Sun Life launches app for advisors
The tool speeds up the insurance application process by a full week
- By: IE Staff
- July 21, 2020 July 21, 2020
- 10:36
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Stimulus package breaks new ground in European unity
Economists say the stimulus figure is weighty enough to impress international investors
- By: David McHugh
- July 21, 2020 July 21, 2020
- 10:25
Mortgage defaults after Covid-19 could look different than 2008, says economist
House prices are recovering and keeping homeowners from filing for insolvency
- By: Canadian Press
- July 20, 2020 July 20, 2020
- 16:47
Financial firms sign pledge committing to end anti-Black systemic racism
At a summit on Monday, leaders outlined the work ahead
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 20, 2020 July 20, 2020
- 16:40
Bank of Canada launching new securities repo program
Central bank will make up to half its government securities holdings available
- By: James Langton
- July 20, 2020 July 20, 2020
- 15:05
Breaking down changes to the federal wage subsidy
CEWS will be available longer and to more employers
- By: Michelle Schriver
- July 20, 2020 July 20, 2020
- 13:44
Feds expand eligibility to $600 benefit for Canadians with disabilities
CPP disability benefit recipients to receive help with costs from Covid-19 pandemic
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 20, 2020 July 20, 2020
- 12:39
New web-based tool helps centralize estate documents
The newly launched Check-Out for Business service helps clients upload and organize personal documents
- By: Michelle Schriver
- July 20, 2020 July 20, 2020
- 11:20
Nest Wealth Pro offers Forstrong portfolios
Forstrong manages global ETF portfolios
- By: IE Staff
- July 20, 2020 July 20, 2020
- 10:49
Liberals ease eligibility for Covid-19 wage subsidy
The budget for the program is now $82.3 billion
- By: Canadian Press
- July 17, 2020 July 17, 2020
- 15:39
BlackRock beats Q2 earnings expectations
Fixed income products helped drive quarterly net inflows
- By: IE Staff, Associated Press
- July 17, 2020 July 17, 2020
- 12:28
U.S. Fed to expand lending beyond mid-sized businesses
Groups like hospitals and educational institutions will be included
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, Associated Press
- July 17, 2020 July 17, 2020
- 10:59
Quebec lifts suspension on limitation periods
Clock on civil and criminal cases to start running again on Sept. 1
- By: James Langton
- July 16, 2020 July 16, 2020
- 16:58
China becomes first economy to grow since virus pandemic
Economy grew by 3.2% last quarter
- By: Joe McDonald, The Associated Press
- July 16, 2020 July 16, 2020
- 10:43
What are financial firms doing to fight systemic racism?
We asked 20 banks, asset managers, insurers and advisory firms how they are addressing anti-Black racism
- By: Melissa Shin
- July 16, 2020 July 17, 2020
- 10:30
US retail sales jump 7.5% in June, but economy still ails
Retail gains in recent months may be short-lived
- By: Josh Boak, Associated Press
- July 16, 2020 July 16, 2020
- 10:09
Supporting racial justice through ESG investing
A lack of data is a barrier, but experts say now is the time to push for disclosure
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 15, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 12:05
Bank of Canada holds rate, forecasts decline in GDP of 7.8% this year
The central bank's outlook assumes no second wave of Covid-19
- By: Canadian Press
- July 15, 2020 July 15, 2020
- 10:34
Goldman Sachs posts 41% rise in Q2 revenue
The investment bank's trading desks drove the increase
- By: Associated Press
- July 15, 2020 July 15, 2020
- 10:15
In the wake of Covid-19, time to consider basic income: Senate report
Report calls for reforming emergency supports, restoring oversight
- By: James Langton
- July 14, 2020 July 14, 2020
- 13:35
ATB aims to boost investment in Alberta-based companies
The Edmonton-based bank has launched a new capital markets team
- By: IE Staff
- July 14, 2020 July 14, 2020
- 13:21
Addressing systemic racism in wealth management
Black professionals say it's time for a real conversation and a shift in power dynamics
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 14, 2020 July 14, 2020
- 12:30
Wealthsimple to launch crypto trading platform
Users of Wealthsimple Crypto will be able to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum
- By: IE Staff
- July 14, 2020 July 14, 2020
- 11:28
Oilpatch optimism expected to rise as difficult second quarter finally ends
But optimism could be offset by fear if there’s a major second wave of Covid-19
- By: Dan Healing, Canadian Press
- July 14, 2020 July 14, 2020
- 10:22