Four reasons clients procrastinate on RRSP contributions
One in five Canadians believe it’s a better strategy to contribute at the last minute, survey shows
- By: Megan Harman
- February 22, 2012 February 22, 2012
- 09:45
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US securities industry contingency fund urged to more than double its limit on claims
SIPC modernization task force issues report
- By: James Langton
- February 21, 2012 February 21, 2012
- 15:25
Kingsway signs deal to buy unnamed specialty insurer
Deal expected to close in the second quarter
- By: IE Staff
- February 21, 2012 February 21, 2012
- 12:10
Canadians in the dark about the qualifications of advisors
FPSC calls on Canadians to hire smart with better “hiring literacy”
- By: IE Staff
- February 21, 2012 February 21, 2012
- 10:00
Insurance agent compensation dispute results in split decision
Both sides breached employment agreement, court rules
- By: James Langton
- February 17, 2012 February 17, 2012
- 17:00
Insurance groups welcome FATF’s revised recommendations
New recommendations will create an environment that is hostile to money laundering and terrorist financing
- By: James Langton
- February 17, 2012 February 17, 2012
- 15:40
Industrial Alliance reports $81.2 million Q4 loss
Results reflect the extremely challenging environment in 2011, CEO says
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 17, 2012 February 17, 2012
- 10:15
Macquarie expands North American futures trading capability
Team lead is Stephane Rozier, who most recently served as president and CEO of MF Global Canada
- By: IE Staff
- February 16, 2012 February 16, 2012
- 15:20
CI Q4 earnings grow despite slipping revenues
Net income for fiscal 2011 up 15%
- By: IE Staff
- February 16, 2012 February 16, 2012
- 14:45
January fund sales lower than a year ago: IFIC
Bond funds were the top-selling asset class
- February 16, 2012 February 16, 2012
- 14:40
Efforts to reduce earnings volatility will take time, says Sun Life CEO
Insurer plans to unveil more details on its strategic review of operations during an investor day scheduled for March 8
- By: Sunny Freeman
- February 16, 2012 February 16, 2012
- 14:00
Think twice before you Google a prospective employee or client
Using social media for background checks in a business context can violate privacy legislation
- By: Fiona Collie
- February 16, 2012 February 16, 2012
- 12:20
FPSC emphasizes the need for advice in PRPP submission
Opting out should be discouraged; Incentives for employer matching should be encouraged
- By: IE Staff
- February 16, 2012 February 16, 2012
- 11:45
FATF steps up fight against money laundering and terrorist financing
Revisions will provide authorities with a stronger framework to act against criminals and address new threats to the international financial system
- By: James Langton
- February 16, 2012 February 16, 2012
- 09:40
Ottawa poised to issue firm policy decisions rather than discussion on OAS
Budget will lay out a path forward
- By: Heather Scoffield
- February 16, 2012 February 16, 2012
- 08:00
Sun Life posts $525 million Q4 loss
Insurer takes $635 million one-time charge to exit from individual insurance products in the U.S.
- By: Sunny Freeman
- February 15, 2012 February 15, 2012
- 19:00
Mixed messages on corporate pay from pension managers
SHARE annual survey tracks contentious proxy votes
- By: James Langton
- February 15, 2012 February 15, 2012
- 14:20
OBSI plans governance revamp
Search is underway for an independent chairman
- By: James Langton
- February 15, 2012 February 15, 2012
- 13:30
TMX meets requirements for takeover of Australia’s Razor Risk
90% acceptance from shareholders achieved
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 15, 2012 February 15, 2012
- 12:30
IFIC echoes Canada’s Volker compaints
The proposed rule erects a barrier between the Canadian mutual fund industry and its Canadian clients, especially snowbirds
- By: James Langton
- February 15, 2012 February 15, 2012
- 12:05
Mobile cheque deposit platform coming to Canada
Solution designed for consumers or small services-based businesses, such as insurance agencies, who need to process cheques while on the run
- By: IE Staff
- February 15, 2012 February 15, 2012
- 11:30
Uncertainty over rate of return puts retirement at risk
Poll finds that nearly half of Canadians don’t know what investment return they need to retire successfully
- By: IE Staff
- February 15, 2012 February 15, 2012
- 11:00
CPPIB signs deal for UK real estate joint venture
$1.56-billion complex involves five new buildings opposite London’s Victoria Station
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 15, 2012 February 15, 2012
- 10:30