MFDA struggling to collect fines
The SRO’s poor collection record stems from its lack of statutory power in all provinces except Alberta
- By: David Baines
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
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Class actions on credit card charges get green light
Ontario court rules that the huge costs of reviewing bank records don’t bar a claim
- By: Paul Webster
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
Charging to the head of the line
Brenda Vince has presided over phenomenal growth at RBC’s fund group
- By: Jade Hemeon
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
High-income individuals continue to prosper
Statistics Canada finds that, by far, the largest gains are being made by those at the top of the pyramid
- By: Monica Townson
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
Crocus receiver targets former executives
Damming report suggests class action defence fees should not be paid
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
AMF decries probe into advisor competence
Consumer group unfairly tarred advisors, Quebec’s financial watchdog says
- By: Don Macdonald
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
TSX Venture Exchange to shutter its Winnipeg office
Local executives say it will now be more difficult for Manitoba juniors to get off the ground
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
Global firms drive labour boom in Nova Scotia
The influx of global financial services companies into the province has led to a hiring frenzy
- By: donalee Moulton
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
IE fund manager of the year: Swinging for the fences
Sprott Canadian Equity has outperformed by making big bets
- By: James Langton
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
MGI Securities’ new CEO aims for growth
The Toronto-based firm is looking to open new offices and double its roster of advisors
- By: Clare O’Hara
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
New firm enters subprime mortgage market
Street Capital Financial Corp. sees opportunity in alternative mortgages, which account for only 3% of Canada’s total market
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
Keeping the banks
Banking through the advisor channel
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
The new “arks of stability”
It has been a watershed year for the Big Four Canadian life insurers. Manulife Financial Corp., Sun Life Financial Inc., Great-West Life Assurance Co. and…
- By: Gavin Adamson
- December 5, 2007 December 5, 2007
- 09:43
Efficiency a driver in M&A activity
Hub Financial Inc., Canada’s largest managing general agency, has swooped in to buy a large competitor in Ontario, making the latest consolidation in a corner…
- By: Gavin Adamson
- November 30, 2007 November 30, 2007
- 10:35
Supreme Court rejects claims against auto insurers
Justices rule on causation linking injury to the direct or indirect use of a car
- By: Paul Webster
- November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007
- 11:05
Swedlove builds on his government career
The new head of the CLHIA has a mandate to connect members with government regulators
- By: Gavin Adamson
- November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007
- 11:05
CIBC’s Geist rebrands Talvest and Renaissance
Several funds were lost and many managers replaced to create Renaissance Investments
- By: Laura Bobak
- November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007
- 11:05
Proposed tax cuts shrewd politics but lousy economics?
Some analysts complain tax reductions focus on consumption and will do little to boost corporate competitiveness
- By: James Langton
- November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007
- 11:05
Court rules advisor indirectly entitled to information
Lawyer is to review employment contract; if anything of relevance is found, it could be used to prove constructive dismissal
- By: donalee Moulton
- November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007
- 11:05
Are the MX and the TSX meant for each other?
Exchanges say they’re open to discussing marriage, but they’ll have to get over some bad blood in order to tie the knot
- By: Don Macdonald
- November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007
- 11:05
Sovereign wealth funds set to become major players
Many countries are using central bank reserves to create investment vehicles; the sector could balloon to trillions of dollars
- By: James Langton
- November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007
- 11:05
Amount of charitable donations rising
Taxpayers can avoid large capital gains on shares by donating them to charity
- By: Laura Bobak
- November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007
- 11:05
MFDA panel rejects proposed Berkshire settlement
No reason given for decision, which stems from allegations against rogue employee Ian Thow
- By: David Baines
- November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007
- 11:05
Special emphasis on service paying off for Monarch
Boutique firm’s personalized attention to clients and strong rapport with advisors make it stand out, says CEO
- By: Clare O’Hara
- November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007
- 11:05
Sun Life makes key personnel changes
Focus turns to marketing and selling products and services globally
- By: Gavin Adamson
- November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007
- 11:05