IIROC takes aim at designations
A new IIROC guidance asks firms to ensure that advisor titles and credentials accurately reflect their qualifications
- By: James Langton
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
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Regulators study HOT to try to unravel HFT
A new IIROC report is looking to provide a better understanding of high-frequency trading and its role in the market
- By: James Langton
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Former Claymore head launches new venture
Purpose Investments and NexC Partners will benefit from Som Seif's previous experience in "intelligent investing"
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Jory Capital moving on
Patrick Cooney says his firm will keep its name after losing its registration and become a market research company
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Relief in sight from anti-spam rules
Revisions recognize the realities of virtual relationships and referrals through third parties
- By: Ann MacAulay
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
More changes for exempt market
Exemptions for both "crowdfunding" and offering memoranda are being considered by the Ontario regulators
- By: James Langton
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
B.C. likely to end “Northwest” exemption
While Ontario contemplates whether to expand prospectus exemptions, British Columbia is proposing to scrap one of its more contentious exempt- market provisions. The B.C. Securities…
- By: James Langton
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
U.S. offers growth potential for banks
Executives with Canada's Big Five banks are looking elsewhere to drive the strong results they've been seeing recently
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Accretive relaunches
The Elite Advisor program will continue on a revamped website with new technology tools and marketing resources
- By: Clare O’Hara
- December 14, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
CCIR considers a national database
A national database would allow users to determine whether an insurance agent has faced disciplinary action
- By: Megan Harman
- December 14, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Concentrating on what they do best
IPC and PPI have completed their strategic alliance in a bid to bring a full range of insurance products to IPC clients
- By: Brent Jolly
- December 14, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Firm’s results skewed in Q3
At first blush, returns look good overall. But they hide the fact that only the banks are on really solid footing
- By: Catherine Harris
- December 14, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Are mid-tier credit unions under threat?
A new report shows that mid-tier credit unions may find it difficult to survive in the current climate
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- December 14, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
People Briefs
Vancouver-based HSBC Bank Canada has announced that its new president and CEO will be Paulo Maia, who currently is CEO of the bank’s Australian operations.
- By: Brent Jolly
- December 3, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 17:11
Evans takes on greater role
Earl Evans will be staying in Canada for three more years in a greatly expanded position within Australia’s Macquarie Group
- By: Clare O’Hara
- December 3, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 17:04
CCIR adopts MGA regulation regime
Insurers, MGAs and independent insurance advisors will now face more comprehensive compliance obligations
- By: Megan Harman
- December 3, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 16:54
Health care a big concern
The cost of health care is causing some clients to consider delaying retirement, Munich Re survey finds
- By: Paul Brent
- December 3, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 16:30
Advisors could pin hopes on new website
Pinterest uses a picture “pinboard” format to bring traffic to websites and blogs
- By: Clare O’Hara
- December 3, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 15:53
Market data fees in regulators’ sights
A study from the CSA examines the issue, but doesn’t take a position
- By: James Langton
- December 3, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 13:28
CDIC looks to advisors
The Crown corporation’s new partnership with Advocis aims to create “reciprocal promotion and education”
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- December 3, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 13:24
New TMX Group gets down to business
But small competitors are angling for a bigger piece of the trading pie
- By: Clare O’Hara
- December 3, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 13:18
IIROC proposal stirs flurry of protest
Although regulators in other countries are banning certain compensation practices in their financial industries, Canadian regulators have resisted that temptation. However, domestic regulators’ efforts to…
- By: James Langton
- December 3, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 13:12
Credential to focus on fee-based business
The Vancouver-based firm will also look to build out its insurance business by partnering closely with manufacturers
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- December 3, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 13:07
CRA gets tough on gifting tax shelters
Federal agency is placing holds on tax returns of clients who are claiming deductions under gifting schemes
- By: Paul Brent
- November 9, 2012 October 30, 2019
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