Canada’s three largest banks have advantages that are tough to beat: report
Higher dividends did not distinguish the best performing banks
- By: James Langton
- November 16, 2010 December 14, 2017
- 16:40
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Scotiabank buys naming rights to convention centre in Niagara Falls
Centre to house bank branch
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 16, 2010 December 14, 2017
- 13:45
Canadian wealth management firms boost compensation
Canada’s strong financial services industry makes it easier for firms to compete for global talent
- By: James Langton
- November 16, 2010 December 14, 2017
- 11:31
Canadian companies pumped to pursue domestic and international M&A deals
Investment banks eager to provide firms with ample amounts of credit at favorable terms
- By: James Langton
- November 16, 2010 December 14, 2017
- 10:55
OTC derivatives volume edges lower: BIS
The latest statistics from the Bank for International Settlements shows an overall contraction in the global over-the-counter derivatives market, despite a large increase in market…
- By: James Langton
- November 15, 2010 December 14, 2017
- 16:17
Fund sales soar in October: IFIC
Historical sales revised to reflect Invesco Trimark departure
- By: James Langton
- November 15, 2010 December 14, 2017
- 14:22
Investment management industry sees rebound in average compensation levels
Hedge fund equity professionals are earning about half what they took home in the boom days of 2007
- By: James Langton
- November 15, 2010 December 14, 2017
- 13:57
Time to choose the winning pension reform ‘horse’: study
Supplementary plan and expanded CPP are both viable solutions
- By: Megan Harman
- November 15, 2010 December 14, 2017
- 13:06
Kingsway Financial posts Q3 profit as continuing operations improve
Source: The Canadian PressKingsway Financial Services Inc. (TSX:KFS) returned to profitability in the third quarter with US$2.5 million of net income or five cents per…
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 14, 2010 November 14, 2010
- 19:42
Webcast to raise awareness of changes to tax legislation regarding “aggressive transactions”
Proposals could have significant impact on trust and estate practitioners and their clients
- By: IE Staff
- November 14, 2010 November 14, 2010
- 12:54
Power Financial Q3 earnings down 29% on litigation charge
Source: The Canadian PressPower Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF) said its net profits plummeted nearly 29 per cent to $323 million in the third quarter due to…
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 14, 2010 November 14, 2010
- 11:27
Fitch affirms ratings of BMO, Harris Bankcorp
Ratings reflect good capitalization, diverse franchise, and sound financial fundamentals
- By: James Langton
- November 14, 2010 November 14, 2010
- 10:50
Sprott profit soars 74% in third quarter
Funds benefit from significant exposure to gold and silver
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 11, 2010 November 11, 2010
- 08:52
Competition for high net worth clients heating up
Advisors will need to become more aggressive to attract clients from other advisors
- By: Megan Harman
- November 10, 2010 November 10, 2010
- 17:01
HST impact overlooked in debate over retirement savings reform
Rebranded Portfolio Management Association of Canada calls on governments to synchronize their efforts
- By: Megan Harman
- November 10, 2010 November 10, 2010
- 15:56
Desjardins Group Q3 surplus earnings climb 23%
Increases in loans and credit card activities
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 10, 2010 November 10, 2010
- 15:55
CPP Investment Board boosts investment income, returns in Q2
Assets soar to $138.6 billion as global stock markets rebound
- By: Sunny Freeman
- November 10, 2010 November 10, 2010
- 15:30
Royal Bank acquires wealth management firm in Hong Kong
Fortis Wealth acquisition expands banks presence in Asia
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 10, 2010 November 10, 2010
- 15:23
Primer brokerage Merlin Securities expands into Canada
Dorenbush tapped as CEO of Merlin Canada
- By: James Langton
- November 10, 2010 November 10, 2010
- 14:36
Great West Lifeco operating earnings up 7.6% to $479 million
Source: The Canadian PressInsurance provider Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX: GWO) reported third-quarter net earnings of $275 million on Wednesday, down from a year-ago $445 million…
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 10, 2010 November 10, 2010
- 13:05
Canada’s hedge fund industry raises funds for child abuse prevention and treatment
Event has raised more than $1.2 million
- By: IE Staff
- November 10, 2010 November 10, 2010
- 11:36
Western Financial Q3 profit rises to $5.1 million
Source: The Canadian PressWestern Financial Group (TSX:WES) reported Wednesday a third-quarter profit of $5.1 million, up from a year-earlier $4.1 million, as revenue for the…
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 10, 2010 November 10, 2010
- 11:07
CI Financial hikes monthly dividend
Q3 profit rises 14% to $75.5 million
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 9, 2010 November 9, 2010
- 15:10