Laurentian Q1 profit drops 16%
MRS purchase costs leave earnings short of expections
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 7, 2012 March 7, 2012
- 09:30
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Scotiabank boosts dividend
Bank posts stronger first quarter profit, revenues
- By: Sunny Freeman
- March 6, 2012 March 6, 2012
- 17:05
PlanPlus releases new review module to advisors
New module lets advisors to review all major aspects of a client’s financial plan from a single platform
- By: IE Staff
- March 6, 2012 March 6, 2012
- 16:10
B.C. introduces act allowing social enterprise companies
Community contribution company responds to an emerging demand for socially focused investment options
- By: James Langton
- March 6, 2012 March 6, 2012
- 12:30
Out of court settlement reached in Earl Jones ponzi case
Royal Bank to pay $17 million
- By: Sidhartha Banerjee
- March 6, 2012 March 6, 2012
- 12:10
BMO Retirement Institute expands to U.S.
Similarities in the Canada and U.S. an opportunity to expand the reach of the institute
- By: IE Staff
- March 6, 2012 March 6, 2012
- 11:25
Investors approve proposed acquisition of Claymore by BlackRock
Deal is expected to close this month
- By: IE Staff
- March 6, 2012 March 6, 2012
- 10:30
E-L Financial books 2011 net loss
$45 million loss reflects low interest rates, increased equity market volatility
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 5, 2012 March 5, 2012
- 16:40
Feds make good on measures to protect consumers
Cheques under $1,500 can’t be held more than four days
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 4, 2012 March 4, 2012
- 18:00
Larger pension plans outperform their smaller counterparts
Pension research earns $10,000 Canadian Investment Research Award
- By: Megan Harman
- March 2, 2012 March 2, 2012
- 12:20
Hedge funds are not “shadow banks”, says AIMA
Hedge fund managers do not operate in the shadows, report states
- By: James Langton
- March 2, 2012 March 2, 2012
- 10:40
Opposing views on exempt market reform
IFIC says existing exemptions should be maintained; FAIR Canads says premises underlying existing exemptions are flawed
- By: James Langton
- March 2, 2012 March 2, 2012
- 08:00
National Bank posts increase in Q1 profit
Improvements in personal and commercial banking
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 1, 2012 March 1, 2012
- 17:45
TD Bank hikes dividend
Profit slips in first quarter, revenues higher
- By: Sunny Freeman
- March 1, 2012 March 1, 2012
- 16:35
Advisor key in the decision to buy investments: study
New research reveals investors’ trust in their financial advisors and confusion about the terms of their advisory relationships
- By: IE Staff
- March 1, 2012 March 1, 2012
- 15:30
AGF Investments, Acuity Funds amalgamate
Amalgamation allows AGF to streamline retail fund line-up under one banner
- By: IE Staff
- March 1, 2012 March 1, 2012
- 12:30
Pension plans anticipating increased litigation: survey
Plans concerned about ensuring adequate retirement income for their members
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2012 March 1, 2012
- 11:10
Canadian accused of running US$129 million Ponzi scheme
William Wise indicted on 23 counts
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2012 March 1, 2012
- 10:10
Raymond James finalizes deal for Canadian assets of Allied Irish Banks
Acquisition expands firm’s corporate lending practice to markets outside of the U.S.
- By: IE Staff
- March 1, 2012 March 1, 2012
- 09:40
Royal Bank boosts dividend as Q1 profit falls
Growth in Canadian banking and insurance offset by lower earnings in capital markets operations
- By: Sunny Freeman
- March 1, 2012 March 1, 2012
- 02:30
Financial Horizons acquires Quebec MGA
Deal makes Kitchener, Ont.-based MGA the largest in Canada in terms of number of brokers
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- February 29, 2012 February 29, 2012
- 17:10
Canadians demanding more from insurers than ever before: survey
Three-quarters of customers feel a need for change
- By: IE Staff
- February 29, 2012 February 29, 2012
- 10:30
Sprott strikes deal to buy Toscana companies for $14 million
Investment manager acquires a team of energy specialists and lenders as well as a Calgary presence
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 29, 2012 February 29, 2012
- 08:40
TD wants settlement in Florida Ponzi scheme kept confidential
Bank reaches multimillion-dollar settlement with 55 investors
- By: The Associated Press
- February 28, 2012 February 28, 2012
- 18:20
First Leaside clients may be eligible for CIPF coverage
Claims must be submitted by Aug. 22
- By: James Langton
- February 28, 2012 February 28, 2012
- 17:20