Central bank announces fellowship award winners
A recent survey finds that 47% of Canadians aged 45 to 54 do not plan to fully retire, and will work to remain active or will earn money to survive.The national survey of over 1,500 Canadians was jointly conducted by Secor Consulting and Leger Marketing.“Understanding the ‘ins and outs’ of retirement saving options, insurance, wealth […]
Dominic D’Alessandro, president and CEO of Manulife Financial Corp. will receive this year’s Ivey business leader award at a gala dinner on October 8.Created in 1991 by the Ivey Alumni Association/Toronto Chapter, the award honours individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the advancement of business in Canada, and reflect the ideals […]
Angoss Software Corp. and Dalbar, Inc. today announced the formation of a strategic partnership to introduce L’Attitude, a co-branded financial advisor analytics solution.L’Attitude combines Dalbar’s financial advisory survey capabilities with Angoss’ advanced predictive analytics analytics system for the mutual fund and wealth management industry.The new product is designed to address the requirements of mutual fund […]
Insurer credits business growth across the country
Intraligi appointed president
In a special meeting held Saturday in Quebec City, 256 representatives of Desjardins Group from across Québec and from Ontario came together to elect Monique Leroux, currently senior executive vp and CFO of Desjardins Group, to the office of president and CEO.She will succeed Alban D’Amours, who has held this position since March 25, 2000.Leroux […]
Flattening returns of alternative investment have contributed to investor pressure for more and better governance
P&C veteran wrote <i>Belton Report</i>
U.S. wholesale price growth slowed in February on falling food prices, but accelerated in consumer products, automobiles and prescription drugs, signaling that inflation risks remain in the U.S. economy.Meanwhile, U.S. home construction dipped in February, reflecting a sharp drop in the Northeast, while permits for future groundbreakings plunged to the lowest level in 16 years. […]