U.S. Treasury eases up on FATCA
Early indications reveal that proposed revisions to FATCA appear to address some of the serious concerns of opposing lobbyists
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 22, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 11:57
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News Briefs: Maple bid extensin
BNS reorganizes
- By: Fiona Collie
- February 22, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 11:50
Mutual fund class action is a go
Ontario Court of Appeal determines that mutual fund firms must still answer for their actions in court
- By: James Langton
- February 22, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 11:45
Achieving growth with income products
After five years in business, Aston Hill Financial has almost $6 billion in AUM; it intends to double that in the next five years
- By: Jade Hemeon
- February 22, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 11:27
Could a systemic-risk regulator succeed?
The Supreme Court of Canada has indicated that there could be some federal jurisdiction in areas of truly national concern
- By: James Langton
- February 22, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 11:22
Leroux honoured
Desjardins’ Monique Leroux named Quebec’s Financial Person of the Year
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 22, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 11:17
Products evolve to meet new needs
The gap between retirement and end of life is growing, and many clients want products that will ensure they never run out of money
- By: Jade Hemeon
- February 6, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 11:47
Will FAIR Canada still get funding?
The Canadian Foundation for Advancement of Investor Rights was launched in 2008
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 11:30
Regulators struggle to collect fines
Only about 50% of sanctions ever collected
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 11:25
Reverse mortgage use rising
Low interest rates, higher costs of living and new baby-boomer retirees have resulted in more clients taking out a reverse mortgage
- By: Paul Brent
- January 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 15:47
A fresh take on financial advice
Many investors don’t realize that they are paying high fees on their investments, says former mutual fund manager Peter Hodson
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 15:36
The de-accumulation challenge
The huge number of Canadians retiring soon means advisors must be ready to have different client conversations
- By: Megan Harman
- January 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 15:31
Creating a “toolbox for all investors”
The intended merger of BlackRock Asset Management Canada Ltd.’s iShares exchange-traded fund lineup with that of Claymore Investments Inc.
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 15:25
When travel and trading don’t mix
With more clients heading for the sun, make sure you don’t execute orders that could run afoul of foreign securities laws
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 15:10
ETF firms take aim at advisors
Providers of exchange-traded funds are targeting financial advisors in an effort to increase the presence of ETFs in the broader investment fund business. In particular,…
- By: Megan Harman
- January 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 14:58
SEC takes stand on fraud
Awareness must be heightened after an advisor in the U.S. is alleged to have used social media to sell fraudulent securities
- By: Olivia Li
- January 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 14:54
Firms aim to get advisors on social media
New programs will provide advisors with access to educational materials on using social media and activities to establish their online presence
- By: Olivia Li
- January 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 14:41
Pavilion acquires institutional advisory firm
Acquisition of U.S. firm is in line with Pavilion’s plan to cater to institutional and high net-worth markets in certain regions
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- January 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 14:30
Taking aim at “no contest” settlements
The Ontario Securities Commission’s former head of enforcement says there are two basic reasons to reject “no contest” settlements
- By: James Langton
- January 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 14:24
News Briefs: Global acquistions
SSQ/AXA done deal
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 14:15
National regulator delayed
In light of the Supreme Court’s recent decision that proposed federal legislation is unconstitutional, the big question is: Where do we go from here?
- By: James Langton
- January 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 14:09
Feds get rid of mandatory retirement
Bankers and others under federal jurisdiction no longer have to retire at 65
- By: Andrew Bilski
- January 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 13:59
Lower demand to cause equities shortfall
Aging baby boomers and the rise of investors in emerging markets may result in a dramatic shift away from equities investing
- By: James Langton
- January 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 13:10
A pivotal year ahead for regulators
National and provincial regulators will have more to deal with in 2012 than they’ve had in quite some time
- By: James Langton
- December 21, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 15:02