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Canada’s biggest banks come in at bottom of low-carbon finance ranking

National Bank was a notable outlier

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Scotiabank plans to add branch advisors, expand product reach

Key executives' presentations during the bank's 2023 investor day unveiled new strategies and initiatives

  • By: Katie Keir
  • December 14, 2023 December 14, 2023
  • 17:15
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TMX Group buying 78% stake in VettaFi

The TSX operator acquired a 22% stake in the company earlier this year

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BoE holds interest rates at 15-year high despite worries about the economy

Monetary policy to remain "restrictive for an extended period of time," the Bank of England governor said

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ECB keeps its key interest rate at a record high. Now, when will it cut?

Rate cuts aren't around the corner, the European Central Bank suggested

New certificate in wealth management to provide pipeline of support staff

George Brown College offers practical program in collaboration with industry firms

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Scotiabank could exit some foreign markets

CEO Scott Thomson said the bank will direct about 90% of incremental capital to its Canadian, U.S. and Mexico markets

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Corporate emitters commit to disclosures but lack clear plans: report

The mixed results show firms still have a long way to go to meet Paris Agreement targets

Higher rates could lead to new products, more premium revenue for lifecos: DBRS Morningstar

While the 2024 outlook is stable, the rating agency warned about impairments from private credit and real estate investments

New penalty remains as GAAR legislation tabled

Officials have no room to distinguish between cases driven by aggressive tax planning and those involving legitimate uncertainty

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Wellington-Altus focuses on growth with latest capital injection

Firm says $40-million investment from Cynosure will help attract top advisors

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Surge in newcomers putting pressure on inflation via housing demand: BoC official

All levels of government must work together to reduce barriers to building more homes, deputy governor said

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How to run an airtight practice that protects clients and yourself

Find ways to excel at the basics, panellists suggested at a CFA Society Toronto event

  • By: Katie Keir
  • December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023
  • 14:11
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Laurentian Bank says profit fell in Q4

Bank cuts 2% of staff, will revamp its strategic plan

FINTRAC levies $1.3-million penalty against CIBC

The fine is the second announced this week, after RBC was also penalized

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What to know about making year-end donations

Clients looking to make a large donation might want to do so before proposed changes to the alternative minimum tax become effective

Lifetime capital gains exemption to top $1M in 2024

Starting next year, LCGE on sale of small biz shares and farm or fishing property will match

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Banks focus on staff cuts, provisions for bad loans in Q4

The two dominant themes emerge ahead of an uncertain 2024

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BMO sees higher cost savings ahead thanks to Bank of the West, cuts to real estate

The bank expects synergies of US$800 million — up 20% from a previous estimate

Fed’s Powell notes inflation is easing but says further progress is needed

Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates at December meeting

National Bank reports Q4 profit up from year ago, raises quarterly dividend

Profit in wealth management was down 20%

Banks report higher provisions for bad loans, focus on expenses as economy slows

CIBC, RBC, Scotiabank and TD have all cut staff this year

B.C. files application for Canada’s first unexplained wealth order

The notice of civil claim is the start of a series of similar applications, minister says

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FP Canada announces latest QAFP exam results

The October sitting had 57 candidates

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 30, 2023 November 30, 2023
  • 15:10
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Royal Bank chief executive McKay defends HSBC deal as bank reports profits up

Deal is good for Canada, CEO says