J.P. Morgan credit rating not affected by latest earnings release
Fitch says financial implications of the trading loss are largely contained
- By: James Langton
- July 13, 2012 July 13, 2012
- 17:00
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New rules for U.S. futures brokers
Rules aim to better protect client funds held by brokers
- By: James Langton
- July 13, 2012 July 13, 2012
- 14:40
NY Fed knew of Libor problems in 2007
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Friday that it received reports of problems with the setting of the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor)…
- By: James Langton
- July 13, 2012 July 13, 2012
- 08:15
JPMorgan trading loss more than doubles to US$4.4 billion
Firm to restate its first quarter results
- By: James Langton
- July 13, 2012 July 13, 2012
- 07:00
Kaufman: Partnering for proper and efficient exempt market regulation
David Kaufman, president of exempt market dealer Westcourt Capital Corp., says regulators and dealers must work together to identify dealers who are not playing by…
- By: David Kaufman
- July 12, 2012 December 15, 2017
- 10:00
Private equity firms extract more dividends: Moody’s
With few exit opportunities in the current market environment, private equity firms have been extracting more dividends from the companies they control, says Moody’s Investors…
- By: James Langton
- July 12, 2012 July 12, 2012
- 09:15
Low rates may drive shifts in U.S. banks’ securities: Fitch
As they face a prolonged low interest rate environment, U.S. banks are likely going to undergo more balance sheet restructuring in the months ahead, says…
- By: James Langton
- July 11, 2012 July 11, 2012
- 13:00
A.M. Best upgrades Foresters Life rating
Foresters and its subsidiaries receive ‘Excellent’ ratings
- By: IE Staff
- July 11, 2012 July 11, 2012
- 10:50
Richardson & Sons increases stake in GMP Capital
Winnipeg-based Richardson & Sons, Ltd. (JRSL) said Tuesday that it has acquired 1,338,400 common shares of Toronto-based GMP Capital Inc. since Dec. 2, 2011. JRSL,…
- By: IE Staff
- July 11, 2012 July 11, 2012
- 08:15
Ethics lacking in financial services industry: study
When misconduct is common and accepted by financial services professionals, the integrity of the entire financial system is at risk
- By: James Langton
- July 10, 2012 July 10, 2012
- 11:30
IIAC CEO appointed to key international committee
International Council of Securities Associations names Ian Russell as new chairman of the standing committee on regulatory affairs
- By: IE Staff
- July 10, 2012 July 10, 2012
- 10:15
New banking complaints oversight rules draw criticism
FAIR Canada says the proposals fall short on being “pro-consumer”
- By: James Langton
- July 9, 2012 July 9, 2012
- 15:55
DTC calls for an end to physical securities
Proposal to “dematerialize” financial markets would help reduce costs and risk, U.S. clearing firm says
- By: James Langton
- July 9, 2012 July 9, 2012
- 14:00
B2B Trust now B2B Bank
Banking products such as loans and deposits represent a large part of new bank’s portfolio
- By: IE Staff
- July 9, 2012 July 9, 2012
- 10:50
Treat money market funds as investment products, IFIC urges regulators
IFIC stresses domestic regulation of money market funds in submission to IOSCO
- By: James Langton
- July 6, 2012 July 6, 2012
- 11:15
UK fraud office to investigate Barclays
Probe follows LIBOR scandal
- By: James Langton
- July 6, 2012 July 6, 2012
- 10:00
Barclays outlook lowered in wake of LIBOR scandal
Fitch says it’s premature to speculate about any change in strategic direction by new senior executives
- By: James Langton
- July 6, 2012 July 6, 2012
- 08:40
Feds ready national option for credit unions
Credit Union Central of Canada supports the availability of federal incorporation for credit unions
- By: James Langton
- July 6, 2012 July 6, 2012
- 07:00
CDS eyes disclosing confidential information
Proposed amendments outline when CDS would be permitted to disclose participants’ information to regulators
- By: James Langton
- July 5, 2012 July 5, 2012
- 15:30
TMX, MaRS join forces to drive impact investing
TMX Group Inc. Thursday announced its commitment to contribute to the development of the impact investing field in Canada as a founding supporter of the…
- By: IE Staff
- July 5, 2012 July 5, 2012
- 13:15
B.C. broker can contact former clients, appeal court rules
The “balance of convenience” favours the advisor, not the former firm, Edward Jones
- By: James Langton
- July 5, 2012 July 5, 2012
- 11:00
Japan regulator won’t block exchange takeover
Tokyo, Osaka exchanges to merge
- By: James Langton
- July 5, 2012 July 5, 2012
- 08:35
DB pension plans still face challenges: reports
The solvency position of most Canadian pension plans declined sharply in the second quarter of 2012
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 4, 2012 July 4, 2012
- 17:15
Questrade offers Morningstar equity research
Research data will enhance IQ trading platform
- By: IE Staff
- July 4, 2012 July 4, 2012
- 11:20