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Canadian institutional investors call for climate accountability ahead of COP26

Investors managing more than $5.5 trillion signed a statement calling for a faster transition to a net-zero economy

  • By: IE Staff
  • October 25, 2021 October 25, 2021
  • 16:28
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Investors watching for clues next week about monetary path

Weaker GDP data and higher inflation have muddled the picture

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Workers who resist vaccine mandates may not be eligible for EI: feds

Employment and Social Development Canada has issued a notice to employers enforcing vaccine mandates

New finance is ‘a platform of growth,’ portfolio manager says

Areas such as digital payments, and cryptocurrency and blockchain are increasingly making a mark

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Fed imposes sweeping new limits on policy-makers’ investments

The rules include a ban on holding stocks and bonds

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With hours before deadline, Liberals reshape pandemic aid to businesses, workers

Support will target still-hurting sectors of the economy

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BIS to launch Asian green bond fund

The new fund will enable central banks to finance the fight against climate change

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Ontario Teachers’ dips a toe into crypto

The pension fund takes a stake in crypto exchange FTX

CI Financial buys US$3.4-billion McCutchen Group

The Seattle-based RIA is CI's first office in the Pacific Northwest

  • By: IE Staff
  • October 21, 2021 October 21, 2021
  • 11:10
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RRSP rollover into an RDSP can provide tax savings

Helping families plan with an RDSP gives advisors a broad topic of conversation with clients

RBC report says $2 trillion needed to reach 2050 target of net-zero economy

Funds will be required to build the electricity system, retrofit buildings and train workers

iA Financial names new VP for real estate investments and commercial mortgages

Claude Sirois will be responsible for iA's real estate holdings

  • By: IE Staff
  • October 19, 2021 October 19, 2021
  • 16:13
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RBC, TD launch programs for Black customers

Announcements follow commitments made in 2020 to support the Black community

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Pandemic sheds light on financial planning goals, how to achieve them: surveys

More Canadians are living in the moment, but retirement fears persist

  • By: IE Staff
  • October 18, 2021 October 18, 2021
  • 15:00
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Businesses see higher inflation, wages and job changes, Bank of Canada reports

Consumers say they expect inflation to slow once the pandemic ends

Big Six join Mark Carney-led Net Zero Banking Alliance

Members of the global alliance must align their lending and investment portfolios with net-zero emissions targets

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White House plans to address economic risk of climate change

The Biden administration has issued a report with plans to protect the financial, insurance and housing markets

China’s central bank says Evergrande risks “controllable”

The company has missed a third round of interest payments on its offshore bonds this week, spooking investors globally

IIROC advisors can earn 10 compliance credits with CE Corner

Newcom Media expands continuing education site for financial professionals

  • By: IE Staff
  • October 15, 2021 November 17, 2021
  • 12:10
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Trudeau announces date for recall of Parliament

Extended paid sick leave and housing affordability are among early priorities for the new government

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New climate change initiative will engage financial community

The RIA is coordinating Climate Engagement Canada in collaboration with SHARE and Ceres

Fed officials: Bond purchases could end by middle of 2022

The taper could begin in the middle of November or December

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Pandemic motivates some institutional investors to put greater emphasis on ESG

Investment performance is one reason why, an annual survey finds

  • By: IE Staff
  • October 13, 2021 October 13, 2021
  • 14:29
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EU’s first green bond issuance raises 12 billion euros

The 27-nation bloc is issuing green bonds to finance the recovery from the coronavirus crisis

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Jonathan Lin named 2021 winner of IIAC Top Under 40 award

Award celebrates talented young professionals in the investment industry