Sterling Mutuals bolsters its sales force
Deal follows Foresters’s acquisition of Unity Life of Canada
- By: Regan Ray
- June 3, 2008 June 3, 2008
- 09:22
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Credit crunch: Measuring the longer-term effects
Economies have been built on the availability of cheap credit
- By: James Langton
- June 3, 2008 June 3, 2008
- 09:22
Tight markets favour private-equity firms
Despite falling from a peak established in 2006, private-equity transactions remain on solid footing
- By: Laura Bobak
- June 3, 2008 June 3, 2008
- 09:22
Global carbon market begins to take shape
Although the size of the overall market has more than doubled in the past year, Canada is nowhere to be seen thus far
- By: James Langton
- June 3, 2008 June 3, 2008
- 09:22
AIG aims to bolster its Canadian operations
The firm is readying to launch a new guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit product — and it’s setting lofty targets
- By: Gavin Adamson
- June 3, 2008 June 3, 2008
- 09:22
McIntyre to lead Sentry Select’s big shift
The niche fund company is aiming to become more mainstream
- By: Jade Hemeon
- June 3, 2008 June 3, 2008
- 09:22
Lending a helping hand: Paying more for sweat
Employees of Assiniboine Credit Union show strong support for fair trade practices
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 14:11
CIPF, IPC aim to protect clients from dealer bankruptcies
But market losses, unsuitable investments and a bankruptcy within a portfolio can’t be addressed through these funds
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 14:11
Manitoba caps payday loans, upsetting small lenders
But Ontario is taking the approach of balancing the industry’s and consumers’ needs
- By: donalee Moulton
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 14:11
Long wait almost over for merged regulator
Five years in the making, deal to merge IDA and RS needs only provincial approval
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 14:11
DundeeWealth enters Europe
Corporate-class funds to be distributed by firm’s European subsidiary
- By: Clare O’Hara
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 14:11
Daystar boosts presence in Western Canada
The deal reflects a general trend toward consolidation among smaller MGAs
- By: Gavin Adamson
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 14:11
MFDA focuses on dealer obligations
Product suitability issues are on top of clients’ minds
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 14:11
TSX-MX merger closes with a whimper
Despite pronounced objections to the deal in its early days, the deal is to be finalized without a hitch
- By: Don Macdonald
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 14:11
New CEO has big plans for Desjardins
Once a promising concert pianist, Monique Leroux aims to build presence across Canada
- By: Kevin Dougherty
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 14:11
Proposals galore to reform world financial system
Gaps and weaknesses in regulation and supervision have contributed to the crisis in credit markets
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 14:11
Financial services companies look outside
Outsourcing and offshoring are seen to be crucial in keeping up with global competition
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 14:11
A smorgasbord of reform ideas
> Financial Stability ForumTransparency: Encourage firms to boost risk disclosures. Regulatory cooperation: The FSF and IMF will intensify their cooperation on financial stability.> Basel Committee…
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 14:11
Could Bear Stearns scenario happen in Canada?
The U.S. government’s bailout of the investment bank introduces a new take on the notion of “too big to fail”
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 14:11
Manulife rolls out plans for new firm
For Rick Annaert, President and CEO of Waterloo, Ont.-based Manulife Securities International Ltd., the summer promises to be a busy one. Over the next several…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 13:49
1990s seg fund sales behind lowered ratings
Transamerica Life says it’s in better position now
- By: Gavin Adamson
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 13:49
Listening to retail investors
New committee will seek input on issues of importance to clients
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 13:49
Financial class actions on upswing in Ontario
While Ontario moves toward allowing more certifications against banks and others, Quebec is pulling back
- By: Paul Webster
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 13:49
A proposal for single, industry-wide RDSP structure
AIM Funds Management’s idea would create more opportunities for more industry players, it says
- By: Laura Bobak
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 13:49
Will Canadian banks continue southward expansion?
Despite the intriguing opportunities in the U.S., many will think twice — given current market conditions
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008
- 13:49