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RBC’s McKay wins award

David McKay, group head of Canadian banking for Toronto-based Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), was named Retail Banker of the Year at the annual Retail…

  • By: IE Staff
  • June 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
  • 23:00

Trendspotting in uncertain times

Analyst Brian Belski, who recently joined BMO Capital Markets, expects Canada to do relatively well but with less of a boost from resources

Regulator to contact clients directly

Although the initiative is intended to verify the accuracy of information, some advisors are concerned

The OSC reviews its yearly priorities

Pressure mounts on the country's largest securities commission to move forward on its reform initiatives, both new and old

Profit survey: Not as good as it looks

Insurers and banks contributed significant gains for financial services, but there were soft spots during the first quarter of 2012

Deep doubts about the takeover of TMX

Some firms are worried that conflicts in the proposed structure can't be managed effectively

Vettese heads Deloitte

Toronto-based Deloitte & Touche LLP has appointed Frank Vettese managing partner and CEO for Deloitte Canada. Vettese, since joining Deloitte in 2002 and becoming a…

  • By: IE Staff
  • June 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
  • 23:00

Guloien honoured

Donald Guloien, president and CEO of Toronto-based Manulife Financial Corp., has been honoured as the 2012 International Business Executive of the Year by the Canadian…

  • By: IE Staff
  • June 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
  • 23:00

Changes at Sun Life

Brigitte Parent has been named senior vice president, individual insurance and investments, for Toronto-based Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF). Previously senior vice president, client solutions,…

  • By: IE Staff
  • June 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
  • 23:00

Canadian organizations target FATCA

Financial services firms will face daunting challenges

Greater compliance burdens for MGAs?

The CCIR issues its strongest call yet for greater oversight of MGAs by insurers. But MGAs say the changes could be burdensome

IIAC nominees

The Toronto-based Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) has announced that it will award Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals to individuals who have made…

HNW advisors bigger users of digital devices

A greater percentage of high net-worth (HNW) financial advisors have embraced smartphones and tablets than have advisors with smaller books, according to the 2012 Digital…

Insurance reps use devices the most

Many insurance advisors say they're "much more effective" if using digital devices

EMDA awards

The Toronto-based Exempt Market Dealers Association of Canada (EMDA) has announced the launch of the 2012 EMDA Awards: Exempt Market Deal of the Year. The…

CIBC lauded

Toronto-based Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has been named the strongest bank in Canada and North America, as well as the third-strongest bank in the…

On tap: Volatility controls

IIROC proposal aims to prevent "fat finger" trades that can wreak havoc on markets

Connecting female clients with advisors

A new initiative between KYFA and Golden Girl Finance will help female investors find advisors who share their values

Award goes to Johnston

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Changes on GMP’s board

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Tretiak moves up

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Seif leaves BlackRock

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Minding the gap

Geoff Creighton, chairman of the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association, strives to connect the legal and business sides of financial services

RBC buys Dexia

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Getting bigger

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