Industry News

Seniors give more, take less: HSBC

Some of our collective preconceived notions of post-retirement life may be in need of revision. Far from being frail and on the receiving end of society’s generosity, today’s seniors are making a vital contribution to their community, according to a new survey. In its third annual report on the Future of Retirement, HSBC found that […]

By Steven Lamb |May 22, 2007

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CI takes fight to banks’ turf

Canada’s financial services industry has experienced rapid integration in recent years, with the traditional “four pillars” crashing down. With only two pillars remaining — insurance and everything else — Canada’s big banks have made significant inroads into the investments industry with very little new competition in their home market segment. Now one of the largest […]

May 18, 2007

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(May 18, 2007) British Columbia Securities Commission is taking a tough line against stock spammers. It has launched a new program that halts the trading of spammed stock and is asking the public to help in the fight by forwarding unwelcome e-mails that solicit penny stocks. The program, called SpamWatch, has already led to a […]

By Staff |May 18, 2007

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ICPMs balk at termination rule

For a lot of people, handing an incorrigible boss your walking papers can feel great, especially if you’ve got a better job lined up. But what if your jilted superior had the power to get you canned from your next place of work? Securities commissions across the country are debating a proposal, which is part […]

By Bryan Borzykowski |May 18, 2007

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