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Big Six join Mark Carney-led Net Zero Banking Alliance

Members of the global alliance must align their lending and investment portfolios with net-zero emissions targets

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CFTC sanctions Tether, Bitfinex

The sanctions between the two total US$42.5 million, to settle the U.S. regulator's allegations

White House plans to address economic risk of climate change

The Biden administration has issued a report with plans to protect the financial, insurance and housing markets

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China’s central bank says Evergrande risks “controllable”

The company has missed a third round of interest payments on its offshore bonds this week, spooking investors globally

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IIROC advisors can earn 10 compliance credits with CE Corner

Newcom Media expands continuing education site for financial professionals

  • By: Staff
  • October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
  • 12:14
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Hackers a growing risk for insurers: Fitch

Ransomware and other cyber threats may lead to credit downgrades for insurers in the future

Post-crisis reforms helped banks ride out pandemic

Basel III implementation made progress despite extreme market turmoil

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Address clients’ emotional biases to improve investment decisions

Investors admitted to being biased toward information that's recent and readily available, Cerulli research suggests

  • By: Staff
  • October 14, 2021 October 14, 2021
  • 14:05
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New climate change initiative will engage financial community

The RIA is coordinating Climate Engagement Canada in collaboration with SHARE and Ceres

  • By: Staff
  • October 14, 2021 October 14, 2021
  • 09:56
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Investors duped in RSP unlocking scheme, OSC alleges

The accused allegedly diverted investors' funds for personal use

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Ex-rep sanctioned over payments to unhappy clients

IIROC panel found rep secretly compensated clients, misled investigators

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U.S. exec pleads guilty in Canadian accounting fraud

Perpetrator of Poseidon Concepts Corp. scheme pleads to U.S. criminal charges

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Testing, testing: Is this innovation on?

The OSC is launching a new initiative to allow experimentation for novel ideas

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BMO adds new senior role focused on wealth firm strategy, growth

Effective Nov. 1, Geoff Newton will take on the newly created role at BMO Private Wealth

  • By: Katie Keir
  • October 13, 2021 October 13, 2021
  • 15:00
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Canadians struggling with financial and mental stress, polls suggest

Over half of survey respondents to a recent consumer debt poll have considered borrowing more

  • By: Staff
  • October 13, 2021 October 13, 2021
  • 14:51
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Small biz has positive outlook thanks to tech opportunities, survey suggests

Digitization is fuelling companies' growth across Canada

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CBA president stepping down

Neil Parmenter's last day will be Dec. 23

  • By: Staff
  • October 13, 2021 October 13, 2021
  • 11:31
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Ontario releases new proposed securities law for comment

The new Capital Markets Act adopts numerous task force reform ideas

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Prospective suitors emerge for Bridging Finance

The firm has five "primary" bidders, with six others targeting certain loans

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As the economy recovers, environmental doomsday draws nearer

The global growth surge is driving a 6.7% increase in emissions from public companies, MSCI warns

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EU’s first green bond issuance raises 12 billion euros

The 27-nation bloc is issuing green bonds to finance the recovery from the coronavirus crisis

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Climate-driven bank regulation is starting to form: Fitch

Banks may face climate-related mandatory disclosure, stress tests and capital demands within the next few years

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Jonathan Lin named 2021 winner of IIAC Top Under 40 award

Award celebrates talented young professionals in the investment industry

  • By: Staff
  • October 12, 2021 October 12, 2021
  • 10:14
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Brokers must prepare to beef up AML controls: FINRA

U.S. firms' compliance and surveillance programs need review, the SRO says

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As cyber attacks increase, insurers in the space face rising losses

Ransomeware attacks are up 400% over the past two years, Fitch Ratings reports