C.D. Howe report suggests ending paper cheques
Going completely digital would save billions
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015
- 13:45
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Desjardins Financial Security Q2 profit jumps by 50%
Growth in premiums and individual insurance sales
- By: IE Staff
- August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015
- 11:40
Natixis brings NexGen into the fold fully
Nine months after the acquisition of Toronto-based NexGen, Natixis has made several key changes
- By: James Langton
- August 24, 2015 August 24, 2015
- 10:40
Mackenzie creates systematic strategies team to take over certain management duties
Rick Weed, who recently joined the firm, will take over the management of various mandates from Chuck Roth, who retired from Mackenzie
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 21, 2015 August 21, 2015
- 11:10
Mixed response from Ontario court on class action certification
Although the court struck down several of the proposed grounds for a class action, a couple of claims will be considered at a certification motion…
- By: James Langton
- August 21, 2015 August 21, 2015
- 11:00
Court dismisses case against advisor, Assante
The judge sided with the defendants, ruling that the case was brought after the two-year limitation period had expired
- By: James Langton
- August 21, 2015 August 21, 2015
- 09:05
Advisors’ Report Card 2015: Editors discuss major themes
Pablo Fuchs, senior editor with Investment Executive, and Fiona Collie, staff writer, discuss the results of the Advisors’ Report Card 2015. This year’s Report Card…
- By: Pablo Fuchs
- August 21, 2015 November 9, 2019
- 08:15
Federal party leaders announce family friendly financial policies
The Tories, Liberals and NDP announce promises to ease the financial burden on parents and those seeking compassionate care benefits
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 20, 2015 August 20, 2015
- 15:10
New program aims to help firms and advisors make the most of social media
With analysis showing that social media use can produce double-digit increases in certain business metrics for advisors, firm launches program to ensure social media is…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 20, 2015 August 20, 2015
- 12:30
RBC white paper aims to help Canadians understand their U.S. tax obligations
One of the main goals of the report is to help individuals understand the various ways they can find themselves beholden to the U.S. tax…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 20, 2015 August 20, 2015
- 11:40
Investors’ satisfaction with Canadian investment firms is growing
Nevertheless, investors are confused about their investment performance and the fees their advisors and firms charge for investment advice
- By: Fiona Collie
- August 20, 2015 August 20, 2015
- 11:20
Merchants’ class action against banks to proceed
B.C. appeal court ruling largely dismisses banks’ appeals
- By: James Langton
- August 20, 2015 August 20, 2015
- 10:00
RCMP warns of fraudulent scheme
Scammers are calling claiming to represent the RCMP and seeking to collect fines or income taxes
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 19, 2015 August 19, 2015
- 14:00
TSX long life order type receives regulatory approval
The new order type aims to enhance the quality of execution for long-term investors that aren’t speed sensitive
- August 19, 2015 August 19, 2015
- 09:30
Quebec court publishes questions on co-operative national regulator
Court also asked to rule on whether the proposed new federal legislation designed to address systemic risk exceeds Parliament’s authority
- By: James Langton
- August 19, 2015 August 19, 2015
- 09:10
Former insurance broker loses wrongful dismissal suit
The broker frequently referred clients to other brokers, including his ex-common law spouse and his girlfriend
- By: James Langton
- August 18, 2015 December 23, 2020
- 16:30
Could robo-advisors boost demand for traditional advice?
New research suggests that combining the scalability of technology with advisor relationships will enable wealth managers to increase their market position
- By: James Langton
- August 18, 2015 November 9, 2019
- 15:11
Millennials more adventurous in investing
Bridgehouse scholarship program applicants reveal risk-taking traits greater than widely believed
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 18, 2015 August 18, 2015
- 10:35
Industrial Alliance financial tool wins IFCA award
“Successful Steps to a Retirement Rendezvous” guide honoured
- By: IE Staff
- August 18, 2015 August 18, 2015
- 08:40
Wealthy investors need advisors to achieve financial ambitions
U.S. study also finds that UHNW investors have high expectations for their portfolio returns although many fear running out of money
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 17, 2015 August 17, 2015
- 15:40
B.C. appeal court backs Scotiabank in Tangerine appeal
Application by Vancouver-based RSP Generation LP dismissed
- By: James Langton
- August 17, 2015 August 17, 2015
- 11:00
Co-operators acquires Carleton Insurance Brokers
Purchase strengthens distribution system in Ottawa
- By: IE Staff
- August 14, 2015 August 14, 2015
- 11:15
Harper’s plan to increase HBP will hurt retirement savings
Ian Russell argues that Canadians already have a tax-free tool in the form of the TFSA to use for large purchases such as a home
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 13, 2015 August 13, 2015
- 15:25
Desjardins Group reports growth in Q2 surplus earnings
State Farm acquisition lifts insurance operations
- By: IE Staff
- August 13, 2015 August 13, 2015
- 09:25
Post-secondary students concerned about education costs
But students are thinking ahead and trying to save enough to be able to cover their academic expenses
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 12, 2015 August 12, 2015
- 16:00