Co-operators expands into wealth management
The firm's advisors have no minimums and are looking to serve "everyday Canadians"
- By: Melissa Shin
- October 8, 2021 October 8, 2021
- 13:30
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Nearly 140 countries reach deal on corporate minimum tax
The deal aims to make sweeping changes to how big multinational companies are taxed, deterring profit stashing
- By: Danica Kirka, David McHugh, Associated Press
- October 8, 2021 October 8, 2021
- 13:24
RBC on review for ratings upgrade: Moody’s
The big bank's resilience to stress scenarios could drive higher ratings
- By: James Langton
- October 8, 2021 October 8, 2021
- 12:49
Departure of Dean Manjuris won’t impact growth goals, Richardson says
Manjuris provided "valued advice," the firm said, but the planned growth strategy remains "actionable"
- By: Katie Keir
- October 8, 2021 October 8, 2021
- 11:56
Balance required to meet economic challenges, Macklem says
The greatest risk remains the pandemic, the Bank of Canada governor said
- By: Jordan Press, Canadian Press
- October 7, 2021 October 7, 2021
- 13:17
Great-West Lifeco partners with Sagard Holdings
Lifeco will sell its Colorado-based subsidiaries and commit capital to Sagard
- By: IE Staff
- October 7, 2021 October 7, 2021
- 11:02
Lesley Poole named FP Canada Fellow
The distinction honours her contributions to professional financial planning
- By: IE Staff
- October 6, 2021 October 6, 2021
- 16:40
Little room for feds to issue long-term debt unless central bank steps in: documents
Finance Department, Bank of Canada were told to avoid issuing new long bonds
- By: Jordan Press, Canadian Press
- October 6, 2021 October 6, 2021
- 14:46
Alternatives going mainstream with private equity leading the way: Preqin
The quest for yield and diversification is pushing investors into alternative assets
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- October 6, 2021 October 6, 2021
- 14:29
Collaboration with clients will provide greatest financial planning value: FPSB survey
The survey also suggested demand for planning will increase over the next five years
- By: IE Staff
- October 6, 2021 October 6, 2021
- 11:40
BMO InvestorLine updates features of advice service for online investors
The discount brokerage changed the fee structure and lowered the minimum balance
- By: IE Staff
- October 6, 2021 October 6, 2021
- 11:00
Mackenzie launches private infrastructure fund
The fund is the second collaboration with Northleaf Capital Partners
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- October 5, 2021 October 6, 2021
- 08:57
IDC WIN acquires insurance assets from AFL Groupe Financier
The Guardian Capital subsidiary bought the Quebec firm's life and health insurance business and seg fund assets
- By: IE Staff
- October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021
- 16:10
Ontario focused on recovery, determined to avoid future lockdowns, throne speech says
A major promise from the 2018 election that has not been fulfilled is a pledge to cut income taxes by 20% for the second income-tax…
- By: Allison Jones
- October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021
- 15:15
Sun Life buying U.S. dental benefits company DentaQuest for $3.1 billion
The acquisition will more than double the size of Sun Life's U.S. employee benefits business by revenue
- By: Canadian Press
- October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021
- 13:45
Major Quebec financial institutions sign sustainable finance statement
The firms committed to strengthening the province's sustainable finance ecosystem
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021
- 13:39
Fund managers call on industry to address ESG confusion
Greenwashing remains a concern as assets in sustainable funds grow
- By: Maddie Johnson
- October 1, 2021 October 1, 2021
- 13:16
Biden’s U.S. government overhaul plan at risk
The plan involves raising taxes on corporations and the wealthy, using the funds to expand government programs
- By: Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
- September 30, 2021 September 30, 2021
- 13:41
Sun Life forms new business unit to support client health
The new platform combines group benefits and the insurer's virtual care application
- By: IE Staff
- September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021
- 15:42
Powell defends Fed policies, says inflation may persist
Criticism of monetary policy has grown in recent months along with price increases
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, Associated Press
- September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021
- 15:38
Banking regulator planning for more volatility in financial sector
Climate change and digitization are the two biggest risks, the Superintendent of Financial Institutions said
- By: Ian Bickis, Canadian Press
- September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021
- 15:27
Why sustainability factors may have little credit rating impact: DBRS
Financial materiality is the pivotal test
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021
- 14:34
Regulators to host free events for investors
The activities are part of investor education month and world investor week
- By: IE Staff
- September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021
- 13:04
Alain Carrier to leave CPP Investment Board
He will become global CEO of Bregal Investments
- By: IE Staff
- September 28, 2021 September 28, 2021
- 15:44
Quebec’s Caisse to sell remaining oil production investments by end of next year
CDPQ also plans to hold $54 billion in green assets by 2025
- By: Canadian Press
- September 28, 2021 September 28, 2021
- 13:16