10
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Banks team with SecureKey to fund digital identity network
Proposed new service would make it easier for consumers to take control of their digital identity in a privacy enhanced and secure way
- By: James Langton
- October 18, 2016 October 18, 2016
- 13:15
Fairfax buys some of AIG’s insurance operations in Latin America, Europe
The acquisitions will expand Fairfax’s footprint in Latin America significantly and builds on the company’s current expansion in Eastern Europe
- By: Tessie Sanci
- October 18, 2016 October 18, 2016
- 11:35
Portag3 Ventures closes new fintech fund
Adam Felesky named president of venture fund backed by Power Financial
- By: James Langton
- October 17, 2016 October 17, 2016
- 11:10
Front Street Capital sells division to former CEO
Gerard Ferguson is launching J2 Capital Management, which is buying Jemmek Capital Management and two funds from Front Street, the firm he led from February…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- October 17, 2016 October 17, 2016
- 10:30
U.S. advisors embracing social media
Four in five advisors say their client base grew this year with the help of social media vs 49% of advisors who said the same…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- October 14, 2016 October 14, 2016
- 16:05
Morningstar acquires remaining stake in PitchBook
PitchBook provides data and research on certain aspects of the private capital markets, including venture capital, private equity and M&As
- By: James Langton
- October 14, 2016 October 14, 2016
- 13:35
Firm on way to meeting crowdfunding targets to launch “responsible bank”
impak Finance received $425,000 in pledges within 24 hours to help it build a financial services platform dedicated completely toward the impact economy
- By: Tessie Sanci
- October 14, 2016 October 14, 2016
- 10:40
Two-thirds of Canadians willing to adopt RI, study finds
Financial advisors should approach responsible investing with clients proactively and be willing to offer products that adhere to its principles
- By: Tessie Sanci
- October 13, 2016 October 13, 2016
- 15:55
Ontario appeal court finds against Donald Trump and business partners
Two investors are entitled to remedies for being misled in marketing materials projecting profit margins for those buying units in Toronto’s Trump Hotel
- By: James Langton
- October 13, 2016 October 13, 2016
- 15:45
Federal government’s new housing measures prudent: CIBC CEO
Victor Dodig also spoke of his efforts to help create a growth fund for small and medium-sized businesses
- By: Andy Blatchford
- October 13, 2016 October 13, 2016
- 06:50
Canadians score high on financial literacy
A new OECD survey says Canadians have healthy financial habits but could do better managing debt
- By: Tessie Sanci
- October 12, 2016 October 12, 2016
- 15:05
Fitch endorses new mortgage and tax rules
Rating agency says tighter lending practices likely to cool overheated housing markets
- By: James Langton
- October 12, 2016 October 12, 2016
- 12:40
TD to sell European direct investing business
Scottish firm Interactive Investor to purchase TD Direct Investing
- By: Tessie Sanci
- October 12, 2016 October 12, 2016
- 09:45
Janus-Henderson merger is credit positive: Moody’s
The merger represents a response to declining assets in active management
- By: James Langton
- October 11, 2016 October 11, 2016
- 16:00
FCAC finds “strong market conduct” among banks, insurers
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s annual report also highlights its efforts to improve financial literacy, industry engagement and consumer awareness
- By: James Langton
- October 11, 2016 October 11, 2016
- 11:25
Canaccord adds advisory team from NBF
The addition of Vancouver’s LePoidevin Group is part of the firm’s strategy to bring in more advisors and grow its AUM
- By: IE Staff
- October 11, 2016 October 11, 2016
- 09:35
FPSC to honour three for performance on CFP exam
Simon Couvrette, Melissa Loiselle and Marc Sherman received the highest marks of the 421 candidates who wrote the national CFP exam this past June
- By: Tessie Sanci
- October 7, 2016 October 7, 2016
- 14:10
Scotiabank CEO Brian Porter elected IIF treasurer
Axel Weber named chairman of the Institute of International Finance
- By: James Langton
- October 7, 2016 October 7, 2016
- 08:45
Robo-advisor delivers value to millennial clients
David Nugent, portfolio manager and chief compliance officer, Wealthsimple, explains how the robo-advisor firm digitizes the investment process to offer millennial clients advice and value.…
- By: David Nugent
- October 6, 2016 November 9, 2019
- 09:50
Hootsuite introduces social media management tool for advisors
Hootsuite Advisor has three user levels that allow an advisor to choose his or her degree of social media knowledge and then use the features…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- October 5, 2016 October 5, 2016
- 16:05
Boost your business with robo-advisors
Marcia Moffatt, head of BlackRock Canada, explains how full-service advisors can use robo-adviice to help boost assets, broaden their client base, and give better and…
- By: Marcia Moffatt
- October 5, 2016 November 9, 2019
- 05:15
New robo-advisor caters exclusively to financial planners
Glidepath differs from its competitors in that the firm’s platform is designed only for financial planners and it has no direct-to-consumer component
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 4, 2016 October 4, 2016
- 12:00
TMX introduces inaugural members of its new Advancing Innovation Roundtable
The group, which will led by Salil Munjal of Yaletown Partners, will have its first meeting in Toronto on Tuesday
- By: Tessie Sanci
- October 4, 2016 October 4, 2016
- 10:50
BMO amends regulatory capital ratios
No change to the risk of the business
- By: James Langton
- October 4, 2016 October 4, 2016
- 10:05