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Quebec to drop withdrawal limit for LIFs in 2025. Investment Executive has the latest news and analysis on investment products, industry news and securities regulation for financial advisors.
Report Cards | Investment Executive
Sep 13, 2024 · Brokerage Report Card 2023. The Report Card, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, highlights the resiliency and innovation of many of Canada’s investment advisors in the face of…. June 2, 2023.
News for Canadian Financial Advisors - Investment Executive
Nov 8, 2024 · What Trump’s election could mean for interest rates in Canada. Trump's promised policies risk higher inflation, which could affect Canadian rates, loonie: economists. By: Rosa Saba, Canadian Press. November 8, 2024. 09:36. Breaking industry and regulatory news for IIROC, MFDA and life insurance-licensed financial advisors, portfolio managers ...
New direction for Richardson Wealth | Investment Executive
Jan 25, 2021 · As of Dec. 31, 2020, Richardson Wealth reported $30.3 billion in assets, up marginally from $29.3 billion at the end of 2016. The lack of clear direction also resulted in rival firms luring away advisors from Richardson Wealth. At the end of 2020, Richardson Wealth reported 162 advisory teams, down from 199 four years prior.
TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage launches U.S. trading platform
October 15, 2012. 15:20. TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage Monday announced a new web-based trading platform for investors who trade U.S. equities and advanced options strategies. The new web-based platform joins TD’s suite of U.S. trading solutions, which also include the flexibility and convenience of desktop and mobile applications.
Great-West Lifeco completes acquisition of Canada Life
July 10, 2003. 08:25. Great-West Lifeco Inc. and Canada Life Financial Corp. announced Thursday that GWL has completed its acquisition of Canada Life. GWL paid approximately: $4.2 billion in cash; 56 million GWL common shares; 24 million GWL Series E 4.80% preferred shares; 8 million GWL Series F 5.90% preferred shares, to holders of Canada ...
RBC launches two new GICs — with a twist - Investment Executive
July 27, 2021. 11:03. Royal Bank of Canada has launched two new GICs that have the potential to generate higher returns than traditional GICs. Unlike ordinary GICs, the RBC ESG Market-Linked GIC and the RBC North American MarketSmart GIC are linked to market performance, allowing investors to benefit from strong market returns.
Feds launch public consultations on new luxury tax
Aug 11, 2021 · The federal government has launched consultations on the design of the new select luxury goods tax, a campaign pledge from the 2019 federal election that also featured in this year’s federal budget. The luxury tax would apply on the sale of new luxury cars and aircraft with a retail sale price of more than $100,000, and new boats that cost ...
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Deutsche Bank buys Scudder Investments - Investment Executive
Sep 24, 2001 · Deutsche Bank buys Scudder Investments. Deutsche Bank is buying 100% of Scudder Investments for US$2.5 billion. Deutsche Bank and Zurich Financial Services have signed the acquisition agreement for the sale of the U.S.-based firm. The agreement does not include Scudder’s UK operations, Threadneedle Investments.