Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world this week
Jobs report coming Friday
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 2, 2017 April 2, 2017
- 17:00
Jobs report coming Friday
Better-than-expected GDP data lifts loonie
Given the geopolitical and economic climate, a shift in approach to mitigating risk among DB pension plan sponsors may be underway
Barrantagh Investment Management will take over as portfolio advisor for Scotia Private Canadian Mid Cap Pool as of June 1
The Solactive Canadian bond universe TR index includes investment-grade corporate or government bonds that have a minimum maturity of 12 monhts
Maureen Jensen, OSC chairwoman and CEO, heads the list with $642,782 in annual pay
An improved version of IOSCO’s multilateral memorandum of understanding will enable regulators to collect more information about online activity
Pablo Fuchs, senior editor with Investment Executive and Fiona Collie, staff writer, discuss survey participants’ favourable views of the regulators and other key findings in…
Fees for government securities dealers under the new model apply starting on Saturday and the fees for other dealers will begin July 1
The firm is also plans to cap or eliminate the fees and expenses associated with certain series in an effort to simplify its product offering
The strong figures for GDP cap a recent string of better-than-expected economic data
Ontario’s government intends to work with the province’s financial regulators on many of the Expert Committee’s recommendations
Advisors in the province subject to disciplinary sanctions will no longer be able to evade their fines simply by leaving the industry
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