Discount brokerages see a surge in account openings
Aim is to make UK division be the gateway to Europe for online brokerage services
Bank of Nova Scotia today it is lowering online direct investing prices for the bank’s TradeFreedom clients.
First discount brokerage firm in Canada to use “voiceprint” technology
The acquisition of E*Trade Canada doubles the bank’s presence in the online brokerage sweepstakes
Bank of Nova Scotia announced Monday that it will purchase E*Trade Canada from U.S.-based parent E*Trade Financial Corp. Under the agreement, Scotiabank will purchase E*Trade Canada for US$442 million ($444 million), subject to regulatory approvals. The deal will double Scotiabank’s footprint in the Canadian online investing market.“Scotiabank’s agreement to purchase E*Trade Canada demonstrates our commitment […]
Online investors gain access to social media tools
Surviscor releases 2008 Winter analysis
Survey finds major gap between top and bottom firms in terms of hours to respond to general email enquiries
Paper says it encourages active investing, which may lead investors astray