Industry

Big firms shine as boutiques suffer: IIAC

The Canadian investment industry’s operating profit rose 27% to $4.8 billion last year, but almost all of these gains were made by the big-eight integrated firms, Ian Russell, president and CEO of the Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) says in his most recent letter to members.

By Staff |January 23, 2014

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Morningstar’s CEO of the year is…

Top CEO for 2013 goes to E. Hunter Harrison, CEO of Canadian Pacific, says Morningstar Canada.

By Staff |January 23, 2014

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Mackenzie hires new EVP of distribution

Brian Gooding is Mackenzie Investments’ new executive vice president, head of distribution.

By Canadian Business |January 22, 2014

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LifeAssist rebrands as InforcePRO

LifeAssist has changed its name to InforcePRO. Along with rebranding, the company has made product enhancements and has developed plans to release a U.S. product later this year. It says InforcePRO will soon handle CI and disability insurance policies across North America. InforcePRO has also revamped its online services, says company founder and managing partner […]

By Staff |January 22, 2014

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