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CRA announces prescribed interest rates for Q2
The prescribed rate on loans to family members remains set at 1%
- By: IE Staff
- March 19, 2021 March 19, 2021
- 12:39
Court allows $100-million lawsuit against OSC to proceed
The ruling overturns a Superior Court finding from last April
- By: Colin Perkel, Canadian Press
- March 18, 2021 March 18, 2021
- 15:55
Extended job relief to cost Ottawa an extra $5 billion: PBO
The government announced last month it would add 12 weeks of eligibility to the Canada Recovery Benefit
- By: Canadian Press
- March 18, 2021 March 18, 2021
- 11:42
Earnings down for Fiera in Q4
The firm’s AUM increased by more than $10 billion year over year
- By: IE Staff
- March 18, 2021 March 18, 2021
- 11:14
Federal Reserve foresees keeping key rate near zero through 2023
The U.S. central bank also upgraded its growth and inflation forecasts
- By: Martin Crutsinger, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
- March 17, 2021 March 17, 2021
- 14:56
Teachers, AIMCo sell U.S. proxy advisory firm
The pensions have sold Glass Lewis to a private equity firm and entrepreneur
- By: James Langton
- March 16, 2021 March 16, 2021
- 12:05
OSFI unwinds emergency pandemic relief measures
Temporary relief due to extreme volatility is no longer needed
- By: James Langton
- March 16, 2021 March 16, 2021
- 11:13
CFA Institute launches ESG credential globally
New certificate focuses on incorporating ESG into investment analysis
- By: James Langton
- March 15, 2021 March 15, 2021
- 14:25
CI acquires Atlanta-based RIA Brightworth
Firm manages US$4.7 billion for HNW clients
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 15, 2021 March 15, 2021
- 10:41
RF Capital dismisses Canaccord’s $367-million takeover offer
The proposal isn't in the best interests of the company's shareholders, advisors and clients, the firm said
- By: Mark Burgess, Rudy Mezzetta
- March 15, 2021 March 15, 2021
- 09:05
Canada Revenue Agency locks 800,000 accounts
The tax agency has cited possible email phishing schemes
- By: Canadian Press
- March 12, 2021 March 12, 2021
- 16:31
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
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: 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