Canadian financial companies rank highly in carbon emission disclosure

Many Canadian financial services organizations do well in disclosing their direct carbon emissions, according to the 2016 rankings from ET Index Research. Manulife ranked 59th and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ranked 62nd on the global list. Both companies disclose complete direct emissions – last year, Manulife directly emitted 1750,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide and CIBC emitted 69,000 tonnes. […]

RBC Investor and Treasury Services appoints new managing director

RBC Investor and Treasury Services has appointed David Linds as managing director and head of asset servicing Canada. Based in Toronto, Linds will be responsible for sales and client coverage activities. He will report to James Rausch, head of Canadian client coverage. Most recently, Linds worked as senior vice-president, business development and relationship management at […]

  • By: Staff
  • August 10, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:00
Ontario establishes new body to manage public pensions, investment funds

The Ontario government has established the Investment Management Corp. of Ontario in an effort to improve the management of public sector pensions and other investment funds. The new corporation will provide investment management and advice to organizations in the province’s public service, allowing them to pool assets with a view to reducing administrative costs and […]

  • By: Staff
  • July 6, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:06
Central banks running out of options

It’s been seven years since the recession, but we have yet to see a significant global turnaround. “Through the next 12 months, we’re thinking the global economy will grow by about 3%, compared to the previous norm of 4% to 4.5% real growth,” says Luc de la Durantaye, first vice president of global asset allocation […]

  • By: Katie Keir
  • October 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:27
Sale of Russell Investments near collapse: Report

London Stock Exchange Group's plan to sell Russell Investments to China's CITIC Securities may collapse, reports Bloomberg News.

  • By: Staff
  • September 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:40
People Watch: On the move in May

Here's a look at the people on the move in May 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • June 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 16:02
People Watch: On the move in April

Here's a review of people on the move in April 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • May 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 13:05
Questrade launches smart beta ETFs

Questrade Wealth Management launched six exchange-traded funds on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

  • By: Staff
  • March 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:14
Russell Investments for sale

London Stock Exchange Group has concluded a review of the investment management business of Russell Investments and decided to sell the unit.

  • By: Staff
  • February 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:51
Expect more surprises from BoC

On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada cut its overnight rate target for the first time since Sept. 2010. The rate’s now 0.75%.

  • By: Katie Keir
  • January 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:47