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Canadians fuzzy about retirement goals
Steven Lamb / February 08, 2010Retirement funding is a complex machine, with several moving parts. For many Canadians employer pensions and government benefits will make up the core of their retirement income.
CSA rules tackle soft dollar practices, Pt. 2
Susan Han / February 08, 2010Money managers direct business, or order flow, on behalf of client portfolios to brokers and dealers who effect the transactions in the appropriate marketplaces.
January housing starts on the rise
The Canadian Press / February 08, 2010Canada's housing market is on the rebound with resales expected to set a new annual record this year and homebuilding off to a strong start, according to two reports issued Monday.
Briefly: "AGF honoured for philanthropy" and more news
Staff / February 08, 2010AGF Management has been honoured as Corporate Community Champion by the Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation. For details, and to read other financial services industry updates, click here.
Reader Poll: MFDA Panel regulations
Staff / February 05, 2010According to the IFB, under current MFDA regulations surrounding Hearings Panels, there is no mechanism to compensate an advisor in any way if the case brought against him or her is found to be without merit.
Jobless rate falls to 8.3%: StatsCan
The Canadian Press / February 05, 2010Canada's economy added 43,000 new part-time jobs in January, pushing the unemployment rate down slightly to 8.3%.
SEC investigating staff over web use
Staff / February 05, 2010Generally speaking, compliance and regulation attract cautious personalities, not prone to flouting rules and regulations. And then there's the porn-surfing SEC manager.
Briefly: "Staff buy CI Capital Markets" and more news
Staff / February 05, 2010The management of CI Capital Markets Inc. (CICM), formerly the Capital Markets group of Blackmont Capital Inc., has reached a deal to buy the firm from CI Financial. For details, and to read other financial services industry updates, click here.
SRI funds improving on social factors: survey
Doug Watt / February 04, 2010Canada's socially responsible mutual funds appear to be doing better on issues like ESG screening and integration according to Corporate Knights magazine's annual responsible investing guide.
Canaccord, Genuity reported in talks
Staff / February 04, 2010Rumours that Canaccord Financial is on the prowl for an acquisition have gained traction.
