CFA Institute’s draft ESG standards could facilitate “greenwashing,” IFIC says
Naming standards and minimum requirements are needed for disclosure to help advisors, the fund group said
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 14, 2021 July 14, 2021
- 13:02
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FCAC releases new financial literacy strategy
The government agency hopes to make the financial system more accessible and inclusive
- By: IE Staff
- July 14, 2021 July 14, 2021
- 12:22
Equitable collaborates with Desjardins to expand line of credit offering
Qualifying whole-life policyholders with Desjardins can now apply for a CSV loan
- By: IE Staff
- July 14, 2021 July 14, 2021
- 11:50
New Mackenzie equities fund aims to minimize impact of taxes
The fund uses a variety of tax-management strategies to maximize returns
- By: IE Staff
- July 14, 2021 July 14, 2021
- 11:22
New impact investing firm launches in Toronto
TwinRiver Capital will introduce investment products in the fall
- By: IE Staff
- July 14, 2021 July 14, 2021
- 11:21
Bank of Canada cuts growth forecast for 2021, reduces bond buying target
The central bank expects inflation to run above 3% for the rest of the year
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 14, 2021 July 14, 2021
- 10:52
Documents detail BoC’s bond-buying on federal debt
The central bank is expected to reduce its weekly purchases of federal bonds on Wednesday
- By: Jordan Press
- July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021
- 16:44
Canada Life signs deal to buy claim management services company ClaimSecure
Another GWL subsidiary, Irish Life, has struck a deal to acquire Ark Life Assurance Company
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021
- 12:33
FP Canada Standards Council introduces new technology rules
The rules are designed to set clear expectations for planners who use technology in their practices
- By: IE Staff
- July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021
- 12:23
BMO InvestorLine adds resources for DIY investors
The recent surge in online investing has created “significant demand” for features that inform investors, BMO says
- By: IE Staff
- July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021
- 12:06
Estate experts seek resolution on beneficiary designation issue
Stakeholders want it to be clear that beneficiary designations indicate the deceased's wishes
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021
- 11:50
Bank of England ditches dividend limits on U.K. banks
The central bank halted dividend hikes for lenders last March before loosening restrictions in December
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021
- 09:34
Surge in U.S. consumer prices over the past year the highest since 2008
The increase has heightened concerns that the Fed might introduce rate hikes earlier than expected
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021
- 09:25
Bank of Canada names Carolyn Rogers as new senior deputy governor
The OSFI and Basel Committee veteran succeeds Carolyn Wilkins as second-in-command
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 12, 2021 July 12, 2021
- 12:20
Investment managers adopting reconciliation practices, but more work to be done: report
A survey finds that more than half of firms considered Indigenous rights in their investment analysis
- By: Melissa Shin
- July 9, 2021 July 9, 2021
- 14:15
Fed won’t boost rates, pare bond purchases until economy stronger
The central bank said in a report that its low-interest-rate policies are providing “powerful support”
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- July 9, 2021 July 9, 2021
- 11:36
G20 ministers take up plan to deter cross-border tax dodging
Approval of the sweeping tax package is likely at the G20 meeting Friday and Saturday
- By: David McHugh, Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- July 9, 2021 July 9, 2021
- 09:22
FP Canada announces results from QAFP exam in May
Most candidates took the test online
- By: IE Staff
- July 8, 2021 July 8, 2021
- 16:24
Are your retired clients worried about recent price hikes?
An advisor shares her tips for portfolio positioning in an inflationary environment
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- July 8, 2021 July 8, 2021
- 12:43
Europe’s central bank intensifies focus on climate change
The decision is part of a new approach to monetary policy similar to that of the Federal Reserve
- By: David McHugh, The Associated Press
- July 8, 2021 July 8, 2021
- 10:22
Liberals set date for one-time OAS payment
Seniors aged 75 and older will receive the $500 payment in August
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 7, 2021 July 7, 2021
- 20:28
Fed officials discuss timing of reducing bond purchases
Higher inflation could prove more persistent than the U.S. central bank previously indicated
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- July 7, 2021 July 7, 2021
- 15:26
Feds plan to amend small biz succession bill
Finance's decision to delay implementation of Bill C-208 means it could revise or even repeal the law
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 7, 2021 July 7, 2021
- 15:06
Nova Scotia premier wants his province to become Canada’s start-up capital
The province will axe regulatory fees for new businesses and cut an additional $30 million in “unnecessary regulatory burden”
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 7, 2021 September 21, 2021
- 11:16
CIBC and a group of international banks look to set up new carbon credit market
Project Carbon aims to support a marketplace for carbon offsets with clear pricing and standards
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 7, 2021 July 7, 2021
- 10:01