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AGF buying majority stake in alternative investment firm Kensington Capital

Kensington will maintain its investment and operational independence, receive strategic support

Banks upbeat on U.S. consumer despite bank profit declines, inflation and rising debt levels

Citigroup said Friday that it's cutting 20,000 jobs, roughly 10% of its workforce

  • By: Ken Sweet
  • January 12, 2024 January 12, 2024
  • 14:51
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Canadian bitcoin ETFs face price pressure after U.S. approvals

Fidelity is reducing the management fee for its Canadian bitcoin ETF

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Wellington-Altus adds new advisor-focused executive role

Steph Condra, coming from BMO Private Wealth, will pick up where former president Jordy Chilcott left off

  • By: Katie Keir
  • January 10, 2024 January 10, 2024
  • 09:02
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Clients stick with advisors because of personalization: survey

In-person meetings are still the most preferred method of communication

Industry moves: Dave Kelly takes on new COO role with Richardson Wealth

Plus, new head of Fiera Canada, and IG Wealth focuses on recruitment

  • By: Katie Keir
  • January 9, 2024 January 9, 2024
  • 16:43
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Bank CEOs expect further loan-loss provisions and pressure on lending in 2024

Markets may be overly optimistic that central banks will lower rates this year

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Big banks’ ‘sustainable finance’ label misleading, investor group alleges

Banks not backing up their claims with data, says securities complaint filed with OSC and AMF

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Industry asks feds to extend UHT filing exemption

Proposed exemption from filing the underused housing tax return would only apply for 2023 onward, not 2022

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Interest rate cuts could arrive with spring: Deloitte

The firm's economic outlook predicts stagnant growth during the year's first half

Liberal tax promise tracker, winter break edition

Another look at the status of major tax proposals from the Trudeau government

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Monex Group to buy majority stake in 3iQ

3iQ will have a global footprint with distribution outside of Canada

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Great West Lifeco closes Putnam Investments sale to Franklin Templeton

The deal includes a partnership that will see Great-West Lifeco distribute Franklin Templeton products

Here are the changes to CPP deductions starting in 2024

The CPP now includes a new, second earnings ceiling

Brokerage app Webull launches in Canada

Discount brokerage offers Canadian and U.S. equities

Key tax measures that took effect Jan. 1

Tax on share buybacks, employee ownership trusts and new family biz transfer rules became effective New Year's Day

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Banking changes to look out for in 2024

Open banking, binding resolution for OBSI are among issues to watch

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Five things to watch for in Canadian business in 2024

Households, companies face a challenging economic environment

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Federal government posts $15B deficit between April and October

Public debt charges were up 38% compared to the same period last year

RBC’s takeover of HSBC Canada means less competition on mortgage rates: expert

The finance minister approved the transaction, with conditions

CRA has assessed $30M in underused housing tax to date

Fewer than 2% of UHT returns have involved tax owing

Aon to acquire NFP in major brokerage merger

NFP had recently expanded its wealth management capabilities

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IRS to waive penalties for people owing back taxes for 2020, 2021

The relief could be good news for U.S. persons in Canada

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ISS seeks board diversity boost for Canadian companies

New proxy voting policy in effect for 2024 annual meetings

FP Canada announces CFP exam results for October

The sitting was the largest this year, with more in-person candidates

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 19, 2023 December 19, 2023
  • 12:27