Advisors talk Trump, politics and investing post–U.S. election
No one can predict what markets will do over the next four years, but there are items to watch
- By: Katie Keir and Michelle Schriver
- November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 16:24
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Trump win ignites crypto frenzy, sends bitcoin to record high
Bitcoin climbed above $75,000 and smashing its previous record set in March
- By: Kelvin Chan, Associated Press
- November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 13:58
IA reports $288M third-quarter net earnings
Insurer had $1.3 billion in gross seg fund sales
- By: Jonathan Got
- November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 12:47
Sun Life earns $1.35 billion in Q3
The insurer had $1.51 trillion in AUM on Sept. 30
- By: Jonathan Got
- November 5, 2024 November 5, 2024
- 10:36
CPA Canada reaches agreements with Ontario, Quebec on education and standards
Future of education and exam program was one of the biggest questions following split last year
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- November 4, 2024 November 4, 2024
- 13:45
CRA announces CPP maximum pensionable earnings for 2025
Increase to second earnings ceiling represents last step in CPP expansion plan
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- November 1, 2024 April 10, 2025
- 13:06
Laurentian Bank names veteran exec to board of directors
Robert Ouellette has held executive positions in financial services, engineering, professional services, tech
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 1, 2024 November 1, 2024
- 10:51
Tech roundup: Snap Projections launches website to serve francophone clients
Also, Blue Cross Life partners with PolicyMe for online insurance applications
- By: Jonathan Got
- November 1, 2024 October 30, 2024
- 08:00
Move to T+1 both easier, and harder, than T+2
CCMA declares project a success, but not a blueprint for T+0
- By: James Langton
- October 31, 2024 October 31, 2024
- 14:15
Manulife cuts 2.5% of its global wealth and asset management staff
The cuts come just a year after the insurer cut 250 positions in its investment management division
- By: Jonathan Got
- October 30, 2024 April 10, 2025
- 17:18
Trade policy a key concern as dead-heat U.S. election nears
Economist optimistic that CUSMA will hold
- By: Kevin Press
- October 29, 2024 October 29, 2024
- 12:49
BMO adds new members to its board of directors
BMO's board chair says Diane Cooper, Brian McManus each bring significant experience
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 29, 2024 October 29, 2024
- 09:31
Bridgehouse, Ninety One launch EM fund for Canadian pensions
The fund has $350 million in seed capital from an unnamed Canadian corporate pension plan
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- October 28, 2024 October 28, 2024
- 14:45
Federal government posts $9.8-billion deficit for April-to-August period
Program expenses rose 11%
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 25, 2024 October 25, 2024
- 15:28
‘Shock-prone world’ highlights need for productivity: BoC governor
Supply shocks create more risks to inflation, Macklem says
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 25, 2024 October 25, 2024
- 15:21
Banks lower prime rates to 5.95%
Move matches the rate decrease announced by the Bank of Canada
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 24, 2024 October 24, 2024
- 14:43
How to include life insurance in a prenup
Policy splitting, tax implications and beneficiary changes are factors to consider
- By: Jonathan Got
- October 24, 2024 April 10, 2025
- 12:25
CRA interest rate on overdue tax to fall in Q1
Prescribed rate set to drop as average yield on three-month Treasury Bills moves lower
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- October 24, 2024 April 10, 2025
- 11:47
Canada’s life and annuities industry stable in 2023: report
IFRS 17 won’t significantly impact LICAT ratios, insurers moving towards bonds
- By: Jonathan Got
- October 23, 2024 October 23, 2024
- 13:44
Half of Canadians say they’re falling behind on retirement savings: survey
Every generation expects to retire beyond age 65
- By: Jonathan Got
- October 22, 2024 October 22, 2024
- 13:50
CG Wealth Management hits $40B asset threshold, sets sights on doubling that
Big investments in wealth management to continue, Canaccord Genuity Corp. CEO says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- October 22, 2024 October 22, 2024
- 12:00
Clients like CRM2 statements but fees still a little fuzzy: survey
Investment Funds Institute of Canada report finds inflation and interest rates led Canadians to invest less last year
- By: Jonathan Got
- October 22, 2024 October 22, 2024
- 07:15
With inflation below target, BoC expected to deliver supersized rate cut
Half-a-percentage-point cut could be on tap for Wednesday
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- October 21, 2024 October 21, 2024
- 14:57
Harbourfront Group acquires Rothenberg Wealth Management
Deal builds on Harbourfront’s recent purchase of Cornerstone Investment Counsel Ltd., which was completed in June 2024
- By: IE Staff
- October 18, 2024 October 18, 2024
- 15:28
Tech roundup: BMO Insurance now using Microsoft AI in field underwriting
Plus, companies embrace tools for client data transfer, onboarding and risk detection
- By: Jonathan Got
- October 18, 2024 October 18, 2024
- 10:22