Letters to the editor: Taking issue with FAIR Canada’s criticism of the investing industry
The IIAC responds to a recent Inside Track column from the advocate for investor protection
- By: Ian Russell
- July 24, 2014 January 21, 2018
- 07:15
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U.S. futures regulator to be swaps group chief
ISDA names Scott O’Malia as CEO
- By: James Langton
- July 23, 2014 July 23, 2014
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Canada, UK reach tax evasion deal
Agreement an effort to help fight offshore tax evasion and prevent double taxation
- By: James Langton
- July 21, 2014 July 21, 2014
- 15:40
More Canadians filing taxes electronically
Average tax refund rises to $1,655
- By: James Langton
- July 18, 2014 July 18, 2014
- 13:30
Great-West Life launches VRSP product
AMF survey indicates about half of Quebeckers are not properly planning for retirement
- By: IE Staff
- July 18, 2014 July 18, 2014
- 11:30
Manulife VRSP now available in Quebec
Advisors can choose from two sales models
- By: IE Staff
- July 17, 2014 July 17, 2014
- 09:00
Sun Life Financial to offer VRSPs
Firm authorized to act as plan administrator
- By: IE Staff
- July 16, 2014 July 16, 2014
- 16:00
Canadians not confident with their level of insurance coverage: survey
Advisors should find out what clients know about life insurance and why they want it
- By: Fiona Collie
- July 16, 2014 July 16, 2014
- 07:30
DBRS cuts ratings on Espirito Santo
Portuguese bank’s liquidity is under pressure
- By: James Langton
- July 15, 2014 July 15, 2014
- 15:35
Industrial Alliance launches VRSP
Voluntary retirement savings plan tailored to small- and medium businesses
- By: IE Staff
- July 15, 2014 July 15, 2014
- 14:00
Institutional investors increasingly bulling on equities: Merrill
Aggressive positioning reflects expectations of higher global inflation in 12 months
- By: James Langton
- July 15, 2014 July 15, 2014
- 11:15
Dundee Corp. reorganizing into two divisions
David Goodman appointed president and CEO
- By: James Langton
- July 15, 2014 July 15, 2014
- 07:50
FPSC welcomes Ontario’s promise to continue studying planner regulation
Increased clarity would protect consumers
- By: James Langton
- July 15, 2014 October 21, 2019
- 07:35
SIFMA outlines reforms for U.S. equity markets
Recommendations would enhance fairness, stability, and transparency
- By: James Langton
- July 15, 2014 July 15, 2014
- 07:30
Financial literacy a concern even for the well-educated: study
Canadian results similar to those of other countries
- By: James Langton
- July 14, 2014 July 14, 2014
- 14:05
Citigroup agrees to US$7B settlement
Sub-prime mortgage settlement includes US$4.5 billion in penalties and US$2.5 billion in consumer relief
- By: James Langton
- July 14, 2014 July 14, 2014
- 11:00
RBC announces $1B subordinated debt issue
Securities would automatically convert into common shares in the event of financial distress
- By: IE Staff
- July 11, 2014 July 11, 2014
- 15:25
National Bank completes $39 billion asset conversion
NBCN now serves more than 400 independent market intermediaries across the country
- By: IE Staff
- July 11, 2014 July 11, 2014
- 11:00
BNP Paribas pleads guilty to violating U.S. economic sanctions
French bank to pay US$9 billion for processing transactions for clients in blacklisted countries
- By: James Langton
- July 10, 2014 July 10, 2014
- 08:00
BMO Nesbitt Burns aims to recruit more women
Dealer launches industry first website to attract female investment advisors
- By: Fiona Collie
- July 10, 2014 July 10, 2014
- 07:25
Pension woes point to target-benefit option: report
Change pension legislation to accommodate single employer TBPs, study authors say
- By: IE Staff
- July 9, 2014 July 9, 2014
- 10:15
Canadians need guidance on DC pension plans: survey
Many investors do not have a clear understanding on how to maximize their benefits
- By: IE Staff
- July 9, 2014 July 9, 2014
- 09:15
OECD study reveals need to improve youth financial literacy
Only 10% of students score at the highest financial literacy proficiency level
- By: James Langton
- July 9, 2014 July 9, 2014
- 08:10
Class actions filed against KPMG
Auditor of defunct Poseidon Concepts facing proposed actions in three provinces
- By: James Langton
- July 9, 2014 July 9, 2014
- 07:40
Small firms make big impact in advice business
Advisors in smaller firms are frequently the main source of financial advice to Canadian households with $100,000 or less in financial assets
- By: Fiona Collie
- July 9, 2014 July 9, 2014
- 07:30