Supreme Court clarifies some pension rules
But experts are divided on whether the decision is good for the pension system overall
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- August 31, 2009 August 31, 2009
- 12:21
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Taking aim at enforcement
Global critics fault Canadian system for lack of independence, teeth
- By: James Langton
- August 31, 2009 August 31, 2009
- 12:21
Will China lead us out of the recession?
Recent data indicate Asia is showing huge increases in economic production and GDP growth
- By: James Langton
- August 31, 2009 August 31, 2009
- 12:21
Transition office begins work amid deep resistance
Provinces such as Quebec, Alberta and Manitoba remain vehemently opposed to the creation of a national regulator
- By: Clare O’Hara
- August 31, 2009 August 31, 2009
- 12:21
Working with clients
Some groups say rule proposals are too costly
- By: James Langton
- August 31, 2009 August 31, 2009
- 12:21
Official client complaints increase
Advisors should learn how to defuse anger
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- August 31, 2009 August 31, 2009
- 12:21
Past complaints against advisors not admissible in court
But advisors are not out of the woods, as previous complaints can still make an appearance at IIROC hearings
- By: donalee Moulton
- August 31, 2009 August 31, 2009
- 12:21
New rules for deposit brokers
Some groups are unhappy with initiative
- By: Megan Harman
- August 6, 2009 August 6, 2009
- 09:29
Queensbury rules: Offer advisors independence
Firm emphasizes autonomy and ownership for advisors, with no sales quotas or proprietary products (IE:TV)
- By: Clare O’Hara
- August 6, 2009 August 6, 2009
- 09:29
Economic recovery may come earlier than expected
Bank of Canada suggests that economic growth will restart in this quarter, with more robust business and consumer confidence
- By: James Langton
- August 6, 2009 August 6, 2009
- 09:29
Boutique brokerages set to merge
Richardson Partners and GMP Private Client hope to gain economies of scale
- By: Megan Harman
- August 6, 2009 August 6, 2009
- 09:29
A UBS globetrotter returns home
Paul Knight is the new voice of UBS in Canada, and will build its wealth-management arm
- By: Jade Hemeon
- August 6, 2009 August 6, 2009
- 09:29
CRA unclear about policy on “10/8” products
The design of these structures may determine whether they can pass muster with the CRA (IE:TV)
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- August 6, 2009 August 6, 2009
- 09:29
British, U.S. regulators prepare for major reforms
The FSA and the SEC are taking aim at compensation structures, especially those based on commissions
- By: James Langton
- August 6, 2009 August 6, 2009
- 09:29
Investment-counselling firms in quandary over GST
Court judgment is contrary to position taken by the CRA that investment-counselling fees are subject to GST
- By: Jade Hemeon
- August 6, 2009 August 6, 2009
- 09:29
Financial services profits still clouded: profit survey
A few show gains, but most still mopping up
- By: Catherine Harris
- June 29, 2009 June 29, 2009
- 11:29
Steering through challenging seas
Warren Thomson, who takes the helm as Manulife CIO, sees opportunities
- By: Gavin Adamson
- June 29, 2009 June 29, 2009
- 11:29
Credit unions lend a hand
Eleven credit unions participated in a program to help Third World CUs
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- June 29, 2009 June 29, 2009
- 11:29
Financial services firms brace for change
Proposed economic and regulatory reforms create uncertainty for the financial services industry
- By: James Langton
- June 29, 2009 June 29, 2009
- 11:12
Sun Life acquires business in Britain
Although the move is positive for the Canadian insurer, it is not a game-changer
- By: Clare O’Hara
- June 29, 2009 June 29, 2009
- 11:12
Web ruling riles agents
Will banks boost marketing programs?
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- June 29, 2009 June 29, 2009
- 11:12
Proposed reforms favour those who work past 65
A raft of changes to the Canada Pension Plan will provide more flexibility for those who ease into retirement
- By: Megan Harman
- June 29, 2009 June 29, 2009
- 11:12
A heap of regulatory reforms
Proposals to change mutual fund disclosure among this summer’s initiatives
- By: James Langton
- June 29, 2009 June 29, 2009
- 11:12