Major Calgary MGA makes inroads in Ontario
Financial Management Brokerage merger with Simon Jackson Insurance gives firm a national profile
- By: Gavin Adamson
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 13:44
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Common regulator could resolve oversight issues
But provincial securities commissions, except Ontario’s, argue that the focus should be on improving the current system
- By: James Langton
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 13:44
Families’ retirement savings increasing
Couples are now better prepared for retirement because of increased registered pension plan membership among wives
- By: Monica Townson
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 13:44
Life settlements market readies for new blood
Canada’s market is in its infancy but may be poised to start growing this year with the introduction of some products
- By: Gavin Adamson
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 13:44
B.C. regulators put sham schemes in the crosshairs
The proliferation of B.C.-based sham business ventures registering in the U.S. is finally catching the BCSC’s attention
- By: David Baines
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 13:44
Advisors more likely to be on the firing line
When money-losing clients take action, advisors are being found liable more often
- By: Paul Webster
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 13:44
Questions about MFDA’s IPC coverage come to light
Portfolio Strategies’ Mark Kent says there are certain situations in which client accounts receive no IPC coverage
- By: Clare O’Hara
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 13:44
Sun Life Canada chief to hit the streets
Dean Connor will focus on firm’s growth in wholesale, direct sales and pension businesses
- By: Gavin Adamson
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 13:44
TSX-MX merger still faces some hurdles
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec will question the benefits of the deal for the MX at a hearing next month
- By: Don Macdonald
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 13:44
Recession, deep downturn unlikely
Most economists are quietly optimistic about the outlook for 2008. Despite the turmoil in credit markets — and the economic uncertainty it occasions — most…
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 13:44
Canada must beef up enforcement
Canadian regulators, police and prosecutors compare unfavourably with U.S. counterparts
- By: James Langton
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 13:44
Sharing the wealth and votes
The debate over dual-class shares heats up
- By: Paul Webster
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 13:44
Wellington West goes shopping for a mutual fund dealer
The Winnipeg dealer has plans to go public but weak financial markets may well postpone its IPO until 2009
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 13:44
Great-West poised for U.S. growth
CEO believes firm could become one of a few financial services giants
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 13:44
The quarter of write-offs
ABCP takes its toll on corporate earnings
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 13:44
French giant buys CWM
Société Générale chooses Calgary as entry into Canadian market
- By: Rachel Betts-Wilmott
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 13:44
Mixed reviews for income trust accounting guides
Some say they have no force, while others question whether they will fit their operations
- By: Laura Bobak
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 11:44
Wal-Mart ventures into finance
Deal with Western Union could be just the first step
- By: Jade Hemeon
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 11:44
How IE selects its Fund Manager of the Year
Managers with superior long-term track records
- By: James Langton
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 11:44
Joint Forum proposal strikes terror into the industry
What could be objectionable about requiring that investors receive basic information about what they are buying? Plenty
- By: James Langton
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
International accounting standards change the bottom line
New rules will make it easier for investors to compare the results of foreign companies
- By: Laura Bobak
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
OSFI throws bond market a leaky life preserver
Canada has opened the door for U.S. bond insurers, but they may be sinking themselves
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
IDA members to have their say on IDA-RS merger
Although the Dec. 17 meeting will be important in getting the merger underway, regulatory approval will remain a hurdle
- By: James Langton
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
Acquisition reflects trend of consolidation among smaller, privately held MGAs
- By: Gavin Adamson
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
Big Six banks face $1 billion hit to fourth-quarter earnings
There may be more bad news; the full impact of credit market mess has yet to be felt
- By: James Langton
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43