Birchard steps into chairman’s role
Economic activity across the United States weakened further in November, according to a report released Wednesday by the U.S. Federal Reserve.Since the Fed released its last beige book in mid-October, economic activity has softened further across all 12 of theFederal Reserve districts, which include major cities such as New York, Cleveland, Richmond, Atlanta and Chicago.“Districts […]
The Association of Canadian Pension Management (ACPM) is applauding the release of the report of the Joint Expert Panel on Pensions Standards regarding pension reform in Alberta and British Columbia. As was the case with the recent release of a similar pension Report in Ontario, ACPM will now be reviewing the content of the JEPPS […]
Biggest challenge is educating investors
Office opens a strategic path to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia
Paul Cherry, Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) chairman, has been appointed chairman of the International Accounting Standards Board’s Standards Advisory Council (SAC), effective Jan. 1, 2009, for a three-year term.“Paul’s appointment recognizes his exceptional talents and contributions to international accounting standards over many years,” said Doug Hyndman, chairman of Canada’s Accounting Standards Oversight Council, in a […]
Investment adds to bank’s wealth management offering
Report calls on Canada to strengthen policies that encourage investment in new technologies, skills and training
Nurnber to oversee Atlantic region
Major markets expected to be split in 2009