Open MF Global futures positions will close Nov. 23
Clients must make arrangements with RBC DS to keep the positions open
- By: James Langton
- November 21, 2011 November 21, 2011
- 17:05
Latest news in Industry News
FAIR Canada calls on Ottawa to strengthen OBSI
Flaherty urged to make OBSI the sole provider of dispute resolution for client complaints, and to make OBSI recommendations binding
- By: James Langton
- November 21, 2011 November 21, 2011
- 15:35
Canadians planning to use debit and cash this holiday season
Most plan to spend the same or less on the holidays this year
- By: IE Staff
- November 21, 2011 November 21, 2011
- 10:00
Anemic P&C results highlight need for improved returns: Fitch
The variation in performance across individual companies is widening
- By: James Langton
- November 21, 2011 November 21, 2011
- 08:20
Financial advice key to success of PRPPs: Advocis
Advice would improve financial outcomes
- By: IE Staff
- November 18, 2011 November 18, 2011
- 16:30
Call for entries for AIMA Canada research award
Deadline for submissions is December 31
- By: IE Staff
- November 18, 2011 November 18, 2011
- 10:35
Sarona Asset Management partners with Deer Isle Capital
New York firm will enhance impact investment manager’s presence in the North American market
- By: IE Staff
- November 18, 2011 November 18, 2011
- 10:20
Report examines risks in centralized clearing of OTC derivatives
Achieving G20 objectives will depend on the arrangements through which market participants obtain access to central clearing
- By: James Langton
- November 18, 2011 November 18, 2011
- 09:20
Feds introduce legislation for PRPPs
Tax rules are being developed federal and provincial pooled registered pension plans
- By: James Langton
- November 17, 2011 November 17, 2011
- 16:20
Accretive introduces elite advisor program
Program aimed at helping investors distinguish between average and exceptional advisors
- By: IE Staff
- November 17, 2011 November 17, 2011
- 14:30
Retirement focus switches to money from age: survey
Many U.S. workers expect to stay on the job until 80 to retire comfortably
- By: David Pitt
- November 17, 2011 November 17, 2011
- 11:50
A third of older Canadians will retire with a mortgage: survey
The majority hope to pay off their homes by retirement
- By: IE Staff
- November 17, 2011 November 17, 2011
- 09:50
Compensation for investment professionals to remain flat: study
Levels to rise for fixed income managers and dip for equities managers
- By: James Langton
- November 17, 2011 November 17, 2011
- 09:30
Financial literacy takes the national stage
FPSC applauds motion to implement task force’s recommendations
- By: IE Staff
- November 16, 2011 November 16, 2011
- 17:20
New report underscores the value of advice: IFIC
Report examines the advantages of advised portfolios over non-advised investors
- By: IE Staff
- November 16, 2011 November 16, 2011
- 16:30
B2B Trust finalizes acquisition of MRS
Price at closing is $199 million
- By: IE Staff
- November 16, 2011 November 16, 2011
- 15:55
Canadian women may be missing out on investing opportunities, poll reveals
Women may look for a different experience than men when it comes to working with an advisor
- By: IE Staff
- November 16, 2011 November 16, 2011
- 12:35
Mobile banking continues expand
Half of Canadian smartphone users expect to do banking from a mobile device in the next 24 months
- By: IE Staff
- November 16, 2011 November 16, 2011
- 10:50
Canadians financially unprepared to cope with serious illnesses
Only 58% of Canadians are either preparing, or are currently prepared financially in case they get sick
- By: IE Staff
- November 16, 2011 November 16, 2011
- 10:30
MF Global account transfers to take a couple of days, trustee says
RBC DS will begin contacting clients this week
- By: James Langton
- November 15, 2011 November 15, 2011
- 17:10
MFS McLean Budden deal completed
New entity manages more than $30.4 billion in assets
- By: James Langton
- November 15, 2011 November 15, 2011
- 16:30
Fund sales positive in October: IFIC
Sales remain significantly lower compared to year earlier period
- By: James Langton
- November 15, 2011 November 15, 2011
- 16:00
Manulife expands into Cambodia
Insurer is working with the government to expedite the final stages of the license approval
- By: IE Staff
- November 15, 2011 November 15, 2011
- 12:30
Canadians keep giving despite challenging economy
Canadians gave an average of $487 to charitable organizations in the past year, but more than half do not have a charitable giving strategy
- By: IE Staff
- November 15, 2011 November 15, 2011
- 11:15