M&A activity declined in 2019
Merger activity was down from 2018, but remained strong on a historical basis
- By: James Langton
- January 2, 2020 January 2, 2020
- 15:59
Merger activity was down from 2018, but remained strong on a historical basis
DoJ revises deal with Union Bancaire Privée over secret accounts
As of Jan. 1, 2020, OHIP no longer covers most out-of-country medical emergencies
Investors remain nervous despite a year of big gains
The CFIB’s Business Barometer index fell to its lowest level in a year
U.S. giant cuts stock and option trading costs
More than two-thirds of Canadians held back from borrowing money last year
Global debt enjoyed a record year, but IPOs were weaker
Numerous changes are effective Jan. 1
The court found a suit involving a 2009 disciplinary action came too late
U.S. markets also broke records
Sales were strong for both equity and bond funds
NSSC says schemes can cost investors their savings, plus trigger taxes
Precious metals action calms, while Dow Jones tops 50K
Report calls for action on data gaps, surveillance, leverage
Trade deficit remains unchanged amid shifting tariff policy, Fitch reports
Trust account used in fraud, misappropriation, Law Society finds
Policy failed to cover hedge fund investment that turned out to be a fraud
Firm allegedly touted stocks on social media, while selling its holdings
The honours will be presented Feb. 12, at the association's Embrace the Challenge event
Start with flexibility, tax efficiency, simplicity
Brokers, MGAs, software providers and TPAs set to evolve
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups