Lloyds to buy HBOS for US$22 billion
Proposed UK bank merger to enhance stability within financial markets, FSA says
- By: James Langton
- September 18, 2008 September 18, 2008
- 09:15
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Lortie and Russell spar over national securities regulator
Industry leaders debate costs and Canada's enforcement record
- By: Megan Harman
- September 17, 2008 September 17, 2008
- 15:15
Sun Life, Kingsway reveal holdings of AIG, Lehman securities
Sun Life Financial Inc. today revealed that its exposure to troubled insurance giant American International Group Inc. is about US$315 million of bonds.The U.S. government…
- By: IE Staff
- September 17, 2008 September 17, 2008
- 14:10
Sell-side firms prime targets for acquisition: report
Demise of stand-alone investment banks will likely lead to sharp decline in use of structured products
- By: Megan Harman
- September 17, 2008 September 17, 2008
- 10:50
Belzberg U.S. dealer unit approved to hold customer accounts
Technology-based brokerage services firm Belzberg Technologies Inc. announced today that its wholly owned U.S. broker-dealer, Electronic Brokerage Systems, LLC, has received final approval from the…
- By: Megan Harman
- September 17, 2008 September 17, 2008
- 09:45
3Macs reaches 150-year milestone
Anniversary celebrated at TSX market open
- By: Megan Harman
- September 17, 2008 September 17, 2008
- 09:35
BMO Capital Markets donates trading commissions to support education
Day’s commissions tagged for Equity Through Education
- By: Megan Harman
- September 17, 2008 September 17, 2008
- 09:25
Risk aversion among fund managers hits new high as recession beckons: Merrill Lynch
6 of 10 expect negative global growth
- By: James Langton
- September 17, 2008 September 17, 2008
- 09:10
Morgan Stanley profit slips in Q3
Core client franchise achieved solid revenue growth, profitability
- By: James Langton
- September 17, 2008 September 17, 2008
- 07:15
Value gap draws activist shareholders to target companies
Corporate turnaround takes time, so investors can’t expect significant returns within a quarter or two
- By: Megan Harman
- September 16, 2008 September 16, 2008
- 15:10
AGF challenges competitors to raise $135,000 for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
2008 Ride for Diabetes Research takes place Sept. 19
- By: IE Staff
- September 16, 2008 September 16, 2008
- 11:40
Goldman Sachs posts big profit drop
Revenues tumble in investment banking, trading divisions
- By: IE Staff
- September 16, 2008 September 16, 2008
- 08:30
AIG ratings cut by Fitch, A.M. Best
A couple of rating agencies have downgraded their ratings on troubled insurance giant American International Group, Inc.A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating…
- By: James Langton
- September 16, 2008 September 16, 2008
- 07:30
New CEO to lead AEGON Canada, Transamerica Life Canada
Brooks succeeds Reaburn
- By: IE Staff
- September 15, 2008 September 15, 2008
- 15:50
MFDA’s proposed client relationship model adds to regulatory burden: Advocis
Advisors uneasy about MFDA’s public consultation process
- By: IE Staff
- September 15, 2008 September 15, 2008
- 15:20
BMO Harris Private Banking expands in Halifax
New offices houses 20-person team
- By: IE Staff
- September 15, 2008 September 15, 2008
- 14:55
IFIC sounds the alarm on POS disclosure
Joint Forum revisions fail to address framework’s key problems
- By: Megan Harman
- September 15, 2008 September 15, 2008
- 14:30
AIMA Canada announces executive committee
AIMA Canada made the announcement when it revealed its 2008-2010 committee membership today.Current executive committee members Phil Schmitt, chairman, Michael Burns, legal counsel, Andrew Doman,…
- By: IE Staff
- September 15, 2008 September 15, 2008
- 13:25
Sun Life to take charge on Lehman holdings
In response to announcement by Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. of its intent to file a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition, Sun Life Financial Inc. today announced…
- By: IE Staff
- September 15, 2008 September 15, 2008
- 13:10
National Bank charts course for growth
“One client, one bank” takes client-centric approach
- By: IE Staff
- September 15, 2008 September 15, 2008
- 12:55
Pendo Systems opens Canadian subsidiary
Industry veteran Bristow to lead financial software firm’s expansion into Canada
- By: IE Staff
- September 15, 2008 September 15, 2008
- 11:30
Long-term funds hit by redemptions in August: IFIC
Investors park their savings in money market funds
- By: IE Staff
- September 15, 2008 September 15, 2008
- 11:10
CIBC extends Sunday banking to more branches across Canada
Client response is "overwhelmingly positive", bank says
- By: IE Staff
- September 15, 2008 September 15, 2008
- 10:15
Bank of America to buy Merrill Lynch for US$50 billion
Credit ratings for Bank of America under review
- By: James Langton
- September 15, 2008 September 15, 2008
- 10:10
Lehman files for bankruptcy
SEC moves to protect Lehman’s customers and to maintain orderly markets
- By: James Langton
- September 15, 2008 September 15, 2008
- 07:15