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
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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
AGF joins UN responsible investing initiative
Firm announces new roles for two senior executives
- By: James Langton
- January 27, 2016 January 27, 2016
- 11:00
Northleaf Venture Catalyst Fund commits $30 million to two vencap funds
Investments in iNovia Capital and Information Venture Partners continue program of investing in Canadian high-potential venture funds and companies
- By: James Langton
- January 27, 2016 January 27, 2016
- 10:35
Robo-advisors: more friends than foes
The largest robo-advisor firm in the U.S. has launched a division that caters specifically to financial advisors
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 27, 2016 January 27, 2016
- 10:00
Winners of 2015 DAC Young Advisors Award lauded
The Knowledge Bureau has also launched the search for its 2016 DAC Young Advisors Award winners
- By: IE Staff
- January 27, 2016 January 27, 2016
- 09:45
There’s much room for growth for fintech firms
Integration between existing financial institutions and upstarts appears to be underway, panel suggests
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 26, 2016 January 26, 2016
- 16:50
Invesco restructures its Trimark Canadian equities team
The unit will now be split into two groups, one focusing on Canadian equity and the other on Canadian equity income
- By: IE Staff
- January 26, 2016 January 26, 2016
- 12:40
Alberta court orders former advisor to pay DS $200,000
Larry Elford, who has since become an investment industry critic, sued his former firm unsuccessfully for constructive dismissal
- By: James Langton
- January 26, 2016 January 26, 2016
- 12:30
Sun Life announces $530-million group annuity deal
The insurer has entered into an annuity buy-in transaction with two unnamed Canadian pension plan sponsors
- By: James Langton
- January 26, 2016 January 26, 2016
- 10:40
TD rebranding of wealth-management unit to begin this week
The transformation involves engaging clients in a three-step approach to gain a deep understanding of their needs and values
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 25, 2016 January 25, 2016
- 15:15
U.S. securities class action filings rise to greatest level seen since 2008
Estimated “investor losses” in 2015 totalled US$183 billion
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2016 January 25, 2016
- 13:15
ACPM urges Ontario to delay ORPP implementation
Reforms to mandatory public pension reform “should occur on a national basis”
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2016 January 25, 2016
- 11:40
Lee-Chin’s plan to ensure your wealthy clients’ children stay that way
Wealthy clients who invest successfully look to a few high-quality businesses and seek private companies focused on long-term growth
- By: Tessie Sanci
- January 22, 2016 January 22, 2016
- 11:55
Blockchain developer Digital Asset raises US$50 million
ASX selects firm to develop distributed ledger services for the Australian market
- By: James Langton
- January 22, 2016 January 22, 2016
- 11:15
Mawer to open an office in Singapore
Mawer Singapore will act as a subadvisor for the Calgary-based parent firm
- By: Tessie Sanci
- January 21, 2016 January 21, 2016
- 14:50
Major banks complete blockchain test
BMO and TD Bank participated in the test
- By: James Langton
- January 21, 2016 January 21, 2016
- 14:20
The CRA is looking for tips on potential offshore tax evaders
The Offshore Tax Informant Program offers rewards for information on people who are hiding offshore income or assets
- By: James Langton
- January 21, 2016 January 21, 2016
- 12:45