Watt Carmichael hire
Toronto-based Watt Carmichael Private Counsel Inc. announced late last month that it has hired Sean O’Hara as its vice president and chief investment officer. O’Hara…
- By: Brent Jolly
- November 9, 2012 October 30, 2019
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Regulators set sights on electronic trading
The CSA and IIROC are looking to add new rules to address the issue of direct electronic access
- By: James Langton
- November 9, 2012 October 30, 2019
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Regulators ponder crowdfunding
Some provincial securities commissions are starting to explore whether crowdfunding has a place in Canada's capital markets
- By: James Langton
- November 9, 2012 October 30, 2019
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Global insurance organization is born
The goal of the Global Federation of Insurance Associations is to the push for common regulatory standards worldwide
- By: Megan Harman
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
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An acute lack of financial literacy
Despite Canadians' low level of financial sophistication, their confidence in making investment decisions is on the rise
- By: James Langton
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
CUs give big
According to the 11th annual Credit Union Community Involvement Survey, Canadian credit unions’ donations of their time, money and resources increased by 10% in 2011…
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
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Tips for snowbirds
With more Canadians heading to warmer climates, it's crucial they are aware of the laws that affect them
- By: Paul Brent
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
In defence of the mutual fund industry
As the new head of IFIC, Glen Gowland wants to let investors know that ups and downs are a predictable part of the investment landscape
- By: Jade Hemeon
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Winsoft partners
Winsoft Software Inc. of Richmond Hill, Ont., and Financial Plan Advantage Ltd. of St. Albert, Alta., have entered into a partnership to create a new…
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Cracks in Canada’s pension system
Private retirement savings are under pressure, including defined-benefit pension plans at many companies
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
TD’s new platform
TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage, a division of Toronto-based TD Waterhouse Canada Inc., has launched a new streaming, web-based trading platform. The platform will deliver various…
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
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Youth targeted for financial literacy
Investor Education Fund taking on a new approach
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Class actions on the upswing
The number and size of class actions against public companies is a concern for their stakeholders, including investors
- By: Ann MacAulay
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Penson transfer
Toronto-based Fidelity Clearing Canada ULC has announced a referral agreement with Montreal-based Penson Financial Services Canada Inc. The agreement will result in the transition of…
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
CRA faces new hurdle pursuing advisors
An important decision from the tax court says the CRA must meet the criminal burden of proof under s. 163.2
- By: Ann MacAulay
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
IIROC takes on U.S. brokers
Regulators getting pushback to their attempts to increase oversight of U.S.-based dealers in Canada having exempt-market registration
- By: James Langton
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Leveraged investing poses big risks
There's not much data about the state of leveraged investing in Canada, but some figures show troubling signs
- By: James Langton
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
BCSC turns spotlight on two-faced cons
It may seem somewhat ironic, but the global financial crisis of 2008 is, in some cases, boosting the fortunes of the con artists and fraudsters…
- By: Brian Lewis
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Progress in corporate governance
The possible regulation of proxy-advice firms is just one aspect of share-holder democracy that’s under regulatory scrutiny. Corporate-governance advocates are finally seeing some progress on…
- By: James Langton
- October 11, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Mixed views on proxy advisor regulation
Institutional investors say there is no need for regulatory intervention, but issuers have many concerns with the role of proxy advisors
- By: James Langton
- October 11, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Helping clients build new bridges
Lynette Gao has established a thriving practice serving newcomers who need help understanding Canada's system
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- October 11, 2012 October 30, 2019
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CSA changes tack on venture issuers
The new version of a proposed rule supports unique interim financial statements for venture-level firms
- By: James Langton
- October 11, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Raising awareness of RESPs
Confusion reigns about the rules of RESPs
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- October 11, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00