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PwC denies report of potential Bridging Finance sale
The receiver plans to file materials next week seeking court approval for a sale process
- By: James Langton
- July 23, 2021 July 23, 2021
- 12:31
TD issuing $1.75B in LRCNs
The notes will bear interest of 3.6% annually for the first five years
- By: Staff
- July 23, 2021 July 23, 2021
- 10:39
CFP exam pass rate was 67% in May
First-time writers outdid their peers, with a pass rate of 73%
- By: Staff
- July 22, 2021 July 22, 2021
- 16:52
FSRA proposes fees for title regulation
The model sets out how costs will be shared among credentialing bodies
- By: James Langton
- July 22, 2021 July 22, 2021
- 16:16
Global banks shaking off Covid-19
Pre-existing conditions continue to dog certain "weak tail" banks, however, BIS finds
- By: James Langton
- July 22, 2021 July 22, 2021
- 14:36
Fight over Bridging Finance evidence brewing
The OSC is gearing up to oppose claims of improper disclosure
- By: James Langton
- July 22, 2021 July 22, 2021
- 13:14
Mutual fund sales rise in June, outpace ETFs, IFIC says
The year's first half had strong fund sales and asset growth
- By: James Langton
- July 21, 2021 July 21, 2021
- 15:09
Advisor guilty of tax fraud sentenced to three years in jail
The CRA successfully appealed a conditional sentence imposed in 2019
- By: Staff
- July 21, 2021 July 21, 2021
- 14:22
OSC seeks technical expertise on fund regulation
Senior industry compliance and operations experts are wanted for a regulatory advisory committee
- By: Staff
- July 21, 2021 July 21, 2021
- 12:25
Great West U.S. subsidiary buying Prudential’s retirement biz
The $4.45-billion transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- July 21, 2021 July 21, 2021
- 12:04
Bank of Canada names new deputy governor
Sharon Kozicki will take on the role on Aug. 2
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 21, 2021 July 21, 2021
- 11:48
Hamilton launches multi-sector covered call ETF
The fund offers exposure similar to the S&P/TSX 60 and uses 25% leverage to enhance yield
- By: Staff
- July 21, 2021 July 21, 2021
- 10:58
Conquest Planning raises $7.5M to accelerate growth
Power Corp. affiliate Portage Ventures is among the startup's investors
- By: Staff
- July 21, 2021 July 21, 2021
- 10:46
Mark Carney says climate commitments preclude running for Liberals in fall election
The former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England said he's focused on the UN climate conference
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 20, 2021 July 20, 2021
- 16:58
Tolerating inflation aids hardest-hit households
Research suggests that temporarily overshooting inflation has economic benefits
- By: James Langton
- July 20, 2021 July 20, 2021
- 16:48
Coinsquare shakes up executive team
The crypto-trading platform has tapped industry veteran Martin Piszel as its new CEO
- By: James Langton
- July 20, 2021 July 20, 2021
- 14:33
Finance confirms family business tax changes are law
Officials told MPs that any amendments to Bill C-208 would not be retroactive
- By: Staff, with files from The Canadian Press
- July 20, 2021 July 20, 2021
- 12:22
Fidelity announces changes to Far East fund
New PM’s strategy is expected to result in a potentially meaningful capital gains distribution
- By: Staff
- July 20, 2021 July 20, 2021
- 11:50
SLC Management appoints global head of ESG
Anna Murray will oversee ESG investment strategies for the firm’s institutional clients
- By: Staff
- July 20, 2021 July 20, 2021
- 11:41
U.K. regulator issues guidance for ESG funds
The FCA said poor product design and disclosure risks undermining investors' trust
- By: James Langton
- July 19, 2021 July 19, 2021
- 15:16
SEC settles with UBS over use of volatility-linked product
The US$8.1-million settlement will be distributed to harmed investors
- By: James Langton
- July 19, 2021 July 19, 2021
- 14:08
Accountability board seeks to step up enforcement disclosure
Greater transparency could help investors and improve audit quality
- By: James Langton
- July 19, 2021 July 19, 2021
- 13:47
Robinhood sees valuation of up to US$35 billion as public company
The online brokerage behind this year's meme stock phenomenon will list on the Nasdaq
- By: The Associated Press
- July 19, 2021 July 19, 2021
- 12:13
As pandemic fades, Wall Street cools too
Trading revenues plunge from 2020 highs, but investment banking provides some solace
- By: James Langton
- July 16, 2021 July 16, 2021
- 13:59