Industry

Be ready for the biggest accounting changes in years

The latest implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) rules is expected to be more challenging for firms.

By Staff |May 9, 2017

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Industry

Alberta tables bill for beefed up IIROC, MFDA powers

The Alberta government has introduced legislation to beef up IIROC and MFDA enforcement, putting the self-regulatory groups on the same footing as the Alberta Securities Commission. Bill 13, introduced on Monday, would amend the provincial Securities Act so that IIROC and the MFDA would have the power to compel evidence during investigations and attendance at […]

By Staff |May 9, 2017

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Industry

After job cuts, insurers detail new advisory network

Following the news that Great-West Lifeco will cut about 1,500 positions over the next two years, the insurer has announced a series of staffing changes. Back in November 2016, Great-West Life, along with London Life and Canada Life, aligned their Canadian operations into two business units: one for individual customers and the other for group […]

By Staff |May 8, 2017

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