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Bank of Montreal launches banking package for newcomers

Program includes preferred rate GIC

By: IE Staff
May 19, 2010 May 19, 2010
11:04

Banking reform could derail global recovery: IIF

Policymakers urged to consider design and timing of new measures

By: James Langton
May 18, 2010 May 18, 2010
15:53

Paul Martin says Harper’s anti bank tax campaign a ‘diversion’

Canada under pressure to go along with Europe and the U.S.

By: Julian Beltrame
May 18, 2010 May 18, 2010
15:10

Credit and debit card code of conduct widely adopted, Ottawa says

Code takes effect Aug. 16

By: The Canadian Press
May 18, 2010 May 18, 2010
14:53

Venture capital investment continues to fall in first quarter

Increased investment in cleantech and life sciences

By: IE Staff
May 18, 2010 May 18, 2010
12:59

Private equity buyout industry shows signs of recovery in Q1 2010

Increased investments by Canadian funds both at home and abroad

By: IE Staff
May 18, 2010 May 18, 2010
12:39

Fund managers favour U.S. stocks amid EU crisis: Merrill survey

Institutional investors seeking safety in cash

By: James Langton
May 18, 2010 May 18, 2010
11:13

Industrial Alliance supports current regulatory regime

Insurer urges Ottawa to invest more resources to better protect Canadians against economic crimes

By: IE Staff
May 18, 2010 May 18, 2010
10:03

Bank tax unfair to Canada, Harper says

Cabinet ministers take to the road to talk down tax

By: Mike Blanchfield
May 17, 2010 May 17, 2010
20:07

Financial crisis exposed financial literacy shortcomings: Iannicelli

Industry has not been very good at educating consumers about financial risk

By: Megan Harman
May 17, 2010 May 17, 2010
14:54

Market volatility, rising interest rates fuelled fund redemptions in April: IFIC

Dynamic Funds led overall sales

By: James Langton
May 17, 2010 May 17, 2010
14:24

Focus on changing financial behaviours, FPSC tells financial literacy task force

It is far easier to shape good financial behavior earlier in life than to change it later on

By: IE Staff
May 17, 2010 May 17, 2010
13:26

Wellington West selects Varicent to replace legacy compensation system

By: IE Staff
May 17, 2010 May 17, 2010
11:32

South Financial to have little impact on TD’s credit risk: DBRS

Opportunities for TD to expand and leverage its retail banking in U.S. Southeast

By: James Langton
May 17, 2010 May 17, 2010
09:43

Goodman expands CPPIB relationship with A$400 million fund

Goodman Australia Development Fund an opportunity to enter Australian logistics market

By: IE Staff
May 17, 2010 May 17, 2010
09:25

TD buys troubled Southeastern U.S. bank

South Financial operates 176 branches in the Carolinas and Florida

By: James Langton
May 17, 2010 May 17, 2010
07:50

Desjardins Q1 surplus before dividends soars 225%

Trading income boosts financial performance

By: The Canadian Press
May 16, 2010 May 16, 2010
14:59

Jones Heward renamed BMO Asset Management

Change aligns firm with parent financial institution and global brand

By: IE Staff
May 16, 2010 May 16, 2010
10:03

Problems seen with proposed U.S. regulatory reform legislation: HIS Global Insight

Added regulatory fees may affect banks’ international competitiveness

By: James Langton
May 14, 2010 May 14, 2010
15:29

Clarke earns $3 million in first quarter

Investment firm reverses loss amid improving equity markets

By: The Canadian Press
May 14, 2010 May 14, 2010
13:01

Kingsway Financial reports US$24.1 million Q1 profit

Revenue drop reflects company’s strategy of discontinuing unprofitable lines of business

By: The Canadian Press
May 14, 2010 May 14, 2010
07:57

Panel to review next CPP actuarial report

Chief Actuary seeks external peer review panel

By: James Langton
May 13, 2010 May 13, 2010
16:28

Power Corp. Q1 profit, revenues up sharply

Firm says public’s trust remains under pressure from financial crisis

By: Ross Marowits
May 13, 2010 May 13, 2010
15:45

Sun Life Financial launches new mutual fund company

Headrick to lead new venture

By: Megan Harman
May 13, 2010 May 13, 2010
14:47