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Scotia GAM adds to equity income team

Jason Gibbs returns to the firm

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 2, 2021 December 2, 2021
  • 16:55
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From the Regulators

Manitoba commission warns of surge in online scams

Unregistered offshore schemes abound pitching crypto, foreign exchange, contracts for difference

Research and Markets

Insolvencies down again in October

Both business and consumer insolvency figures were lower

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Industry News

With inflation pressures rising, Liberals to give budget update on Dec. 14

New spending measures could stoke price increases

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TD shares rise as it reports $3.8B Q4 profit, raises quarterly dividend

The question is how sustainable the positive results will be, analyst says

  • By: Ian Bickis
  • December 2, 2021 December 2, 2021
  • 15:16
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As omicron looms, “weary” clients may need some TLC

Emotions can run high amid quick corrections, advisor says

  • By: Katie Keir
  • December 2, 2021 December 2, 2021
  • 14:59
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Research and Markets

Recovery supports global bank outlook for 2022: Moody’s

Inflation is expected to subside next year and could help banks in the short term

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Industry News

The march to T+1 is on

The Canadian industry plans to stay in lockstep with the U.S.

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Industry News

CIBC sees revenue and expenses rise as it focuses on growth, raises dividend

Higher costs are mostly from employee compensation and strategic initiatives

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TD Bank’s U.S. subsidiary settles lawsuit with data aggregator Plaid

The fintech was accused of using the bank's logo to trick users into handing over personal data

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Research and Markets

OPEC+ sticks to modest boost in oil output despite omicron

Steady monthly increases in oil releases will continue

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People

Empire Life announces leadership appointments

The insurer named a new capital management SVP, CFO

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 2, 2021 December 2, 2021
  • 11:24
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Industry News

CSA to launch investor panel

The new national Investor Advisory Panel will provide retail investor perspective on regulators' work

CWB Financial reports Q4 profit up from year ago, raises dividend

The Edmonton-based bank's annual revenue topped $1 billion for the first time, CEO says

BMO reports profit up, raises quarterly dividend 25%

Earnings were boosted in part by efficiency gains

TDAM launches two new global equity income funds

The all-in-one mutual funds provide diversity for investors seeking both growth and income

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 3, 2021 December 3, 2021
  • 12:13

Former CFA Institute president joins FMI board

Paul Smith will help the accreditation body expand its reach and profile

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 1, 2021 December 1, 2021
  • 12:34

BlackRock names former CIBC exec as head of iShares Canada

Industry veteran Pat Chiefalo left the position earlier this year

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 25, 2021 November 25, 2021
  • 11:09

IIROC elects new board director

Debra Doucette takes the role as Holly A. Benson steps down

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 24, 2021 November 24, 2021
  • 15:25

Canadian ETFs attract more than $5B in November

Equity funds led the way in a busy month for new launches

Horizons offers thematic ETFs in cybersecurity, digital health

The new funds are offered in partnership with sister firm Global X ETFs

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 3, 2021 December 3, 2021
  • 11:41

TDAM launches three ETFs

The ETFs consist of two ESG funds and one technology fund

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 30, 2021 November 30, 2021
  • 13:51

FCA seeks ways to hear from small firms

Online consultation process will be rolled out

OTC derivatives reforms creep ahead: FSB

Most temporary pandemic relief has been allowed to expire

Judge orders jail time in fraud case

Ottawa-area couple convicted on quasi-criminal charges brought by the OSC

Latest data point to strong Q4: Scotiabank

Model forecast jumps on recent robust readings

US jobless rate sinks to 4.2% as many more people find jobs

The U.S. economy still remains under threat from a spike in inflation, shortages of labour and supplies

Jobless rate drops to 6% in November as number of long-term unemployed falls

Declining unemployment and rising job vacancies could lead to worsening labour shortages or skill mismatches

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Address change would be temporary until quarantine efforts are lifted

  • By: IE Staff
  • April 1, 2020 May 13, 2020
  • 10:21

Keep calm and listen to your clients

We haven’t been through anything like this, but we’ve been through similar crises and recovered

SEC warns of new digital offerings

So-called IEOs may be rife with the same misconduct associated with ICOs