BMO Q1 profit up from a year ago
More than 40% of earnings came from the U.S., where the vaccine rollout has been strong
- By: Anita Balakrishnan
- February 23, 2021 February 23, 2021
- 10:22
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Canadian fund sales totalled $15.9B in January
Net sales of mutual funds hit $11.9 billion, while ETFs generated $4 billion in sales
- By: IE Staff
- February 22, 2021 February 22, 2021
- 13:32
Extra weeks to be added to Covid-19 benefits for workers and parents
The federal government is extending the eligibility periods for the CRB, CRCB and EI
- By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
- February 19, 2021 February 19, 2021
- 15:01
BIS seeks fintech head for new Toronto office
Hub for central bank innovation expanding to four new locations
- By: James Langton
- February 19, 2021 February 19, 2021
- 12:12
Latest CFP exam sitting had 72% overall pass rate
The exam results were strong amid the pandemic, said FP Canada
- By: Michelle Schriver
- February 19, 2021 February 19, 2021
- 10:31
Finance committee recommends capital gains exemption for private share donations
The pre-budget report also recommends reforming the registered disability savings plan
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021
- 15:58
Marriage won’t revoke a will under proposed Ontario legislation
Bill 245 would also make virtual will witnessing permanent
- By: Melissa Shin
- February 18, 2021 March 19, 2021
- 15:53
Investment industry not quite immune to crisis, but resilient
IIAC report shows revenues held up in 2020, employment climbed
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021
- 15:20
Covid-19 misery shows in record Ontario job losses
Labour groups plead for federal assistance
- By: Colin Perkel, The Canadian Press
- February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021
- 14:23
U.S. financial sector shares thoughts on a low-carbon economy
Trade groups published principles for a low-carbon transition
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021
- 12:35
Alberta extends financial aid to struggling small businesses
The government will provide an extra $10,000 per organization
- By: Dean Bennett, The Canadian Press
- February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021
- 10:16
Federal Reserve meeting minutes show support for ultra-low interest rates
In January, Fed officials expressed concerns about a slowing economy
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021
- 15:34
IIAC Hall of Famer Fred Ketchen dies at 85
The former ScotiaMcLeod executive had a career that spanned 57 years
- By: IE Staff
- February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021
- 11:52
January home sales hit new record for the month as prices also post record high
Sales were up 35.2% compared with a year earlier, according to CREA
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- February 16, 2021 February 16, 2021
- 11:24
Andrew Marsh to step down from Richardson Wealth
Marsh has led the brokerage since 2010
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 16, 2021 February 16, 2021
- 09:10
Earnings increase for IGM in Q4
IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments recorded record-high asset levels
- By: IE Staff
- February 12, 2021 February 12, 2021
- 16:34
Ontario raises small estate limit to $150,000
Small estates can access a simplified probate process
- By: Melissa Shin, Rudy Mezzetta
- February 12, 2021 March 19, 2021
- 14:00
Say no to life settlements, CLHIA advises Ontario
Group warns that vulnerable seniors would be at risk if private member's bill passes
- By: James Langton
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 16:53
Ontario set for years of post-pandemic deficits without new policy: FAO
Report highlights need for “significant” changes to spending or revenue
- By: Shawn Jeffords
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 13:55
Earnings flat for iA Financial in Q4
Product sales surged in the firm’s wealth management and individual insurance businesses
- By: IE Staff
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 12:32
Earnings surge for Great-West Lifeco in Q4
The firm recently acquired a U.S. retirement business and sold its asset management group
- By: IE Staff
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 12:05
Equity markets lift CPP in Q3
The fund's net assets were $475.7 billion, compared with $456.7 billion a quarter earlier
- By: IE Staff
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 11:53
CI’s wealth management assets soared in 2020
The company's assets increased dramatically following several acquisitions
- By: Mark Burgess
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 11:33
Brookfield reports Q4 profit up from year ago
The asset manager also announced it had raised its dividend
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 11:05
Sun Life beats expectations in Q4
The insurers profits climbed 3.5% to $744 million in the quarter
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 11, 2021 February 11, 2021
- 10:54