CRA targets certain expenses, inter vivos trusts
The CRA’s two recent campaigns are part of a larger pattern of the agency becoming much more active in applying tax laws
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- April 6, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 12:17
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R.J. O’Brien opens in Canada
Chicago-based futures brokerage has established an office in Winnipeg
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:43
ETFs: The next generation
Ken McCord is betting that more investors will opt for ETFs managed by top pros
- By: Jade Hemeon
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:43
M&A activity set to increase, but by how much?
Although some experts are expecting activity to rebound to record levels, others aren’t as bullish
- By: Oliver Bertin
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:43
People briefs: Lindley moves up at SSGA
Change at Citi Private Bank
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:43
Canada’s venture-capital pool keeps getting smaller
Industry participants warn that failure to fund innovation will be Canada’s loss in the long run
- By: Paul Brent
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:43
Creating a pension road map
Ottawa and provinces working on reform
- By: Monica Townson
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
Regulatory enforcement fines soar in 2009, CSA reports
The collapse of the ABCP market represented almost $139 million of the total that regulators levied during the year
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
Back-office service firm targets MGAs
FasTrac aims to capitalize on increased regulatory scrutiny and a push for faster processing
- By: Gavin Adamson
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
TD Bank’s global operations now carbon-neutral
The bank is the latest among some Canadian financial services institutions to become proactive on environmental issues
- By: JoAnne Sommers
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
The elephant in the room
The uncertain prospect of a national regulator weighs on Ontario’s plans
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
ETFs storm the market
Exchange-traded funds are roaring ahead, as new innovations, such as actively managed ETFs and fund-of-funds products, expand the potential client base. Assets in Canadian ETFs…
- By: Jade Hemeon
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
Moving from client confidence to engagement
Although advisors report that clients have more confidence in them, objective measures must be employed to gather client feedback
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
New partnership adds muscle to MGA
PPI and Financial Management Group will be working together to develop more customized products for FMG advisors
- By: Clare O’Hara
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
New software tool aims to stamp out online fraudsters
The NBSC’s new program searches the Internet looking for suspicious websites based on a number of confidential indicators
- By: donalee Moulton
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
New tools put focus on life stages
Helping clients and advisors be aware of issues in certain life stages is a major part of financial planning
- By: Clare O’Hara
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
Credit issues are Canadian bankers’ top concern
Global survey of banking executives found interesting discrepancies between those in Canada and their international counterparts
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
New financial literacy task force goes on tour
Financial advisors will be under the spotlight for their role in educating clients on financial issues
- By: Megan Harman
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
NBSC tackles two key complaints
Investors in New Brunswick complained to their provincial securities regulator about two key issues in 2009: illegal distributions and registrant misconduct, the New Brunswick Securities…
- By: donalee Moulton
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
Nesbitt faces class-action lawsuit from advisors
Plaintiff claims bank-owned brokerage’s commission sales force is entitled to overtime pay
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
Canadian, U.S. SROs deliver action at similar rate
In fact, IIROC’s disciplinary decision rate has typically outpaced FINRA’s over the past five years
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
Opportunities in older Canadians’ hoard of cash
Despite growing evidence of an economic recovery, those aged 50 and up are still struggling to re-enter the market
- By: JoAnne Sommers
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
Once mighty, Interac braces for U.S competition
After the Competition Bureau denied Interac’s request to become “for profit,” the payment system is considering its alternatives
- By: Paul Brent
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
Life expectancies make retirement planning more critical
Children born in the past five years can expect to live past age 80; today’s 65-year-olds can expect to live another 20 years
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03
Will new mortgage rules prevent a housing bubble?
Most economists laud the more rigorous requirements for borrowers, but insist the market is far from bubble territory
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2010 February 2, 2019
- 11:03