PerformINS gathers 2,300 advisors under its wing
The logic of consolidating MGAs is that greater numbers of advisors working under larger MGAs mean greater economies of scale
- By: Gavin Adamson
- October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007
- 13:18
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Helping regulators keep pace with change
Dysfunctional regulation is a problem in many world markets. Here are some ways to fix it
- By: James Langton
- October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007
- 13:18
Foreign bank keeps mum on ownership
BCSC says it’s vital information
- By: David Baines
- October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007
- 13:18
Banks going into P&C?
Insurers say it’s just a matter of time
- By: Gavin Adamson
- October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007
- 13:18
Home Capital Group readies for extended period of growth
The non-prime mortgage lender is extending into other areas of business to become a broader-based financial institution
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007
- 13:18
Sparking financial literacy in high school
Manitoba program aimed at incorporating the teaching of financial skills into the high-school curriculum
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007
- 13:18
Advisors’ Norbourg class-action suit rejected
Supreme Court’s refusal to hear case means earlier ruling against advisors’ lawsuit still stands
- By: Don Macdonald
- October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007
- 13:18
Canadian Tire tests all-in-one mortgage account
The retailer says the new product will save customers money by combining many accounts into one
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007
- 13:18
Agents harness the Net to market life insurance
The life insurance industry is only beginning to discover the power of the Internet as a selling tool
- By: Gavin Adamson
- October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007
- 13:18
New funds increase accessibility to infrastructure
Investing in infrastructure has many pluses, but there are risks to consider
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007
- 13:18
Online brokerages taught advisor channel tough lessons
As discount brokerage business grew dramatically over the past decade, the full-service side has held its ground
- By: Gavin Adamson
- October 3, 2007 October 3, 2007
- 13:06
New CEO keeps proven formula
Debra Hewson plans to continue enhancing financial services for Odlum Brown’s clients
- By: Brian Lewis
- October 2, 2007 October 2, 2007
- 13:17
Quebec advisors upset about huge fee increase
The AMF says the hike is necessary to replenish the compensation fund after a big payout to Norbourg Group investors
- By: Don Macdonald
- October 2, 2007 October 2, 2007
- 13:17
Older workers valued for their productivity
But older white-collar workers have more possibilities of extending their careers than older rank-and-file workers
- By: Monica Townson
- October 2, 2007 October 2, 2007
- 13:17
ENSIS gives GrowthWorks a presence in Manitoba
In spite of its foiled attempts to acquire Crocus’s assets, GrowthWorks has put the last piece of its national puzzle in place
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- October 2, 2007 October 2, 2007
- 13:17
Canada could do better on corporate tax rates, expert says
Although the feds are moving in the right direction, corporate tax rates need to be cut further for the economy to operate efficiently
- By: Laura Bobak
- October 2, 2007 October 2, 2007
- 12:43
B.C. regulator lowers the boom on geologist
There are concerns that the professional association of B.C. geologists is unwilling or unable to regulate its members
- By: David Baines
- October 2, 2007 October 2, 2007
- 12:43
TD looks to new course to develop recruits
TD Bank Financial Group has partnered with the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Ryerson University in Toronto to develop a program aimed…
- By: Kate Betts-Wilmott
- October 2, 2007 October 2, 2007
- 12:43
Foresters opts to revamp distribution system
Fraternal benefit society’s purchase of Unity Life of Canada will increase the former’s sales capabilities tenfold
- By: Gavin Adamson
- October 2, 2007 October 2, 2007
- 12:43
New FundSERV CEO to strengthen industry connections
Brian Gore wants to keep abreast of industry needs by contacting a broad range of executives and operational individuals
- By: Clare O’Hara
- October 2, 2007 October 2, 2007
- 12:43
Reform of derivatives markets on parallel tracks
A big question is whether the TSX and the MX will get together — or will they actually slug it out?
- By: James Langton
- October 2, 2007 October 2, 2007
- 12:43
Market turmoil highlights important role of regulators
The regulatory framework, enabling financial institutions to issue GICs, spared some firms from being burned in the credit crisis
- By: James Langton
- October 2, 2007 October 2, 2007
- 12:43
Q2 looks good, but watch out for Q3
Financial services companies continued to perform well in the second quarter, but that was before financial turmoil struck in August. Although most companies are not…
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 2, 2007 October 2, 2007
- 12:43
VentureLink funds aim to weather credit crunch storm
Fund manager holds on to hammered holdings after markets “overreaction” to subprime debacle
- By: Gavin Adamson
- October 2, 2007 October 2, 2007
- 12:43
Daystar expands its operations in Alberta
The Winnipeg-based managing general agency also has plans to expand across the country
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- October 2, 2007 October 2, 2007
- 12:43