Canadian regulators extend time for unsolicited takeover bids
Unsolicited takeover bids for Canadian companies must seek at least 50 per cent of a target company’s stock and remain open for at least...
OSC to focus on investor protection and advisor compensation
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has revealed where it plans to focus its efforts during the next twelve months, and investor protection and advisor...
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver increases penalties for unscrupulous agents
The organization representing most Lower Mainland real-estate agents has jacked up the maximum fine it can impose on its members.
The Real Estate Board of...
Former RBC and Scotia adviser lands in regulatory crosshairs for third time
A former adviser at RBC Dominion Securities Inc. and Scotia Capital Inc. is alleged to have “impersonated his clients” at a firm he started...
Royal Bank of Scotland Replaces Face-To-Face Financial Advice with “Robo-Advisers”
The Royal Bank of Scotland has announced it will be switching customer advice services over to “robo-advisers.” The company was given the green...
