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Fiera records net loss in Q2

The firm’s AUM was up 14% year over year

  • By: IE Staff
  • August 14, 2020 August 14, 2020
  • 12:38

Hearsay Systems and Salesforce cement partnership

Salesforce Ventures has taken a minority stake in Hearsay

CPP Investments main fund recovers from slump in late March

CPPIB's main fund achieved a 5.6% net return for the quarter ended June 30

BoC cuts benchmark mortgage rate to lowest level in three years

This announcement marks the second rate cut in three months

GMP finalizes deal to acquire Richardson GMP 

Deal values business at $420 million, a drop of 16%

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Brookfield Asset Management reports Q2 loss as real estate portfolio revalued

Some of the asset manager's businesses were affected by the economic shutdown

Ontario budget deficit projected to jump to $38.5 billion in 2020-2021

The PC government said its Covid-19 relief spending will total $30 billion by the close of the fiscal year

CRA launches updated CEWS calculator ahead of applications opening Monday

The eligibility criteria for the program have been expanded

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FP Canada touts “monumental year” in annual report

Report highlights record number of exam candidates in the past fiscal year

  • By: Katie Keir
  • August 11, 2020 December 15, 2020
  • 15:07
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Carney advising Liberals on Covid recovery: reports

Speculation about Carney's interest in politics has followed him since his time as Canada's top banker

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Canadian Chamber of Commerce launches tax system review

Panel of eight business, tax and economic experts to lead consultations

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Updated: Credentialing bodies move exams online

FP Canada and CFA Institute have announced changes

  • By: IE Staff
  • August 7, 2020 August 11, 2020
  • 11:24

US adds 1.8 million jobs in a sign that hiring has slowed

Unemployment rate fell to 10.2% in July

Pandemic hampered Q2 earnings: Sun Life CEO

Sun Life's net income missed analysts' expectations for Q2

IGM Financial’s Q2 earnings dip, but investment returns strong

The Winnipeg-based firm reported net earnings of $183.5 million, down from $185.1 million a year ago

  • By: IE Staff
  • August 6, 2020 August 6, 2020
  • 13:15

Net income stable for CI in Q2

Redemptions were down in a quarter that saw CI acquire ownership stakes in two U.S. RIAs

Canaccord’s investment banking revenue surges in Q1 2021

The firm reported a 30% year-over-year increase in investment banking revenue

  • By: IE Staff
  • August 6, 2020 August 6, 2020
  • 11:21
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Manulife Financial’s net income halved due to pandemic

Net income was $727 million for the period ended June 30, down from $1.47 billion a year ago

Queen’s business school offers new fintech degree

The one-year master's program is aimed at working professionals

GWL sells subsidiary to Mackenzie, beats Q2 earnings expectations

The sale of GLC Asset Management is for $175 million in cash

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Workers in finance and insurance continue to struggle with mental health

Morneau Shepell's mental health index score for July remains low

  • By: IE Staff
  • August 5, 2020 August 5, 2020
  • 13:29

CI acquires majority stake in Aligned Capital

Firm has $10 billion in assets, over 200 advisors

Court decision creates uncertainty over beneficiary designations

Father’s RRIF found to belong to estate rather than son named on plan

Profit down 95% for HSBC Bank Canada in Q2

CEO says results are “not what we are accustomed to delivering”

  • By: IE Staff
  • August 4, 2020 August 4, 2020
  • 11:29
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CI Financial to acquire BDF

The U.S.-based firm has US$4.5 billion in AUM

  • By: IE Staff
  • August 4, 2020 August 4, 2020
  • 10:25