A swifter road to justice
Regulators propose ways to minimize the costs of investigating fraud
- By: James Langton
- November 17, 2009 November 17, 2009
- 10:59
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Lack of consensus poses risks to all provinces
Those opting out of national regulator could be left behind; others, neglecting much-needed reforms
- By: James Langton
- November 17, 2009 November 17, 2009
- 10:59
Payments under scrutiny
Inquiry in Australia could propose new rules (IE:TV)
- By: Gavin Adamson
- November 17, 2009 November 17, 2009
- 10:59
Macquarie Group takes a step into wealth management
The purchase of Blackmont Capital is a perfect fit, says the executive director of Macquarie’s full-service brokerage in Australia
- By: Clare O’Hara
- November 17, 2009 November 17, 2009
- 10:59
Investor protection is Priority No. 1
The head of FAIR Canada says the new investor rights advocacy group is filling a necessary role
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- November 17, 2009 November 17, 2009
- 10:59
Canadian banks on solid footing despite rising loan losses
Risk management gets thumbs-up from DBRS; Canada has the world’s soundest banking system, says World Economic Forum
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- November 17, 2009 November 17, 2009
- 10:59
Problems related to systemic risk need to be addressed
Government interventions to save the financial system a year ago have created “possibly the biggest moral hazard in history”
- By: James Langton
- November 3, 2009 November 3, 2009
- 09:51
Deposit-takers gird for battle
Canadian financial institutions are duking it out in an increasingly competitive market for deposits, whether the new business comes through deposit brokers or directly from…
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
Investors face significant losses due to exemptions
Three unique experiences lead some to ask: shouldn’t a company be required to register once it reaches a certain size?
- By: David Baines
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
Regional dealer continues to grow despite recession
Vancouver-based PI Financial is moving forward with its expansion strategy, including the acquisition of similar firms
- By: Clare O’Hara
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
Court to rule on national securities regulator
While transition committee proceeds, three provinces decline to appoint representatives
- By: Megan Harman
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
New credit card rules to protect consumers
Extra information provided to clients in statements will reveal that credit cards can act as “financial weapons of mass destruction”
- By: Paul Brent
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
B.C. legislation to help consumers and insurers
Improved coverage and dispute resolution among consumer perks; insurance firms look forward to reduced red tape
- By: Brian Lewis
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
Tax court revises the rules on residence of offshore trusts
Key decision-making by a foreign trustee will play a crucial role in tax treatment
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
Insurers continue to shore up capital reserves
Although many will be looking for opportunities with their new-found capital, Manulife is a unique case
- By: Gavin Adamson
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
National Bank steps up its quest for HNW clients
Financial services firms, both bank-owned and independent, increase efforts to attract the assets of Canada’s millionaires
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
Survey results highlight value of financial planning advice
One survey shows that a strong majority of people with advisors feel they are making better financial decisions
- By: Jade Hemeon
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
Vancity focuses on the core parts of its business
The credit union is boosting its capital levels in order to expand its wealth-management and commercial-banking businesses
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
Getting Canadian investors to walk the walk
Although 85% of Canadians say it is important to build up their savings, only 65% have actually done so
- By: James Langton
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
New point-of-sale regulations remain elusive
Even after years of discussion, much disagreement still reigns in the mutual funds sector, as well as among investor rights groups
- By: James Langton
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
Eldercare hitting baby boomer clients where it hurts most
The cost of taking care of elderly parents is taking its toll on boomers; advisors can guide them in the right direction
- By: Rosemary McCracken
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
Recession prompts interest in financial services jobs
“There are a lot of people out there right now who are looking for another career,” says Bill Charles of Investors Group
- By: Megan Harman
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
Creating a will? Make sure it’s fair
Canadian courts are setting limits when it comes to disinheiriting family members
- By: Kevin Marron
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
Strong recovery for Canada
The U.S. will have a harder time, given its mountain of debt
- By: Catherine Harris
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53