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Dynamic Funds announces lower risk ratings

New risk ratings for 37 mutual funds

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 15, 2018 November 15, 2018
  • 14:10
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Products

CIBC to launch suite of ETFs

The bank is the last of the Big Six to enter the ETFs business

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 15, 2018 November 15, 2018
  • 13:30
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Industry News

Banks not moving fast enough on cloud adoption

Legacy systems and a skills shortage are impeding progress

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Products

IG Wealth Management introducing unbundled pricing for all clients

The company is also rolling out more competitive pricing to reward client loyalty

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 15, 2018 November 15, 2018
  • 11:50
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Industry News

Report assesses opportunities for digital transformation in cross-border payments

Project a major step forward in international co-operation

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Industry News

PMAC announces 2018-2019 board of directors

Denys Calvin of Nexus investment Management elected chairman

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 15, 2018 November 15, 2018
  • 11:00
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Research and Markets

TSX edges higher on rise in gold, energy

Dow drops 200 points

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Research and Markets

Mortgage risks fading thanks to higher rates, tougher rules: Bank of Canada

Central bank report offers more details about the impacts of new guidelines and rising interest rates

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Industry News

Learnedly introduces cannabis course for advisors

The course is designed to help advisors navigate social situations in which cannabis may be present

  • By: Leah Golob
  • November 14, 2018 November 14, 2018
  • 16:21
From the Regulators

IOSCO seeks feedback on proposed framework for assessing leverage in investment funds

Proposed framework allows flexibility for jurisdictions to determine the most appropriate risk assessment to adopt for their markets

From the Regulators

FSB welcomes IAIS proposed insurance systemic risk framework

Board decides not to engage in an identification of global systemically important insurers in 2018

Industry News

Intact joins UNEP FI taskforce to assess intensifying climate change impacts

Pilot program includes 16 of the world’s largest insurance companies

Products

Desjardins closing two equity funds

IBrix funds to close in March 2019

FSB releases 2018 list of global systemically important banks

Royal Bank is Canada’s only bank on the list of G-SIBs

LionGuard becomes a signatory of UN PRI

Montreal firm shows its commitment to sustainable investment practices

Investors may have an unrealistic understanding of risk and return: survey

Majority say they would choose safety over investment performance

  • By: Leah Golob
  • November 16, 2018 November 16, 2018
  • 06:00

Cary List honoured with credentialing industry award

FPSC president and CEO recognized as an innovative leader

RBC Wealth Management partners with David Chilton

Personal finance author will help raise awareness about estate planning options

Great-West Lifeco appoints global head of real estate

Paul Finkbeiner will provide leadership as the insurer builds out its global real estate investment business for third-party investors

RBCGAM to lower admin fees for emerging markets bond fund

The changes take effect Jan. 1, 2019

TDAM to rename three equity ETFs

The new names will take effect on Nov. 20

Evolve launches actively managed global fixed-income ETF

Investment manager Allianz Global Investors is acting as subadvisor

FSB report finds progress on reducing the “to-big-to-fail” problem

Board consults on financial resources to support CCP resolution

Ontario to review advisor proficiency and oversight

New government voices its support for the CMRA and the planned new provincial regulator for insurance, pensions, and deposits

TD Waterhouse Canada fined $140,000 for failing to oversee advisor’s trading

The advisor used an active trading strategy to produce more than $1 million in commissions from trading for three senior clients over five years

TSX ends down week higher

Oil posts sixth straight week of falling prices

TSX raising listing fees for large companies

Maximum annual listing fee rises to $125,000

Highlights of the Ontario government’s fall economic statement

The Progressive Conservatives are halting or reversing some of the previous government’s tax changes