Dealers more united as industry amalgamates
Federation of Mutual Fund Dealers rallies the troops to make sure its concerns are heard
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- November 1, 2006 November 1, 2006
- 10:32
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Saskatchewan commission seen as “an unqualified success”
The SFSC sets an example for those interested in developing a national regulatory body for financial institutions
- By: Bruce Johnstone
- November 1, 2006 November 1, 2006
- 10:32
One way
to buy market share
Summer promotion saw CU hand out $100 bills
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- November 1, 2006 November 1, 2006
- 10:32
Feds scrap LIF rules requiring conversion at age 80
Accessing the funds in a LIF at age 90 would help those unconcerned about income to think about legacy and estate planning
- By: Monica Townson
- November 1, 2006 November 1, 2006
- 10:32
Wellington West aims for growth
Wellington west Capital Inc. is aiming to become “the biggest non-bank player in Canada,” says CEO Charlie Spiring. And the company has taken significant steps…
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- November 1, 2006 November 1, 2006
- 10:32
Brokers seeking alliances
The rapidly expanding mortgage brokerage industry is seeking out new bonds with financial planners, and many advisors would do well to see if such a…
- By: Gavin Adamson
- November 1, 2006 November 1, 2006
- 10:32
What’s behind funds’ hefty cash positions?
Managers may be sitting on excess cash to ride out market volatility — or because they’re timing the market
- By: Gavin Adamson
- November 1, 2006 November 1, 2006
- 10:32
Richardson sees promise of profitability
Company celebrates its third anniversary with the appointment of Sue Dabarno to the helm
- By: Cynthia Innes
- November 1, 2006 November 1, 2006
- 10:32
Norbourg bankruptcy trustee casts a wide net
Looks to reel in former business associates of CEO — and the millions of dollars they are alleged to have received
- By: Don Macdonald
- November 1, 2006 November 1, 2006
- 10:32
Proposals to bring Canada’s regulatory system up to speed
More than half the recommendations reflect the fact that Canada’s securities regulatory system lags that of other major markets
- By: James Langton
- October 16, 2006 October 16, 2006
- 12:54
Many
families lose ground
Canadian families at the top of the income scale are now better prepared for retirement than they were 20 years ago. That’s the good news.…
- By: Monica Townson
- October 16, 2006 October 16, 2006
- 12:54
Focus on investor protection and education
Report offers innovative ways to serve investors, but some proposals will be difficult to implement
- By: Lara Hertel
- October 16, 2006 October 16, 2006
- 12:54
Longer work lives may ease strain on pension system
Quebec’s proposals may be a good starting point for lightening the burden on Canada’s public pension system
- By: Monica Townson
- October 16, 2006 October 16, 2006
- 12:54
Prospects fade for adopting principles-based regulation
A move from prescriptive rules seems doomed under our provincially fragmented system, with no consensus among regulators
- By: James Langton
- October 16, 2006 October 16, 2006
- 12:54
Competing classifications could spell confusion
Morningstar Canada officially launches its mutual fund categorization system
- By: Jade Hemeon
- October 16, 2006 October 16, 2006
- 12:54
A sweeping overhaul
Blue-ribbon task force looks at content of regulation, not the structure
- By: James Langton
- October 16, 2006 October 16, 2006
- 12:54
Recession around the corner?
What you should tell your clients
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 16, 2006 October 16, 2006
- 12:54
Three more companies exit Crocus portfolio
Sources say Wellington West Capital Inc. paid $5 million-$10 million to repatriate ownership stakes
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- October 16, 2006 October 16, 2006
- 12:54
British firms prefer TCF obligation to following rules
One of the centrepieces of the move of Britain’s Financial Services Authority to principles-based regulation is an effort to ensure that retail clients get a…
- By: James Langton
- October 16, 2006 October 16, 2006
- 12:54
Product aims to lower risk to retirement income
Manulife’s GIF Select IncomePlus is based on the premise that Canadians are vulnerable to market risk just before and after retirement
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- October 16, 2006 October 16, 2006
- 12:54
Tough sledding in Canada for foreign banks
Those that succeed concentrate on providing distinct product and service offerings
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- October 16, 2006 October 16, 2006
- 12:54
Financial services firms experience another strong quarter
Banks, Fairfax Financial Holdings drive strong, overall earnings gains
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 3, 2006 October 3, 2006
- 10:10
Dundee Bank takes aim at advisors
President and CEO Greg Reed says the aim is to become “the partner of choice for advisors”
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- October 3, 2006 October 3, 2006
- 10:10
Canaccord aims to build global brand
Executive shuffle gives company a decentralized corporate structure, with managers in nine time zones
- By: Lara Hertel
- October 3, 2006 October 3, 2006
- 10:10
Citizens Bank CEO no typical banker
Jason Farris didn’t rise through the banking ranks. In fact, the top job is his first job at a bank
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- October 3, 2006 October 3, 2006
- 10:10