SIFMA pushes back on U.S. budget proposals
Industry association opposed to bank tax, fiduciary duty on retirement advice
- By: James Langton
- February 9, 2016 February 9, 2016
- 16:00
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Police warn of rise in identity thefts
Fraud lab discovered in Toronto
- By: James Langton
- February 8, 2016 February 8, 2016
- 14:35
Banks face challenges in adopting blockchain technology
A new white paper urges banks to focus on areas where the technology can truly create value
- By: James Langton
- February 8, 2016 February 8, 2016
- 12:20
Women making gains in financial services industry
Capital markets not the boys’ club Hollywood portrays, industry insiders say
- By: Alexandra Posadzki
- February 5, 2016 February 5, 2016
- 14:15
Flow-through shares have been a failure, report finds
These investments seem to do more harm than good and it’s time to reconsider their tax incentives, University of Calgary report concludes
- By: James Langton
- February 4, 2016 February 4, 2016
- 16:25
AdvisorStream joins Canadian Technology Accelerator Program
Marketing technology firm looking to grow its financial advisor market
- By: IE Staff
- February 3, 2016 February 3, 2016
- 16:30
Make women a core focus of your business
With women’s wealth becoming ever more prominent, you need to ensure you take the right approach to gain and retain their business
- By: Tessie Sanci
- February 3, 2016 February 3, 2016
- 12:25
Three in the running to become head of Desjardins Group
Desjardins’ electoral college will choose between Daniel Paillé, Guy Cormier and Robert Oullette to replace Monique Leroux in April
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 2, 2016 February 2, 2016
- 12:35
Toronto police arrest man in alleged CRA scam
Nine charges laid; police believe there may be other victims
- By: James Langton
- February 2, 2016 February 2, 2016
- 10:40
Mercer launches pension risk exchange tool for DB pension plan sponsors
The platform allows DB pension plan sponsors in Canada to monitor annuities pricing and financial metrics for their pension plans
- By: Tessie Sanci
- February 1, 2016 February 1, 2016
- 17:05
Shift to fee-based model doesn’t drive clients away, U.S. study finds
Many investors surveyed for the study indicate they would remain with their advisors even if they were informed of fees — and felt those fees…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- February 1, 2016 February 1, 2016
- 15:00
Defer Ontario pension implementation for one-year: CLHIA
In its Ontario budget submission, the industry group urges the government to adopt regulations to allow for the implementation of PRPPs
- By: James Langton
- February 1, 2016 February 1, 2016
- 12:50
Scotiabank completes purchase of Citigroup’s operations in Panama, Costa Rica
The acquisitions, valued at around US$360 million, include 21 bank branches, 88 ABMs and four service centres
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 1, 2016 February 1, 2016
- 12:00
CDCC, NGX receive CCP recognition from ESMA
European securities regulators have given their blessing to a couple of the TMX Group’s clearing businesses to operate as central clearing counterparties in the region
- By: James Langton
- February 1, 2016 February 1, 2016
- 11:40
Nasdaq completes acquisition of Chi-X Canada
Deal expands market for Canadian equities, derivatives trading and ETP listings
- By: James Langton
- February 1, 2016 February 1, 2016
- 11:15
CSIS collected taxpayer information from the CRA without authorization
A new report from the Security Intelligence Review Committee states that there were multiple instances of this happening from a particular CSIS office
- By: James Langton
- January 29, 2016 January 29, 2016
- 14:10
AGF launches investor education hub
AGF’s new online portal provides Canadians with critical financial information in a way that’s easy to understand and educational
- By: IE Staff
- January 28, 2016 January 28, 2016
- 13:40
NYSE calls for market structure reforms
Recommendations in new report are aimed at reducing the impact of extreme volatility on the functioning of U.S. equity markets
- By: James Langton
- January 28, 2016 January 28, 2016
- 12:50
Sun Life retirement tool helps workers benefit from employer matching
Digital tool automates group retirement savings plan enrolment
- By: IE Staff
- January 28, 2016 January 28, 2016
- 12:45
Morneau Shepell introduces online marketplace for group retirement benefits
Marketplace will provide employers with a new option to help their employees ensure health and life insurance coverage into retirement
- By: Tessie Sanci
- January 28, 2016 January 28, 2016
- 11:50
LIBOR traders found not guilty in U.K. trial
The traders were charged following an investigation by the U.K. Serious Fraud Office
- By: James Langton
- January 28, 2016 January 28, 2016
- 10:20
Percentage of Canadians planning RRSP contributions down from year ago: poll
The average contribution for those who have already contributed was $3,984
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 28, 2016 January 28, 2016
- 07:00
Use of fintech services set to rise
It’s likely that fintech will become more prevalent as digitally active Canadians become aware of these services
- By: Tessie Sanci
- January 28, 2016 January 28, 2016
- 06:50
Canadians struggling to meet retirement goals
The federal government’s steps to improve the retirement funding system may have a positive impact in the years ahead
- By: Tessie Sanci
- January 27, 2016 January 27, 2016
- 15:15
RI-focused robo-advisor launches
ModernAdvisor, which is now available to investors after a three-month beta program, intends to appeal to environmentally-conscious younger clients
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 27, 2016 January 27, 2016
- 15:00