Parmar aims to make synergies work
Firm’s goal is to leverage well-known brands and a renowned money-management business
- By: Jade Hemeon
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
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CSA 2009 survey highlights
> 85% of Canadians believe that it is important to build up their personal savings> only 65% have some savings or investments set aside for…
- By: James Langton
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:53
The plight of the small broker
Big investment dealers are thriving, but many smaller fry are not
- By: James Langton
- November 2, 2009 November 2, 2009
- 10:46
Regulators’ report targets “dark” pools, orders
At the heart of the matter is whether “dark” trading meaningfully impedes price discovery and compromises market fairness
- By: James Langton
- October 20, 2009 October 20, 2009
- 10:44
Life settlements firms are unwinding assets
Court sets deadline for creditors’ claims against New Life Capital and related companies
- By: Gavin Adamson
- October 20, 2009 October 20, 2009
- 10:44
Feds oppose Web bank insurance
The finance minister says he may impose changes on resistant banks
- By: Gavin Adamson
- October 20, 2009 October 20, 2009
- 10:44
Wellington West beefs up financial planning arm
At the heart of the matter is whether “dark” trading meaningfully impedes price discovery and compromises market fairness
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- October 20, 2009 October 20, 2009
- 10:44
Planning for H1N1
Many firms are unprepared, experts say
- By: Megan Harman
- October 20, 2009 October 20, 2009
- 10:33
Global Maxfin acquires Professional Investment Services
Purchase of Australian giant’s Canadian operation will bolster Global Maxfin’s presence in the West and triple its AUM
- By: Clare O’Hara
- October 20, 2009 October 20, 2009
- 10:33
Victim’s trust key to fraud
Attempts shifting towards more personal approaches
- By: James Langton
- October 20, 2009 October 20, 2009
- 10:33
New OBSI chief has plenty on his plate
Expanding OBSI’s workforce is just one of Douglas Melville’s many tasks
- By: Clare O’Hara
- September 28, 2009 September 28, 2009
- 11:26
Signs of rebound emerge: profit survey
Profits begin to show evidence of strength
- By: Catherine Harris
- September 28, 2009 September 28, 2009
- 11:16
DS focuses on recruitment as industry consolidates
The full-service brokerage is counting on its brand recognition and focus on the high net-worth market to continue attracting advisors
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- September 28, 2009 September 28, 2009
- 11:16
Court rules SROs can pursue former members
The Court of Appeal’s decision eliminates the possibility that individuals could avoid discipline for misconduct by quitting their jobs
- By: Megan Harman
- September 28, 2009 September 28, 2009
- 11:16
Banks flex insurance muscle
Many of Canada’s biggest banks are beefing up their insurance businesses, and their direct-distribution channels are gaining prominence as the institutions seek new ways to…
- By: Megan Harman
- September 28, 2009 September 28, 2009
- 11:05
Fixing Canada’s pension problem
The objective of the proposals is to ensure the security of future retirement incomes
- By: Monica Townson
- September 28, 2009 September 28, 2009
- 11:05
Crisis-fuelled regulatory reforms slow in coming
All the same forces pulling against a global consensus still exist, which makes an agreement much tougher to achieve
- By: James Langton
- September 28, 2009 September 28, 2009
- 11:05
Canavan to quit Assante
Successor Steven Donald says he’s “excited to take the reins of a company as solid as Assante”
- By: Clare O’Hara
- September 28, 2009 September 28, 2009
- 11:05
Anti-spam law called too broad
Referrals could be blocked
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- September 28, 2009 September 28, 2009
- 11:05
Scotiabank puts the spotlight on wealth management
Reorganization of its domestic asset-management operations positions the bank for internal growth and possible acquisitions
- By: Jade Hemeon
- September 28, 2009 September 28, 2009
- 11:05
Targeting white-collar crime
Will federal proposals restore faith in the justice system?
- By: James Langton
- September 28, 2009 September 28, 2009
- 11:05
Canaccord building new platform for independent advisors
This channel is designed to complement the company’s network of branch-based advisors
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- August 31, 2009 August 31, 2009
- 12:21
Manulife’s purchase of AIC a hopeful sign for investors
AIC funds will become part of a more diversified fund lineup and could benefit from a strong distribution system
- By: Jade Hemeon
- August 31, 2009 August 31, 2009
- 12:21
Raymond James CEO forges full speed ahead on expansion
The brokerage firm is adding advisors and is in the midst of a strategy to place more emphasis on income-producing securities
- By: Jade Hemeon
- August 31, 2009 August 31, 2009
- 12:21
Students in cash crunch
Advisors can help parents by recommending funding strategies
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- August 31, 2009 August 31, 2009
- 12:21