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Federal economic update coming next week

The Liberals will provide an outlook for the economy as well as spending guidelines

CI takes majority stake in RGT Wealth Advisors

The deal for the Dallas-based RIA with US$4.7B in assets is CI's biggest in the U.S. so far

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Long awaited federal rent subsidy program for businesses hurt by Covid-19 opens today

The new program will cover 90% of rent or commercial mortgage interest for the hardest-hit firms

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FSRA resumes oversight of PACE Credit Union

The credit union’s new directors couldn’t reach a consensus with FSRA on how to deal with PACE’s past misconduct

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 23, 2020 November 23, 2020
  • 10:46
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2021 TFSA limit announced

Federal tax brackets have also been updated for 2021

How to avoid abuse by PoAs for property

FP Canada's ethics session provided tips

Ontario moves to shut down insurance side account loophole

Budget proposal linked to legal dispute between hedge fund investor and Canadian insurers

Time to spend your $25 bills

Outmoded $1, $2, $25, $500, $1000 bills no longer legal tender in 2021

CFIB calls for freeze on Canada Pension Plan premiums

CPP premiums are set to increase on Jan. 1, 2021

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Advisors face conflict in helping clients with CPP timing: report

Delaying CPP is best for clients in the long run, but advisors can increase their compensation when clients take the benefit early, according to new…

Liberals shouldn’t jettison spending restraints because of pandemic, former PBO says

Paper proposes the feds move away from spending as conditions improve

Controversial Fed nominee Shelton stalls in Senate test vote

Shelton’s past writings have questioned the Fed’s political independence

Surge in Covid-19 cases threatens U.S. economy: Powell

The Federal Reserve chair also warned of continued weakness after the pandemic

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Deutsche Börse acquires control of ISS

The trend to ESG investing underpins deal valuing firm at US$2.275 billion

Financial system requires resilience to climate change, BoC governor says

Canada's top central banker made a plea for quicker action

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Poloz optimistic about economic recovery

The former Bank of Canada governor says growth, not taxes, will pay for pandemic spending

CRA, RQ should be held liable for auditor mistakes, CFIB says

The CFIB has submitted an affidavit in support of a Quebec business owner's petition to have his case heard by Supreme Court

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 17, 2020 December 15, 2020
  • 11:44

Nicola Wealth acquires Blackwood Partners

Deal touted as a “strategic step” to offering new real estate investments to HNW clients

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 16, 2020 November 16, 2020
  • 14:32

OSC plans final rule on DSC sales, preps for task force recommendations

The securities regulator has released its draft priorities for fiscal 2021-2022

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 16, 2020 November 16, 2020
  • 13:40

CPP Investments portfolio grows 5% in Q2 with widespread positive returns

The fund manager also has a new global head of active equities

TSX sustainable bond trading gets thumbs up

OSC gives green light to trading in ESG bonds, starting in 2021

G20 agrees on debt relief framework amid Covid-19

The focus is on low-income countries that have been hardest-hit by the pandemic

Fiera reports Q3 profit as assets grow

Assets under management reached $177.7 billion, up 3.9% from the previous quarter

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 13, 2020 November 13, 2020
  • 11:44
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BoC deputy governor warns of long-lasting pandemic ‘scars’

The economic recovery from the pandemic will likely be uneven, said Carolyn Wilkins during a webcast

Wall Street welcomes Biden, Harris

SIFMA congratulates president-elect and VP-elect on victory