Industry

Scotia expands into Colombia

Scotiabank has expanded its international footprint with the purchase of The Royal Bank of Scotland’s wholesale banking operations in Colombia. This is Scotia’s debut into the country, making it the first Canadian-owned wholesale institution with a presence in Colombia. The deal is effective immediately, with the bank having secured all necessary regulatory approvals. The new […]

By Steven Lamb |August 3, 2010

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Bank of Montreal is giving Christine A. Edwards, partner in Winston & Strawn’s corporate practice group, a seat on its board of directors. A 25-year veteran of the financial services industry, the Chicago-based Edwards focuses on the regulation of the financial services industry, corporate governance and public and regulatory policy issues for Winston & Strawn. […]

By Staff |August 3, 2010

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‘Tiger’ on the prowl for HNW clients

An exclusive club for high-net worth clients is about to raise the bar for competent and objective advice in Canada. The advisor community, however, says the new club, Tiger 21, is far from a threat. Even the club insists they are not predatory; neither in instinct nor in intention. But somewhere between dismissive insouciance and […]

By Vikram Barhat |August 3, 2010

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Advisor reshapes father’s practice

Running a high-end hotel teaches a person all there is to know about providing seamless service. It’s an art form that Natalie Jamison, an advisor with Jamison Family Wealth Management, RBC Dominion Securities, took with her when she made the transition to succeed her father, Neil, at his established advisory practice in Oakville, Ont. “Working […]

By Philip Porado |August 3, 2010

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