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Forging tighter trans-Atlantic ties

U.S., UK trade groups seek greater regulatory cooperation

Frustrated man calculating bills and tax expenses

Some CRA online services remain unavailable a month after cyberattacks

The affected services include the ability to manage direct deposit information and change of address

CEWS audit requests draw ire

The CRA says it is in the test phase of the audits

  • By: Katie Keir
  • September 24, 2020 October 8, 2020
  • 12:49

OSC conference features five former chairs

Dialogue goes virtual due to Covid-19

Throne speech agenda signals ‘healthy’ bond issuance, continued QE

The Liberals also indicated plans to follow through on changes to stock option deductions

  • By: Mark Burgess
  • September 24, 2020 September 24, 2020
  • 11:29

CI Financial acquires minority stake in Assante Dorval

The deal is the first direct equity investment in a regional or local operation for Assante

Libs unveil sweeping plan for current and future challenges

Throne speech pledges prudence but says "this is not the time for austerity"

Solar farm on a rural hillside

Trudeau stresses green tech in throne speech

The feds plan to launch a new fund to spur investments and jobs in green technology

Liberals vow wage subsidy extension to 2021

The throne speech also promised a revamp of the EI system

Powell and Mnuchin voice optimism but back more economic aid

Both officials stressed that major sectors of the economy are still suffering

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Former GMP execs side with Sullivan, oppose deal

Group includes former GMP Capital CEO Harris Fricker

  • By: Mark Burgess
  • September 21, 2020 September 21, 2020
  • 16:15

Regulators aim for continued agility after the pandemic

A regulatory panel at IFIC's leadership conference discussed Covid-19's challenges

Mutual fund sales solid, ETF sales slump in August

ETFs still hold a decisive advantage in sales so far for 2020

CI Financial buys Bowling Portfolio Management

Cincinnati-based RIA has US$450 million in AUM

B.C. scraps civil jury trials until 2021

Civil cases will be heard by judges alone to minimize delays due to Covid-19

Design of post-CERB benefits could change, minister says

The government wants the proposed package and eligibility rules to be flexible

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CMHC to replace decades-old name

There will be consultations with the agency's workforce

BoC’s Wilkins won’t seek second term

The central bank's board of directors will launch a search to select her successor

Mackenzie and Great-West Lifeco partner with private equity manager

The relationship will boost the firms' private market offerings

  • By: IE Staff
  • September 17, 2020 September 17, 2020
  • 12:56

FSRA to assess insurance sector for fair treatment of clients

MGAs will be part of the review

  • By: IE Staff
  • September 16, 2020 September 16, 2020
  • 14:37

Helping investors track corporate diversity

ISS ESG is providing racial and ethnic data on directors and executives

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RIA creates anti-racism pledge for asset managers

The founding signatories are 10 institutional investors representing $1.1 trillion in AUM

  • By: Melissa Shin
  • September 16, 2020 September 16, 2020
  • 10:00

Some JPMorgan traders catch Covid as bank reopens offices

Few other banks or financial companies had been as insistent about returning workers to the office

  • By: Ken Sweet
  • September 15, 2020 September 15, 2020
  • 16:05
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Are virtual hearings here to stay?

IIROC suggests electronic proceedings may continue post-pandemic

  • By: IE Staff
  • September 15, 2020 September 15, 2020
  • 15:09
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GMP founder proposes new terms for Richardson deal

Kevin Sullivan said he supports the transaction's concept but not the terms

  • By: Mark Burgess
  • September 15, 2020 September 15, 2020
  • 12:41