New literacy guru given her mandate
Canada's Financial Literacy Leader is tasked with improving the financial knowledge of people across the country
- By: Fiona Collie
- April 27, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
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Designations and seniors: Use caution
Guidance notes from IIROC and IIAC flag concerns about designations claiming special expertise with elderly clients
- By: Fiona Collie
- April 27, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Alert snowbirds to new border rules
Exit controls will soon be in full force at the Canada-U.S. border, creating a range of tax and immigration issues for snowbirds
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- April 27, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
The chore of implementing CRM 2
The CSA says it is considering further reforms as part of consultations on mutual fund fees it launched in 2012
- By: James Langton
- April 27, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
More managers, better performance
New studies suggest that mutual funds with more than one portfolio manager tend to perform better
- By: Jim Middlemiss
- March 31, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Profit survey: Solid growth persists in Q4
Public financial services firms report healthier profits many also boosted dividends after the end of Q4 last year
- By: Catherine Harris
- March 31, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Fund Facts POS delivery moves closer
The CSA is finally moving to impose disclosure when mutual funds are sold, regardless of fund type or sales channel
- By: James Langton
- March 31, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Ponzi scheme repayment not taxable
Tax court rules that money returned to a bilked investor is return of capital
- By: donalee Moulton
- March 31, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Mignault appeal likely
A $500,000-plus judgment against Great-West Life arising out of fraud by a rogue broker could be overturned
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- March 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Canadian co-operatives come together
New national council will focus on three areas of shared concern
- By: donalee Moulton
- March 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Gross at FAIR Canada
Neil Gross is the new executive director at the Toronto-based Canadian Foundation for Advancement of Investor Rights (a.k.a. FAIR Canada). The veteran securities lawyer takes…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Special advisor at BoC
Veteran investment banker Line Rivard of Montreal now is a special advisor to the Bank of Canada on financial system issues. She will help the…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
OSC proposal to result in better stocks?
There's evidence to suggest that having a greater representation of women in publicly traded firms results in better performance
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Rules consolidation problematic?
New standards for negligence and notice of investigation are being criticized
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Verschuren appointed
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has appointed Annette Verschuren as the new chairwoman of the Venture Capital Expert Panel. Verschuren was already a member of…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
BMO promotes Fowler
Toronto-based Bank of Montreal (BMO) has appointed Cameron Fowler as group head for Canadian personal and commercial banking, where he will be accountable for the…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Taking the next step
Becoming the new head of ScotiaMcLeod is the culmination of a lifelong journey for Alex Besharat
- By: Clare O’Hara
- March 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
What to do if a client launches a lawsuit
Taking the right steps when a client sues can enhance your chances of success - and reduce the stress of litigation
- By: Fiona Collie
- March 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Active managers shine
Portfolio managers did particularly well last year, beating benchmarks solidly, partly due to gold's massive decline
- By: Paul Brent
- March 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Financial products for all seasons
Assets under management in mutual funds now exceed $1 trillion in 2013, growth outpaced that of ETFs
- By: Jade Hemeon
- March 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Russell: ICSA’s new head
Ian Russell, president and CEO of the Toronto-based Investment Industry Association of Canada, is the newly elected chairman of the International Council of Securities Associations…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Mixed reaction to fed’s budget proposal
The elimination of non-resident trusts has generated debate among tax specialists about fairness in Canada's tax system
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
The best regulatory approach?
Rules proposed in Ontario get thumbs down from groups
- By: Fiona Collie
- March 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Industry ethics: There’s work to do
New surveys from the CFA Institute capture some revealing industry attitudes about conduct
- By: Fiona Collie
- March 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 00:00