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6 hurdles for U.S. securities industry

The U.S. securities industry faces six main challenges, says IIAC president and CEO Ian Russell.

By Staff |December 12, 2013

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IIAC calls new T1135 impossible

The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) has sent CRA a comment letter on the new T1135 form, identifying issues of “immediate urgency” and suggesting some of the new requirements will be “impossible” to satisfy.

By Staff |December 6, 2013

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Raymond James adds new senior VP

Richard Rousseau will be joining Raymond James’s Private Client Group on Jan. 1.

By Staff |October 16, 2013

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Debt capital markets shine: IIAC

Debt capital markets have been a "consistent bright light in the gloomy journey" since the crisis, according to Ian Russell, president and CEO of the Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC).

By Staff |September 27, 2013

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Securities industry healthy in Q3 2012

The Canadian securities industry posted a 7.5% year-over-year increase in annual return in Q3 2012, reports the Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC). While commissions were down overall 12.4%, mutual fund commissions were up 4.3%. Meanwhile, operating revenue increased 7.7% year-over-year and expenses were down 1.6%. Read the full report.

By Staff |February 5, 2013

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IIAC to award Diamond Jubilee medals

The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) has announced it will award Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals to individuals who have made a lifetime contribution to the Canadian securities industry.

By Staff |May 2, 2012

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IIAC calls for higher RRSP, TFSA limits

The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) is calling on the federal government to cut capital gains taxes and increase contribution limits for RRSPs and TFSAs in the upcoming budget. The IIAC is also calling for greater flexibility for retirees to access their RRIFs, reducing the mandatory withdrawal rates, and the elimination of payroll taxes […]

By Staff |March 16, 2011

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IIAC demands clarity on TMX-LSE deal

Reader Alert: Make your views known on the TMX-LSE story. Post your thoughts at the bottom of this story and vote in our poll here. The tug of war among industry participants over the proposed TMX-LSE merger intensified as the Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) weighed in on the tussle. In a presentation to […]

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IIAC

6 hurdles for U.S. securities industry

IIAC calls new T1135 impossible

Raymond James adds new senior VP

Debt capital markets shine: IIAC

IIAC creates Hall of Fame

Securities industry healthy in Q3 2012

IIAC to award Diamond Jubilee medals

IIAC scouts for future industry leader

IIAC calls for higher RRSP, TFSA limits

IIAC demands clarity on TMX-LSE deal