The solvency ratio for an average pension plan has improved to 1.9% since the beginning of the year, Morneau Shepell report suggests
But oil prices and the Canadian dollar rose on Monday
Rising interest rates will boost debt payments for highly indebted households, which make up 12% of all Canadian households
Coin Capital Investment Management will offer investment products focused on emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI and cryptocurrencies
The firm will reduce management fees from 5-55 bps on the 33 mutual funds and reduce the minimum requirement for the CI preferred pricing program
The collaboration will take a machine learning approach to solving problems that arise in portfolio construction, rebalancing and risk management
Prior to joining PSP Investments, Eduard van Gelderen was responsible for overseeing the University of California’s retirement plan
Younger Canadians, women and lower-income individuals are more likely to consider investing in the new asset class
Gig workers need to ensure they set up RRSPs and TFSAs as well as invest in health and medical insurance, BMO report suggests
A former contractor accessed personal and business information electronically on the web-based system registrants use to file information with regulators
Technology sector stumbles
Consultation paper outlines income tax measures announced in Budget 2018 that haven’t already been legislated
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