CBA calls on provinces to enact PRPP legislation
Banking industry cautions governments not to get mired down in retirement savings deliberations
- By: James Langton
- July 25, 2012 July 25, 2012
- 11:20
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RBC GAM awarded natural resources mandate for China social security fund
Appointment comes from one of the world’s largest pension funds
- By: IE Staff
- July 24, 2012 July 24, 2012
- 13:05
Client satisfaction a key measure of advisor success
When selecting new prospects, an individual’s investable income is the top characteristic that successful advisors consider
- By: Megan Harman
- July 24, 2012 July 24, 2012
- 11:45
Anti money laundering scrutiny rises for U.S. banks
Investigations may result in fines levied against some banks
- By: James Langton
- July 24, 2012 July 24, 2012
- 11:00
U.S. securities class action settlements down sharply
Merger objection cases continue to be a major portion of total filings
- By: James Langton
- July 24, 2012 July 24, 2012
- 09:25
Alpha Exchange leverages cloud for market data delivery
Partners with Xignite to expand global reach
- By: James Langton
- July 24, 2012 July 24, 2012
- 07:00
CME Group considers new rules to protect customer funds
Derivatives exchange says that it’s exploring the concept of having clearing houses or other depositories hold all customer segregated funds
- By: James Langton
- July 23, 2012 July 23, 2012
- 14:30
$32 trillion hidden in offshore tax havens
Report castigates private banks and advisors for their role in tax evasion
- By: Megan Harman
- July 23, 2012 July 23, 2012
- 13:20
Forms Doctor now covers investment and insurance companies
Paperwork automation reduces errors and programming costs
- By: IE Staff
- July 23, 2012 July 23, 2012
- 13:00
Fairfax’s Watsa boosts stake in RIM to almost 10%
Fairfax chairman show confidence
- July 23, 2012 July 23, 2012
- 09:50
More than half of retired Canadians carrying debt: poll
Retirees are less likely to make extra payments, which can lead to higher interest costs over time
- By: IE Staff
- July 23, 2012 July 23, 2012
- 09:00
Singapore Exchange denies LSE merger talks
Statement aims to clarify market rumours about a potential merger
- By: James Langton
- July 23, 2012 July 23, 2012
- 07:30
Fed fears systemic risk in U.S. money market funds: report
Money market funds are one important channel through which European crisis could impact U.S. financial markets
- By: James Langton
- July 20, 2012 July 20, 2012
- 12:00
Fitch cuts ratings Japan’s major bank groups
Outlook stable
- By: James Langton
- July 20, 2012 July 20, 2012
- 09:00
AGF wins natural resources mandate for China social security fund
The mandate will be managed by AGF’s global resources team, led by Robert Lyon
- By: Jade Hemeon
- July 19, 2012 July 19, 2012
- 12:30
Majority of small businesses still without succession plans
Many who currently don’t have a plan believe it’s too early to start thinking about it
- By: Megan Harman
- July 19, 2012 July 19, 2012
- 10:00
Customer loyalty declining at Canada’s banks: survey
TD Canada Trust, ING Direct Canada rank highest in customer satisfaction
- By: IE Staff
- July 19, 2012 July 19, 2012
- 09:30
Questrade introduces $4.95 flat stock trades
Questrade Advantage will appeal to active traders
- By: IE Staff
- July 18, 2012 July 18, 2012
- 09:30
Legislators must force cultural change in financial services, says UK advocacy group
The Financial Services Consumer Panel says firms put their own interests above those of their customers
- By: James Langton
- July 18, 2012 July 18, 2012
- 08:30
Large financial services sector too much of a good thing: study
Research finds that when the financial sector represents more than 3.5% of total employment, further increases in financial sector size tend to be detrimental to…
- By: James Langton
- July 18, 2012 July 18, 2012
- 07:00
2012 Fellow of FPSC recipients announced
Distinction recognizes those who have made exceptional contributions towards advancing the financial planning profession
- By: IE Staff
- July 17, 2012 July 17, 2012
- 09:20
Debt-laden Canadians vulnerable to interest rate hikes: survey
Women and younger adults are the most worried about rising interest rates
- By: IE Staff
- July 17, 2012 July 17, 2012
- 09:00
Global investment managers challenged by disparate rules: report
Progress is slow, but moving toward more consistent rules across every region
- By: IE Staff
- July 17, 2012 July 17, 2012
- 08:30
State Street buys Goldman hedge fund administration unit
State Street Corp. is buying Goldman Sachs’ hedge fund administration business for US$550 million in cash. The deal should be finalized early in the fourth…
- By: James Langton
- July 17, 2012 July 17, 2012
- 07:35
O’Leary Funds names new chief compliance officer
Line Deslandes will oversee all legal and compliance matters
- By: IE Staff
- July 16, 2012 July 16, 2012
- 14:00