Ending GST exemptions could raise $39 billion, economists say
Canadian sales taxes called the most inefficient in the advanced world
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 24, 2012 February 24, 2012
- 12:30
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OMERS posts 3.17% return in 2011
Pension giant ends 2011 with record net assets, but bigger funding deficit
- By: Sunny Freeman
- February 24, 2012 February 24, 2012
- 11:55
OBSI future in doubt without industry co-operation
Without either industry or government support non-profit organization “cannot hope to survive”
- By: James Langton
- February 24, 2012 February 24, 2012
- 09:00
37 arrested in raids targeting vehicle fraud
Police teamed up with IBC, FSCO and Statefarm for investigation
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 23, 2012 February 23, 2012
- 18:00
TD Bank CEO earned $11.3 million in 2011
The bulk of Ed Clark’s compensation came from stock incentives
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 23, 2012 February 23, 2012
- 16:00
EMDA seeks input on exempt market review
Stakeholder meetings planned for Vancouver, Calgary and Halifax
- By: IE Staff
- February 23, 2012 February 23, 2012
- 12:30
Caisse net assets grow to $159 billion despite challenging markets
Quebec pension giant CEO credits enhanced efficiency and agility
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 23, 2012 February 23, 2012
- 11:30
RRSP contribution rates on downward trajectory: report
Aging boomers driving RRSP decline; rising house prices also a factor
- By: IE Staff
- February 23, 2012 February 23, 2012
- 10:25
Start saving for retirement earlier, boomers say
Forty per cent wished they had started saving for retirement earlier, advise young Canadians to get moving
- By: IE Staff
- February 23, 2012 February 23, 2012
- 09:50
Basel capital disclosure proposals helpful for analysts: Fitch
“A substantial leap forward in transparency” would be achieved
- By: James Langton
- February 22, 2012 February 22, 2012
- 17:05
Majority of Canadians expect to work beyond age 66: poll
Almost half of Canadians looking to phase in their retirement
- By: Sunny Freeman
- February 22, 2012 February 22, 2012
- 16:00
Four reasons clients procrastinate on RRSP contributions
One in five Canadians believe it’s a better strategy to contribute at the last minute, survey shows
- By: Megan Harman
- February 22, 2012 February 22, 2012
- 09:45
US securities industry contingency fund urged to more than double its limit on claims
SIPC modernization task force issues report
- By: James Langton
- February 21, 2012 February 21, 2012
- 15:25
Kingsway signs deal to buy unnamed specialty insurer
Deal expected to close in the second quarter
- By: IE Staff
- February 21, 2012 February 21, 2012
- 12:10
Canadians in the dark about the qualifications of advisors
FPSC calls on Canadians to hire smart with better “hiring literacy”
- By: IE Staff
- February 21, 2012 February 21, 2012
- 10:00
Insurance agent compensation dispute results in split decision
Both sides breached employment agreement, court rules
- By: James Langton
- February 17, 2012 February 17, 2012
- 17:00
Insurance groups welcome FATF’s revised recommendations
New recommendations will create an environment that is hostile to money laundering and terrorist financing
- By: James Langton
- February 17, 2012 February 17, 2012
- 15:40
Industrial Alliance reports $81.2 million Q4 loss
Results reflect the extremely challenging environment in 2011, CEO says
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 17, 2012 February 17, 2012
- 10:15
Macquarie expands North American futures trading capability
Team lead is Stephane Rozier, who most recently served as president and CEO of MF Global Canada
- By: IE Staff
- February 16, 2012 February 16, 2012
- 15:20
CI Q4 earnings grow despite slipping revenues
Net income for fiscal 2011 up 15%
- By: IE Staff
- February 16, 2012 February 16, 2012
- 14:45
January fund sales lower than a year ago: IFIC
Bond funds were the top-selling asset class
- February 16, 2012 February 16, 2012
- 14:40
Efforts to reduce earnings volatility will take time, says Sun Life CEO
Insurer plans to unveil more details on its strategic review of operations during an investor day scheduled for March 8
- By: Sunny Freeman
- February 16, 2012 February 16, 2012
- 14:00
Think twice before you Google a prospective employee or client
Using social media for background checks in a business context can violate privacy legislation
- By: Fiona Collie
- February 16, 2012 February 16, 2012
- 12:20