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Worldsource grows

Markham, Ont.-based Worldsource Financial Management Inc. has reached an agreement in principle to integrate Cambridge, Ont.-based Select Financial Services Inc. In February, Select Financial’s branches…

CIBC settles

Toronto-based Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) reached a settlement agreement with the Lehman Estate (the brokerage estate of New York-based Lehman Brothers Holding Inc.)…

A key certification

Richardson GMP becomes the first firm in Canada to be certified for fiduciary excellence

“Spouse in the house” rule upended

Clients should review their pension plan designations following a recent ruling from the Ontario Court of Appeal

Derivatives discussion

Committee will act as a forum for IIAC members to talk about derivatives markets

Penson departure opens doors

Top back-office services providers are trying to stay ahead of the game

New chief at CIRI

Yvette Lokker is now the new president and CEO for the Toronto-based Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI). In 2008, Lokker joined CIRI as the director…

No word yet on LinkedIn feature

U.S. regulators investigating whether "endorsements" violate rules. Canadian regulators have yet to take a stand

  • By: Brent Jolly
  • January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
  • 00:00

TD awards grants

The TD Financial Literacy Grant Fund has awarded $837,321 in grants to 12 community organizations across Canada. The fund is administered by Toronto-based Social and…

IIROC takes aim at designations

A new IIROC guidance asks firms to ensure that advisor titles and credentials accurately reflect their qualifications

Regulators study HOT to try to unravel HFT

A new IIROC report is looking to provide a better understanding of high-frequency trading and its role in the market

Former Claymore head launches new venture

Purpose Investments and NexC Partners will benefit from Som Seif's previous experience in "intelligent investing"

  • By: Jade Hemeon
  • January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
  • 00:00

Jory Capital moving on

Patrick Cooney says his firm will keep its name after losing its registration and become a market research company

Relief in sight from anti-spam rules

Revisions recognize the realities of virtual relationships and referrals through third parties

More changes for exempt market

Exemptions for both "crowdfunding" and offering memoranda are being considered by the Ontario regulators

B.C. likely to end “Northwest” exemption

While Ontario contemplates whether to expand prospectus exemptions, British Columbia is proposing to scrap one of its more contentious exempt- market provisions. The B.C. Securities…

U.S. offers growth potential for banks

Executives with Canada's Big Five banks are looking elsewhere to drive the strong results they've been seeing recently

INSURANCE INSIGHTS

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  • By: IE Staff
  • January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
  • 00:00

Accretive relaunches

The Elite Advisor program will continue on a revamped website with new technology tools and marketing resources

CCIR considers a national database

A national database would allow users to determine whether an insurance agent has faced disciplinary action

Concentrating on what they do best

IPC and PPI have completed their strategic alliance in a bid to bring a full range of insurance products to IPC clients

  • By: Brent Jolly
  • December 14, 2012 October 30, 2019
  • 00:00

Firm’s results skewed in Q3

At first blush, returns look good overall. But they hide the fact that only the banks are on really solid footing

Are mid-tier credit unions under threat?

A new report shows that mid-tier credit unions may find it difficult to survive in the current climate

People Briefs

Vancouver-based HSBC Bank Canada has announced that its new president and CEO will be Paulo Maia, who currently is CEO of the bank’s Australian operations.

  • By: Brent Jolly
  • December 3, 2012 October 30, 2019
  • 17:11

Evans takes on greater role

Earl Evans will be staying in Canada for three more years in a greatly expanded position within Australia’s Macquarie Group