Wealthsimple’s peer-to-peer app goes national
The beta version of the product launched in November 2020
- By: IE Staff
- March 12, 2021 March 15, 2021
- 12:56
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New Desjardins ETF focuses on carbon reduction
The fund invests in large- and mid-cap companies in emerging markets
- By: IE Staff
- March 12, 2021 March 12, 2021
- 11:23
CSA releases guidance on crypto disclosure
The guidance reflects regulators' observations from reviewing annual reports
- By: Fiona Collie
- March 11, 2021 March 11, 2021
- 13:38
Courts could save invalid wills if Ontario bill passes
Most Canadian provinces already grant this power to the courts, but some estate experts argue changing the law could lead to unintended consequences
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 11, 2021 March 19, 2021
- 12:19
CI acquires Barrett Asset Management
New York-based RIA manages more than US$2.5 billion
- By: IE Staff
- March 11, 2021 March 11, 2021
- 12:15
Universal life policies can’t be used for unlimited deposits, appeal court rules
Hedge funds argued they should be able to make unlimited deposits for a guaranteed return
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- March 11, 2021 March 11, 2021
- 08:57
Scotiabank CEO earned $12.2M in 2020
Brian Porter's variable compensation was adjusted to reflect pandemic impacts
- By: IE Staff
- March 10, 2021 March 10, 2021
- 13:32
BoC keeps key interest rate target on hold at 0.25%
The central bank warned of economic uncertainty
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 10, 2021 March 10, 2021
- 10:33
RBC CEO sees inflationary pressure building as economy bounces back
David McKay predicts central banks will hike rates sometime next year
- By: Anita Balakrishnan
- March 9, 2021 March 9, 2021
- 14:24
IHS Markit to launch global online ledger for carbon credits
The firm is using blockchain to create a "meta" registry for the world's carbon markets
- By: James Langton
- March 9, 2021 March 9, 2021
- 12:46
BMO’s adviceDirect launches premium service
New advice channel caters to high net-worth clients
- By: IE Staff
- March 9, 2021 March 9, 2021
- 11:25
Fiera Capital adds global equities team
The asset manager has acquired AMP Capital’s global companies business
- By: IE Staff
- March 9, 2021 March 9, 2021
- 11:23
BMO’s Darryl White earned $11.1 million in 2020
The CEO's direct compensation declined slightly after missing his variable pay target
- By: Mark Burgess
- March 8, 2021 March 8, 2021
- 15:52
Pot company must pay dealer, court finds
Scotia Capital sued Aphria over unpaid invoice for takeover defence work
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2021 March 8, 2021
- 15:29
Ontario survivors could now receive more if their spouses die without a will
Ontario raised preferential share to $350,000 as of Mar. 1
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 8, 2021 March 19, 2021
- 15:01
CLHIA shoots down Covid-19 vaccine rumours
Group rebuts false claims on social media that vaccination will harm insurance coverage
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2021 March 8, 2021
- 11:07
Richardson Wealth reports higher Q4 fee income
The firm's assets under administration totalled $30.3 billion at the end of last year
- By: IE Staff
- March 5, 2021 March 5, 2021
- 11:56
Fed chair: Higher inflation temporary, no rate hikes in sight
The wait-and-see message caused bond yields to jump
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- March 4, 2021 March 4, 2021
- 15:16
Hedge fund managers discuss Covid-19 playbooks, interest rates
At a showcase this week, managers of award-winning funds shared secrets to early-pandemic success
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 4, 2021 March 4, 2021
- 14:58
Wealthsimple sells U.S. biz to Betterment
All accounts will be transferred by June 2021
- By: IE Staff
- March 4, 2021 March 4, 2021
- 14:29
Tips for taxpayers with repaid CERB error on tax slips
Don't file without an amended slip, EY Canada suggests
- By: Anita Balakrishnan, The Canadian Press
- March 3, 2021 March 3, 2021
- 15:37
Bank ombuds adds consumer advocate to board
New director to push consumer-friendly innovation at ADR's complaint body
- By: James Langton
- March 3, 2021 March 3, 2021
- 14:50
Laurentian Bank beats profit expectations in Q1
Residential mortgage biz will be a high priority ahead, chief executive says
- By: The Canadian Press, Anita Balakrishnan
- March 3, 2021 March 3, 2021
- 10:06
Pandemic takes a bite out of TD CEO’s pay
Bharat Masrani earned a total of $10.5 million last year
- By: IE Staff
- March 2, 2021 March 2, 2021
- 17:01
Biden’s pick for SEC flags trading-app gimmicks for scrutiny
Gary Gensler says the regulator will study the use of “behavioural” technology in stock-trading apps
- By: Marcy Gordon
- March 2, 2021 March 2, 2021
- 13:54