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New taxation formula for ETFs to take effect this year

ETF investors' tax bills for the 2022 tax year could be higher than under the previous formula

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Embattled crypto exchange FTX files for bankruptcy

Founder Sam Bankman-Fried has resigned as CEO, Binance backed out of acquisition deal

  • By: Ken Sweet
  • November 11, 2022 November 11, 2022
  • 12:46
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EU expects recession to hit this year, U.K. GDP drops in Q3

Britain’s GDP dropped 0.6% in September while recession will start in Q4 for most EU nations

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board sees net assets grow by $6 billion

Fund returned 0.2% in the quarter, -4% net return for six months

U.S. authorities investigate crypto exchange FTX

DoJ, SEC are examining the firm for criminal activity, securities violations

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New Brunswick’s budget surplus balloons above spring estimate

The province projects an increase of $739 million over the figure forecasted in March

CI to delist from NYSE as part of planned U.S. wealth IPO

The firm also plans to migrate $14 billion of Aligned Capital assets to its in-house custody platform

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Canada’s low unemployment rate is unsustainable, contributing to inflation: Macklem

Policies to promote an increase in workers would help, the Bank of Canada governor said

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Manulife earnings slip on market performance, hurricane costs

Net inflows in retail wealth management dropped by 87%

Brookfield reports Q3 profit down, revenue up

Shareholders approved plan to spin off asset management business

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Cryptocurrencies plunge as Binance scraps deal for rival FTX

Bitcoin down 12%, Ethereum down 13%

  • By: Ken Sweet
  • November 9, 2022 November 9, 2022
  • 16:57
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BMO takes $1.1 billion provision on U.S. Ponzi scheme ruling

Bank to appeal US$564M jury award arising from $3.65B scheme

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Tips for two tough conversations with clients

Care needs, living benefits were topics at IFB’s fall summit

iA reports lower profit in Q3

Retail fund sales remained positive as customers sought cash-equivalent products

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 9, 2022 November 9, 2022
  • 12:12
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Mandatory tax disclosure reprieve likely only temporary

The government is delaying implementation of rules that could affect advisors whose clients use aggressive tax planning

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Crypto exchange Binance to buy rival FTX in apparent bailout

The deal would make Binance an even more dominant player in the cryptocurrency industry

  • By: Ken Sweet
  • November 8, 2022 November 8, 2022
  • 14:52

Taxing corporate share buybacks unlikely to boost investment in operations: experts

Corporations could choose to reward shareholders through dividends instead

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Disability benefit search tool launched by Prosper Canada

The new feature accompanies an existing benefits search tool

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 8, 2022 November 8, 2022
  • 13:10

Nicola Wealth buys Levine Financial Group

Toronto-based firm provides insurance products and services to doctor clients

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 8, 2022 November 8, 2022
  • 11:12
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TMX Group signs deal to buy Boston-based Wall Street Horizon

WSH provides information such as earnings dates, dividend dates and options expiration dates

FHSA, other tax proposals tabled in House of Commons

Bill C-32 delays enhanced reporting requirements for trusts, but would implement a new tax credit, the surtax on banks and insurers, and more

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ISS aims to expand TSX board diversity demands

Proxy advisory firm opens consultation on changes to 2023 voting policies

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RF Capital reports Q3 revenue drop on market turmoil

Interest and insurance revenue rose, corporate finance revenue dropped, fee revenue remained flat

Canadian labour market still strong, though economists warn slowdown still on the way

Wages up 5.6% from last year, a point below inflation; hiring continues in construction, manufacturing, hotels, restaurants

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Finance gives reprieve on mandatory disclosure rules

The government will delay implementation of new rules that could affect advisors whose clients use aggressive tax planning

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 4, 2022 November 4, 2022
  • 10:54