New risk rating system for ETFs launches in Canada
The CETFA ETF risk ratings system is designed to be a temporary stopgap measure until the CSA mandates its own risk-rating methodology
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 18, 2015 August 18, 2015
- 16:10
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CI Investments launches new pools
Choice of funds within CI Private Investment Management program expands
- By: IE Staff
- August 18, 2015 August 18, 2015
- 10:05
Bloom Investment proposes fund merger
Unitholders to vote on merger of Bloom Income & Growth Canadian Fund and Bloom Select Income Fund
- By: IE Staff
- August 18, 2015 August 18, 2015
- 09:00
Manulife Investments to cap Manulife Monthly High Income Fund
Three funds will be capped to all new and ongoing purchases
- By: IE Staff
- August 17, 2015 August 17, 2015
- 10:50
Research analysts no longer affiliated with Horizons Seasonal Rotation ETF
Brooke Thackray continues in the role as lead analyst and the investment objective and portfolio strategy has not changed
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 17, 2015 August 17, 2015
- 09:30
Horizons launches first ETF to focus exclusively on Canadian municipal bonds
Up to 75% of the actively managed ETF invests in non-rated Canadian municipal bonds generally issued by mid-size municipalities
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 13, 2015 August 13, 2015
- 11:15
Morningstar to launch ESG scores for funds
Investors will be able to compare funds across categories, relative to benchmarks, and over time using ESG factors
- By: James Langton
- August 13, 2015 August 13, 2015
- 10:00
Sentry brings in experienced portfolio manager
Ben Chim, who has developed expertise in fixed-income at Sprott Asset Management, TD Asset Management and CI, will manage Sentry’s credit portfolios
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 11, 2015 August 11, 2015
- 10:30
Manulife Investments launches two new products
New “fund of funds” provides exposure to tax-efficient Canadian dividends and global fixed-income assets while new investment pool is a flexible Canadian balanced product
- August 10, 2015 August 10, 2015
- 13:35
BlackRock Canada launches two ETFs
New funds offer U.S. mid-cap exposure
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 10, 2015 August 10, 2015
- 10:10
Sun Life Global Investments launches new energy fund
Asset manager introduces Series EF funds for investors with fee-based accounts
- By: IE Staff
- August 10, 2015 August 10, 2015
- 09:40
ETFs and ETPs gaining much more in net new AUM in 2015
Funds and products listed on an exchange gathered almost US$200 billion in net new AUM in the seven months ended July 31, up significantly from…
- By: James Langton
- August 7, 2015 August 7, 2015
- 09:20
National Bank to lower management fees for some investors
Those who hold a minimum investment in certain series of funds stand to gain; further details will be made available soon
- By: Tessie Sanci
- August 6, 2015 August 6, 2015
- 15:50
Active managers outperform in Q2
Although most active managers were in negative territory, they beat the benchmark index’s return
- By: Jade Hemeon
- August 6, 2015 August 6, 2015
- 13:10
The insurance gap: Focus on the middle market
Educating members of the large underinsured segment — not selling — is key
- By: Megan Harman
- July 31, 2015 November 9, 2019
- 10:10
Use life events to close the insurance gap
Chris Karram, co-CEO and financial advisor with Safebridge Financial Group, discusses how to identify clients who may be underinsured and gives tips on using key…
- By: Chris Karram
- July 30, 2015 November 9, 2019
- 10:45
Portfolio management changes for Cambridge funds
The changes recognize Gregory Dean’s focus on growth funds and Stephen Groff’s responsibility for dividend equity funds
- By: IE Staff
- July 30, 2015 July 30, 2015
- 09:00
Kensington Venture Fund successfully completes third closing
Fund of funds grows to $237 million
- By: James Langton
- July 29, 2015 July 29, 2015
- 12:30
The insurance gap: A growing opportunity
The middle market is underserved and underinsured
- By: Megan Harman
- July 29, 2015 November 9, 2019
- 10:45
RBC launches emerging markets fund
The fund, which will offer low duration and income-yielding investments, is for clients looking for exposure to emerging markets but who have little appetite for…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- July 28, 2015 July 28, 2015
- 10:00
RBC GAM launches US$ options for existing funds
The firm now has 28 US$ funds available in three series, covering a range of investor needs
- By: Tessie Sanci
- July 27, 2015 July 27, 2015
- 09:30
Manulife to terminate 10 Standard Life mutual funds
The termination was based on an evolution of the products available at the newly combined organization
- By: Tessie Sanci
- July 24, 2015 July 24, 2015
- 13:30
Scotiabank names new portfolio advisor for fund
LSV Asset Management is a quantitative value equity manager that provides active management for institutional investors
- By: Tessie Sanci
- July 24, 2015 July 24, 2015
- 11:30