Could Basel III impede growth?
Canada’s big banks are supportive of the new regulations, but their concern is that the right balance won’t be achieved
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- November 15, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 11:54
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Facing up to the true cost of debt
Although current interest rates are low, advisors need to focus clients on the long- term outlook for rates — and too much debt
- By: Paul Brent
- November 15, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 11:54
Voice for investors
OSC investor advisory panel must prove its independence
- By: James Langton
- November 15, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 11:54
Qtrade product offering “one of a kind”
Vancouver-based Qtrade Financial Group has been busy implementing a major rebranding strategy and announcing a number of new product launches this autumn following the merger…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- November 15, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 11:54
Wealthiest groups attracting CRA focus
The CRA is stepping up audits of large-business sector
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- November 15, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 11:54
Foreign buyers raise new concerns
The Investment Canada Act is tougher after 2009 changes. In the future, politics are likely to play a bigger role in these deals
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- November 15, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 11:54
Banks target the ultra wealthy
Big banks are stepping up their efforts to attract clients who often used boutiques in the past
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- November 15, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 11:54
RBC Life takes issue with feds’ web rules
The online business is important to parent RBC, but so are the insurance branches it has opened across the country
- By: Gavin Adamson
- November 15, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 11:54
Pro-Financial aims for rapid growth
The firm, which focuses on fundamental indexing, is the fastest-growing fund company in Canada
- By: Jade Hemeon
- November 15, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 11:54
What women (investors) want
New research confirms women are cautious about investments
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- November 15, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 11:54
A pioneer is recognized
Founding president of Women in Capital Markets receives a new award, introduced for the association’s 15th anniversary
- By: Megan Harman
- November 15, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 11:54
Push for reform of OTC derivatives
Policy-makers agreed to improvements at the G20 summit, but Canada’s commitment will be difficult without a national regulator
- By: James Langton
- November 15, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 11:54
Companies push to fix new rules
New international reporting standards could hurt firms
- By: Gavin Adamson
- November 15, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 11:51
Institute rebrands in an effort to expand
The CLU Institute, now known as the IAFE, will have more autonomy because it’s no longer attached directly to Advocis
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- November 1, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 12:14
Three Canadian firms in global Top 50
Manulife, Sun Life and Great-West Lifeco top their Canadian competitors in a global survey of asset managers
- By: Aaron Broverman
- November 1, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 12:14
CI acquires global fund expertise
By purchasing Hartford Investments, CI receives a stable of mutual funds and some of Canada’s top portfolio managers
- By: Jade Hemeon
- November 1, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 12:14
Firms turn focus to financial planning
New efforts that promote the virtues of having a financial plan in place could be beneficial for advisors and clients alike
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- November 1, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 12:14
Can arbitration make a comeback?
Proposals aimed at updating the little-used arbitration system for investor complaints has generated controversy
- By: James Langton
- November 1, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 12:14
RPAC is looking to link up
The lifestyle retirement planning group was far ahead of its time, but now its survival depends on finding a new dance partner
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- November 1, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 12:14
OSC facing major challenges
Newly appointed chairman Howard Wetston has the tough task of presiding over what are likely to be the regulator’s final years
- By: James Langton
- November 1, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 12:14
IIROC updates AML guidelines
Members now have increased duties to monitor for money laundering or terrorist financing activities
- By: Paul Brent
- November 1, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 12:14
Learning pays off
New research suggests there is a tangible payoff to improving financial literacy
- By: James Langton
- November 1, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 12:14
Watching for suspicious activity
The account-opening stage is key
- By: Paul Brent
- November 1, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 12:14
Lortie blasts plan for national regulator
Former head of Montreal Exchange says the feds are “misrepresenting the situation”
- By: Brian Lewis
- November 1, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 12:14