Putnam ends “directed commissions”
Shift coincides with broadening investigation of fund sales practices
- By: IE Staff
- November 26, 2003 November 26, 2003
- 09:10
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OSC grants exemption to BNS Capital Trust
Trust exempt for corporate finance fees
- By: IE Staff
- November 25, 2003 November 25, 2003
- 13:10
Royal Bank reports record fourth quarter results
Rising loonie clips U.S. earnings
- By: IE Staff
- November 25, 2003 November 25, 2003
- 11:15
IDA issues update on pending privacy legislation
Firms must comply with provincial, federal laws
- By: IE Staff
- November 25, 2003 November 25, 2003
- 10:30
Only one in four banks generated value in 2002
Survey of global corporate banking says Canadian banks perform better
- By: IE Staff
- November 25, 2003 November 25, 2003
- 10:25
BMO profit climbs in Q4
Rising dollar curbs revenues
- By: IE Staff
- November 25, 2003 November 25, 2003
- 10:10
UBS joins club of banks firing fund brokers
Swiss giant ousts two and suspends nine others
- By: IE Staff
- November 25, 2003 November 25, 2003
- 08:30
Rockwater completes acquisition Brawley Cathers
First Associates enhances its Wealth Management presence in Toronto market
- By: IE Staff
- November 24, 2003 November 24, 2003
- 10:55
BMO continues selective U.S. expansion
Harris subsidiary to acquire Lakeland Community Bank
- By: IE Staff
- November 24, 2003 November 24, 2003
- 10:20
Economics 101
“Sometimes, it really is a question of supply and demand,” writes E.S. Browning in today’s Wall Street Journal.“That’s certainly the case with the broad economy.…
- By: IE Staff
- November 24, 2003 November 24, 2003
- 08:30
RBC unit completes acquisition of Florida bank branch network
Deal doubles Florida presence
- By: IE Staff
- November 21, 2003 November 21, 2003
- 16:45
Western Financial Group boosts Q3 revenues, earnings
Credits strong peformance by agency network
- By: IE Staff
- November 21, 2003 November 21, 2003
- 10:15
Pennsylvania fund firm face charges
Pilgrim and Baxter founders accused of civil fraud by SEC, Spitzer
- By: IE Staff
- November 21, 2003 November 21, 2003
- 08:30
SMA’s flourish in down market
Distribution expanding beyond traditional channels
- By: James Langton
- November 20, 2003 November 20, 2003
- 16:40
Alberta rep fined $100,000
Failed to disclose personal dealings with clients
- By: IE Staff
- November 20, 2003 November 20, 2003
- 15:50
CLU Institute announces CLU challenge exam
Program recognizes skills acquired through experience
- By: IE Staff
- November 20, 2003 November 20, 2003
- 11:50
Questrade launches direct access trading on Canadian exchanges
Cuts U.S. trading fees
- By: IE Staff
- November 20, 2003 November 20, 2003
- 10:30
Congress backs bill to overhaul mutual funds
Legislation aimed at increasing disclosure, independence of fund boards
- By: IE Staff
- November 20, 2003 November 20, 2003
- 08:30
B.C. levels playing field for auto insurance
Amendments aimed at enhancing competition in optional insurance market
- By: IE Staff
- November 19, 2003 November 19, 2003
- 16:15
Mortgage industry proposes uniform professional standards
Consumer protection, harmonization of industry regulations seen as benefits
- By: IE Staff
- November 19, 2003 November 19, 2003
- 11:20
SEC offers plan for tightening grip on mutual funds
Proposals would require more independent directors
- By: IE Staff
- November 19, 2003 November 19, 2003
- 08:35
Desjardins Financial earnings rise in Q3
Strong results in life and general insurance units
- By: IE Staff
- November 18, 2003 November 18, 2003
- 16:59
A.M. Best places rating of RBC Life under review
UnumProvident acquisition surprises ratings agency
- By: IE Staff
- November 18, 2003 November 18, 2003
- 16:50
RBC Insurance buying UnumProvident’s Canadian operations
Deal will boost RBC’s presence in living benefits sector
- By: IE Staff
- November 18, 2003 November 18, 2003
- 09:30