US GDP fell 5% in Q1
The 5% drop was the sharpest quarterly decline since Q4 of 2008
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- June 25, 2020 June 25, 2020
- 10:24
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Industry News
SRO consolidation is no fait accompli, says OSC head
CSA consultation will focus on self-regulation, not necessarily consolidation
- By: James Langton
- June 23, 2020 June 23, 2020
- 15:27
Products
RBC GAM updates retirement portfolios
Changes include reduced management fees and revised asset allocation
- By: IE Staff
- June 23, 2020 June 23, 2020
- 11:39
Products
Vanguard to close four funds
Firm also announces changes to risk ratings on 15 ETFs
- By: IE Staff
- June 22, 2020 July 7, 2020
- 11:03
Industry News
Prepare for the unexpected with a continuity plan
Less than one-third of advisors have continuity plans, according to research from FP Transitions
- By: Michelle Schriver
- June 18, 2020 June 18, 2020
- 11:37
Industry News
Federal deficit could hit $256 billion: PBO
The PBO estimates the economy could shrink by 6.8 per cent in 2020
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 18, 2020 June 18, 2020
- 11:01
People
FP Canada appoints new additions to management team
Craig MacLennan and Kristen McElhone join FP Canada's management team
- By: IE Staff
- June 17, 2020 June 18, 2020
- 12:20
IIROC bans former advisor for 5 years for trades based on undisclosed info
Enforcement also included penalties and costs totalling $72,500
- By: IE Staff
- May 7, 2020 May 7, 2020
- 16:37
Industry News
Investor Advisory Panel to focus on pandemic’s impacts, CFRs
The OSC committee outlined past and present initiatives in its annual report
- By: IE Staff
- May 7, 2020 May 7, 2020
- 14:33
Industry News
Great-West Lifeco, IA Financial report Q1 results
Amid the pandemic, earnings decrease but sales persevere
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- May 7, 2020 May 7, 2020
- 13:26
CI Financial reports drop in net income
Firm has adapted to the pandemic, says CEO Kurt MacAlpine
- By: Mark Burgess
- May 6, 2020 May 6, 2020
- 11:32
Research and Markets
The bear returns, report warns
Richardson GMP suggests April's gains may not last
- By: Mark Burgess
- May 5, 2020 May 5, 2020
- 16:31
Industry News
Trudeau unveils rent relief for small businesses
The federal support is expected to lower rent by 75%
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 24, 2020 April 24, 2020
- 12:06