Standard Chartered could face further penalties: Moody’s
The full impact of investigations on the bank’s U.S. operations are not yet clear
- By: James Langton
- August 16, 2012 August 16, 2012
- 09:30
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Manulife Asset Management expands into South Korea
Company hires Peter Kim to drive business development
- By: IE Staff
- August 16, 2012 August 16, 2012
- 08:30
Seniors need help to avoid financial fraud
Better resources are needed to help seniors find a qualified financial advisor
- By: James Langton
- August 15, 2012 August 15, 2012
- 15:45
Moody’s downgrades Julius Baer following Merrill deal
Swiss bank facing increasing pressure
- By: James Langton
- August 15, 2012 August 15, 2012
- 14:20
Faster transition to fee-based business brings better results: report
Advisors see higher assets, more revenue and better return on assets
- By: IE Staff
- August 15, 2012 August 15, 2012
- 09:00
Standard Life posts big drop in profit
Premiums, deposits and AUM rise in second quarter
- By: IE Staff
- August 14, 2012 August 14, 2012
- 11:15
Brendan Wood announces Canada’s top investment minds
72 investment professionals achieve investment decision making recognition
- By: Megan Harman
- August 14, 2012 August 14, 2012
- 10:00
Scotiabank to buy majority stake in Colombian pension fund
Colfondos AFP is Columbia’s fourth largest pension fund company
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 14, 2012 August 14, 2012
- 08:30
Julius Baer to buy Merrill Lynch non U.S. wealth business
Deal will see private Swiss bank acquire US$48 billion AUM and 500+ financial advisors
- By: James Langton
- August 13, 2012 August 13, 2012
- 09:00
Ban of short selling “did little” to stabilize markets
Report says restrictions during the financial crisis lowered market liquidity and increase trading costs
- By: James Langton
- August 10, 2012 August 10, 2012
- 14:00
Honesty, knowledge the top qualities Canadians seek in advisors: survey
Investors are more interested in meaningful communication than beating the market
- By: Megan Harman
- August 10, 2012 August 10, 2012
- 10:15
Scotia iTRADE new top online discount brokerage: Surviscor
Newly designed website that raises the bar for the whole industry
- By: Megan Harman
- August 9, 2012 August 9, 2012
- 11:15
Sprott profit down 90% in second quarter
Disappointing investment results; lower commission revenues
- By: IE Staff
- August 9, 2012 August 9, 2012
- 09:50
Women motivated to invest by life events: poll
Men are driven by measuring progress
- By: IE Staff
- August 9, 2012 August 9, 2012
- 09:10
Accretive 360 sells Elite Advisor Program
Industry veterans Hartman and Reimer launch new practice management platform to support advisors
- By: Megan Harman
- August 8, 2012 August 8, 2012
- 15:00
Asset managers to benefit from European bank deleveraging: Moody’s
Growth opportunity for asset managers has emerged as European banks seek to reduce assets
- By: James Langton
- August 8, 2012 August 8, 2012
- 11:50
Vanguard joins Canadian ETF Association
Equity Financial Trust joins as affiliate member
- By: Megan Harman
- August 8, 2012 August 8, 2012
- 10:00
Rebuilding investor trust critical for asset managers: report
Firms should ensure that their investment management systems encompass transparency at all levels
- By: James Langton
- August 8, 2012 August 8, 2012
- 09:10
IAM reports Q3 loss
Ex HOOPP CEO joins board of directors
- By: IE Staff
- August 8, 2012 August 8, 2012
- 09:00
Parents with sick children get extra support from EI
Starting next year parents can apply for up to 35 weeks of benefits, up from the current six weeks
- By: Dene Moore
- August 7, 2012 August 7, 2012
- 19:30
Standard Chartered rating unchanged for now: Moody’s
The scale of any potential fines for alleged dealings with Iran remains unknown
- By: James Langton
- August 7, 2012 August 7, 2012
- 17:30
PI Financial to acquire Union Securities accounts
60 advisors to join Vancouver firm
- By: IE Staff
- August 7, 2012 August 7, 2012
- 12:50
FPSC pleased with June exam pass rates
New CFP certification process offers candidates a better opportunity to build their competence
- By: IE Staff
- August 7, 2012 August 7, 2012
- 10:00
Standard Chartered rejects allegations of unlawful dealings with Iran
U.S. regulators allege bank schemed to hide transactions from regulators
- By: James Langton
- August 7, 2012 August 7, 2012
- 08:30
CIBC to acquire private wealth business of MFS McLean Budden
Acquisition brings $1.4 billion in assets under management
- By: IE Staff
- August 7, 2012 August 7, 2012
- 08:00