Gerald Soloway to retire as Home Capital CEO
Martin Reid will take over from the long-time head of the alternative mortgage lender at the firm’s annual general meeting on May 11
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2016 March 1, 2016
- 10:35
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Fiera expands U.S. presence with acquisition of Apex Capital
The deal will add US$7.1 billion in AUM and double the size of Fiera’s institutional and subadvisory retail business in the U.S.
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2016 March 1, 2016
- 09:55
Piper Jaffray closes deal with Simmons & Co.
The Simmons brand will live on and operate as a new division within Piper Jaffray’s equities and investment-banking group
- By: James Langton
- February 29, 2016 February 29, 2016
- 15:50
VanCity report finds huge gap in inheritance expectations in B.C.
Although 28% of millennials in B.C. expect an inheritance of more than $300,000, only 8% of parents believe they’ll be able to leave that much…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- February 29, 2016 February 29, 2016
- 13:25
Leith Wheeler expands to Toronto
The expansion will bring the independent investment-management firm closer to 40% of its client base
- By: Tessie Sanci
- February 29, 2016 February 29, 2016
- 11:00
Women in Capital Markets to honour 15 executives
The “champions of change” honorees understand the important economic impact gender-balanced leadership has to Canada’s economy
- By: Tessie Sanci
- February 26, 2016 February 26, 2016
- 17:25
Letters to the Editor: Cumming research leaves many unanswered questions
Additional analysis and discussion is required if policy-makers and regulators are to proceed in a way that serves investors well
- By: Joanne De Laurentiis
- February 26, 2016 February 26, 2016
- 16:40
Letters to the Editor: Banning commissions not in the public interest
Fee-based advisors are not looking after average and below-average clients, so where are these people going to turn?
- By: Andrew Lau
- February 26, 2016 February 26, 2016
- 16:15
Cybercrime becoming a greater worry for Canadian firms
New PwC report suggests employees are often affected significantly when their company falls victim to economic crime
- By: James Langton
- February 25, 2016 February 25, 2016
- 13:55
TD, CIBC report higher Q1 profits in spite of challenging environment
Both banks increase their quarterly dividends
- By: Alexandra Posadzki
- February 25, 2016 February 25, 2016
- 11:15
Nasdaq completes deal for Marketwired
The acquisition expands Nasdaq’s newswire distribution and gains access to Marketwired’s social media targeting tools and analytics
- By: James Langton
- February 25, 2016 February 25, 2016
- 10:40
Caisse calls for infusion of public, private investment due to economic woes
Despite market volatility, the Quebec pension fund generated a 9.1% return on investments last year
- By: Ross Marowits
- February 24, 2016 February 24, 2016
- 17:05
Employers must do more to improve understanding of DC pension plans
A new report from BlackRock finds that employees are concerned they’re not saving enough for retirement or on track to retire on time
- By: Tessie Sanci
- February 24, 2016 February 24, 2016
- 13:50
SHARE report highlights key 2015 proxy votes
Shareholders are more willing to raise their voices
- By: James Langton
- February 24, 2016 February 24, 2016
- 12:30
ASA formed to represent small and mid-sized securities dealers in the U.S.
New group will be the umbrella association for Bond Dealers of America, Equity Dealers of America
- By: James Langton
- February 24, 2016 February 24, 2016
- 10:40
Front Street Capital appoints CEO
Asset manager completes change in ownership
- By: James Langton
- February 24, 2016 February 24, 2016
- 08:45
IIAC seeks nominations to Investment Industry Hall of Fame
The 2016 inductees will be chosen based on their impact on the investment industry as well as their leadership, ethics and social responsibility
- By: Tessie Sanci
- February 23, 2016 February 23, 2016
- 14:20
Tridus launches “entirely mobile” advisor platform
Advisors with the Vancouver-based firm will be able to meet anywhere with their clients and fill out important documents via a tablet or laptop
- By: Fiona Collie
- February 23, 2016 February 23, 2016
- 11:00
Financial demands put damper on RRSP contributions
Although Canadians are worried about their retirement, lack of money to invest and other financial priorities are the two big reasons why many won’t contribute…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016
- 11:30
PlanPlus launches Canadian financial planning competition
Winners will be recognized at the annual CIFPs conference
- By: IE Staff
- February 19, 2016 February 19, 2016
- 15:40
New online entrant aims to differentiate itself from robo-advisors
After filling a risk profile online, clients will be contacted by Antya Investments’ founder and portfolio manager to discuss investment options
- By: Tessie Sanci
- February 18, 2016 February 18, 2016
- 14:15
Sustainalytics and Glass Lewis form strategic partnership
Sustainalytics will provide its data for the development of an ESG profile page that will be incorporated into Glass Lewis’ proxy research reports
- By: Tessie Sanci
- February 18, 2016 February 18, 2016
- 12:00
CPPIB, partner invest US$555 million in retirement properties in Florida
The fund manager will own 45% of a new joint venture that will buy the Aston Gardens properties
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 18, 2016 February 18, 2016
- 10:00
Blockchain developer Digital Asset announces strategic relationships
Alliances with Accenture, Broadridge and PwC will accelerate innovation, drive growth, company says
- By: James Langton
- February 17, 2016 February 17, 2016
- 15:40
Canadian retirees with advisors are satisfied savers
On average, Canadian retirees are living on 62% of the income they had prior to retirement
- By: Tessie Sanci
- February 17, 2016 February 17, 2016
- 14:55