Current crisis shaking financial system
A severe, protracted period of deleveraging could impede a return to normal
- By: James Langton
- December 22, 2008 December 22, 2008
- 12:26
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Sweeping reforms proposed for Ontario’s pension system
Report from expert commission calls for creation of a pension champion and a new industry regulator, among other things
- By: Monica Townson
- December 22, 2008 December 22, 2008
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The quarter of reckoning
Quarterly profit survey
- By: Catherine Harris
- December 22, 2008 December 22, 2008
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Kloet hangs on for the ride
The TMX’s new CEO says he remains committed to a global future for the group
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- December 22, 2008 December 22, 2008
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Banks adhere to standards
While credit continues to flow to Canadian consumers and business owners who have good credit ratings, banks and other financial services firms across the country…
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- December 22, 2008 December 22, 2008
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Downturn brings personal debt concerns to the fore
Advisors may need to help clients deal with servicing their debts in the coming year
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- December 22, 2008 December 22, 2008
- 12:26
FSA aims to separate cost of advice, products
The British regulator’s significant proposals are aimed at putting an end to clients’ lack of confidence in the industry’s integrity
- By: James Langton
- December 22, 2008 December 22, 2008
- 12:26
Portus investors to get relief
Société General agrees to settle class action suit by paying $611 million
- By: Laura Bobak
- December 22, 2008 December 22, 2008
- 12:26
Getting ready for the clouds to clear
Use of solar energy has ramped up in the past decade, but it still has a long way to go
- By: Paul Brent
- December 22, 2008 December 22, 2008
- 12:26
Regulators say banks’ insurance applications are too complex
A report from the CCIR says the forms cause confusion and misunderstanding on the part of consumers
- By: Gavin Adamson
- December 22, 2008 December 22, 2008
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The race to lead a battery-propelled future
New technologies are helping to create lower-emission electric cars with higher speeds and ranges
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
- 11:27
Alpha Trading System set to carve out hefty market share
TD Newcrest report suggests that this alternative trading system is more significant that other ATSes
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
- 11:27
Facing up to shrinking paypackets
Boards, shareholders and even governments are calling for deep reforms
- By: James Langton
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
- 11:27
Class actions against banks heat up
Plaintiffs seeking massive damages for unpaid overtime, credit card fees — and, now, bad investments
- By: Ann MacAulay
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
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RCMP investigation turns up heat on Triglobal companies
The AMF continues its investigation into securities breaches by Triglobal principals
- By: Kate Betts-Wilmott
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
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Education is key for new Advocis CEO
Greg Pollock aims to boost membership in the advisors’ organization
- By: Gavin Adamson
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
- 11:27
Crocus unitholders still waiting
There are matters to be resolved, the receiver says. So, no money will be paid out in 2008
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
- 11:27
OBSI releases its revised, consumer-friendly mandate
Royal Bank of Canada will no longer use OBSI for banking complaint resolution, launching its own service instead
- By: James Langton
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
- 11:27
DundeeWealth streamlines management, operations
Cost savings of $30 million will help firm to structure itself better to meet aggressive goals
- By: Catherine Harris
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
- 11:27
Proposed MFDA changes draw some members’ ire
If the proposals are approved, it will “encourage the MFDA to reduce the role of members in governance and policy development”
- By: Clare O’Hara
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
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Credit unions to bolster wealth-management services
Standardization, co-operation and more proprietary products will be keys to growth, report says
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
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Dealers still hiring advisors
Correction: The printed version of this story incorrectly stated that Fidelity plans to wind down its defined benefit pension record keeping business. Fidelity is winding…
- By: Laura Bobak
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
- 11:27
Will smaller MGAs survive consolidation? (IE:TV)
Veteran MGA owner ponders semi-retirement and a future that will be unkind to small agencies
- By: Gavin Adamson
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
- 11:27
Stock promoters, broker busted in cross-border sting
The three were caught in an operation conducted by the Vancouver police, the RCMP’s IMET and the FBI
- By: David Baines
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
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Accounting firms hit with class action
Investors defrauded by bankrupt Mount Real now seeking compensation from others
- By: Don Macdonald
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
- 11:27