Wealthsimple adds Shaunessy as subadvisor
Advisors who use Wealthsimple’s B2B platform have access to Shaunessy’s institutional portfolio
- By: Fiona Collie
- August 22, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 15:10
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Insurers embrace automated underwriting
Tapping into data to perform applicant screening reduces costs, speeds up process
- By: Megan Harman
- August 22, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 14:45
RBC holds off Canadian fixed income rivals
All the leading Canadian fixed-income dealers have upped their game over the past 12 months
- By: James Langton
- August 22, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 09:55
Ontario court approves Home Capital class action lawsuit settlement
The OSC approved a settlement with the alternative mortgage lender earlier this month
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 21, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 15:25
Cumming defends fund-fee research
York University professor responds to IFIC-commissioned study, which opposes a possible ban on trailer fees
- By: James Langton
- August 21, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 14:35
Industry groups come out strongly against Ottawa’s proposed tax changes
STEP Canada, Advocis, CALU, CLHIA and others suggest the proposals are problematic and could have harmful consequences
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- August 18, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 16:00
Advisors not communicating fees effectively: poll
Investors with a “complete understanding of fees” are considerably more likely to recommend their firm, J.D. Power survey finds
- By: Leah Golob
- August 17, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 13:15
Feds to consider expanded services from banks, fintechs
Finance Canada is reviewing various facets of the rules governing the financial services sector, including sales practices at the Big Six banks
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- August 16, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 15:45
CIBC to launch Simplii direct banking brand, integrate PC Financial accounts
The two companies announced they’re going their separate ways after a partnership that has lasted for almost 20 years
- By: The Canadian Press, Ian Bickis
- August 16, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 15:15
BMO Private Banking announces U.S. ATM deal for HNW clients
Increased cross-border capabilities make it easier for high-net worth individuals and families to bank in both Canada and the U.S.
- By: IE Staff
- August 16, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 13:15
impak Finance introduces Canada’s first cryptocurrency
The public crowdsale of impak Coin, which is fully compliant with securities laws, begins on Aug. 21
- By: Leah Golob
- August 16, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 13:00
Computershare to acquire exempt market business of Canadian Western Trust
The agreement includes 22,500 self-directed accounts with assets under administration of $1.7 billion
- By: IE Staff
- August 16, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 11:00
CE is critical to advisors’ success with clients: poll
New IMCA survey finds that continuing education and professional development courses are “very important” to advisors
- By: Leah Golob
- August 15, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 13:30
Slideshow: How insurance advisors have rated their firms this decade
The Report Card average has remained quite stable during the past eight years, but some firms have seen some dramatic changes
- By: Fiona Collie
- August 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 09:00
U.S. tax officials delay changes to non-U.S. firm tracking rules
IIAC lauds decision to give its members more time to review, consult on the changes
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- August 14, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 15:50
Feds to review whether credit unions can use banking terms
Finance Canada is reviewing whether credit unions should be allowed to use “banking” and similar language when describing their services
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 11, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 15:25
Protocol to protect vulnerable investors gets IAP support
The IAP notes such provisions were recently adopted in the U.S.
- By: James Langton
- August 10, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 15:10
Robo-advisors could expand market for financial advice
Rather than cannibalizing traditional financial services firms’ clients, robo-advisors could open the market to cost-sensitive investors
- By: James Langton
- August 10, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 14:05
CLHIA calls for key changes to improve insurance advisor oversight
The association calls the current regulatory framework outdated and suggests licensed distribution firms are made responsible for overseeing advisors
- By: Megan Harman
- August 10, 2017 January 21, 2018
- 11:30
CI buys Sentry for $780 million
CI will see its AUM increase by 16% to approximately $140 billion from $120.4 billion and maintain Sentry as a standalone brand
- By: IE Staff
- August 10, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 07:50
CLHIA strongly in favour of new requirements for insurance advisors
The association’s response to the CCIR’s strategic plan recommends that regulators implement a mandatory rule for advisors to conduct a needs analysis for all clients
- By: Megan Harman
- August 9, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 15:20
Is SRO needed for exempt-market dealers?
A new paper examining the exempt-market regime in Canada suggests there’s likely a significant gap in investor protection because no SRO exists
- By: James Langton
- August 9, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 14:20
IIAC introduces judges for Top Under 40 Award
Milton McClaren, Joe Oliver and Margot Ritchie will decide the winner of this year’s award
- By: Leah Golob
- August 9, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 14:10
CLHIA lobbies feds to expand options for guaranteed life income streams
The association argues that without the benefit of DB plans, Canadians face several risks in funding their long-term retirement
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- August 9, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 12:15
New threats present cybersecurity risks for financial services firms
Companies that use certain Microsoft software products should take steps to ensure they’re protected against older vulnerabilities
- By: James Langton
- August 9, 2017 December 19, 2017
- 10:35