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CIBC eliminates up-front fees for money transfers to U.S.

CIBC says its clients can now send money to the United States with no up-front transfer fees.

By Staff |October 25, 2016

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New fund from Sun Life Institutional Investments

Sun Life Institutional Investments (Canada) has launched a fund that focuses on short-term private fixed income for institutional investors.

By Staff |October 25, 2016

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Canada’s retirement system gets a B from global pension index

This story was originally published by Benefits Canada. Canada’s retirement system maintained its score of a B on the 2016 Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index, indicating a sound structure, many good features and some areas of improvement. To improve, Canada could develop a product for employees without a workplace pension plan, increase savings levels for […]

By Sara Tatelman, Benefits Canada |October 24, 2016

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Desjardins promotes Chrispin as wealth management executive

Gregory Chrispin has been appointed executive vice-president of wealth management and life and health insurance. He will also serve as president and COO of Desjardins Financial Security. Read: Desjardins Investments announces changes to 2 funds Chrispin joined Desjardins in 2010 as vice-president of investments, in charge of Desjardins’ global asset management. An associate of the […]

By Staff |October 24, 2016

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