Industry

Niche nuggets in Budget 2017

Experts are scouring the budget for meaningful changes but also considering the bigger picture.

By Katie Keir |March 23, 2017

4 min read

The good, the bad and the tepid: reaction to the federal budget

Federal budget measures to promote economic growth don’t go far enough, says Ian Russell, president and CEO of IIAC, in a letter from IIAC responding to the budget. For example, he cites the Canadian Business Growth Fund, announced March 9, 2017 and mentioned in the budget, which provides capital from Canada’s leading banks and financial […]

March 23, 2017

4 min read

High school students in Ontario to get financially savvy

For advisors in Ontario, future clients may be more financially savvy — not to mention more motivated to face their financial challenges. Read: Win the wealthy clients of the future That’s because Ontario is launching a pilot project to test drive a new career studies course for high school students. The project, which will run […]

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |March 23, 2017

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Fiera Capital grows revenue 64% with acquisitions

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016, Fiera Capital reports assets under management (AUM) of $116.9 billion, a 15% year-over-year increase. For private wealth management, AUM was $25.4 billion, compared to $24.5 billion in Q4 last year. The firm closed its previously announced acquisition of Charlemagne Capital and was appointed as a portfolio sub-advisor […]

By Staff |March 23, 2017

2 min read