Industry News

GST causes clients to pick unsuitable products

A report out of the University of Calgary says the way financial services are taxed could cause clients to pick the wrong products.

By Melissa Shin |September 14, 2012

2 min read

Broker used investor funds to pay mortgage, credit card bills

A U.S. broker has been charged with stealing money from clients to pay his personal mortgage and travel costs. He also operated a "Ponzi-like" scheme.

By Staff |September 14, 2012

3 min read

U.S. rep caught impersonating wealthy client

Francis Martin Florey was quickly caught and fined by FINRA for both impersonating a wealthy client and attempting to steal their funds.

By Wire services |September 14, 2012

1 min read

Global property markets strained: report

Global housing markets remain under strain, says the latest Global Real Estate Trends report by Scotiabank.

By Staff |September 14, 2012

2 min read