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Education pricey, but worth it
Vikram Barhat / September 02, 2010To graduate or not to graduate? The million-dollar question has lately been generating high levels of interest, and some cost concerns.
Eurozone GDP spike likely just a blip
Steven Lamb, with files from wire services / September 02, 2010Investors with substantial holdings in European markets may have to sit tight, as any meaningful economic recovery still appears to be quite distant.
Briefly: "IIROC bans former iForum broker" and more news
September 02, 2010A Hearing Panel of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) has accepted a settlement agreement between IIROC staff and Yves Tardif which includes a permanent ban.
Franklin begins CFA tenure
John Powell / September 01, 2010A touch of Canadiana is now at the CFA. Margaret Franklin, a 20-year veteran of the financial industry and the president, CEO of Kinsale Private Wealth, begins her one-year term today as chair of the Board of Governors of CFA Institute.
Using ETFs for portfolio building: Part 3
Mark Yamada / September 01, 2010After the past couple of years, investors not only know about volatility, they likely have the scars to prove it! Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are well known for their low cost, tax efficiency and diversified exposure to markets, asset classes, sectors, commodities and industries.
U.S. manufacturing stronger in August
The Associated Press / September 01, 2010American manufacturing companies grew faster in August as the industrial sector continues to lead the recovery, and managers' desire to hire shot up to the highest level in nearly 30 years.
Briefly: "Parents tighten purse strings" and more news
September 01, 2010Canadians are cutting back slightly on back-to-school spending for their kids, according to a survey conducted for Scotiabank. The study also found that the majority of parents do not budget for elementary and secondary school expenses.
Investor confidence slides
John Powell / August 31, 2010Institutional investors around the globe are not as self-assured or as positive as they were a few short months ago. According to the Global Investor Confidence Index issued by State Street Global Markets, investor confidence fell 4.4 points from July's reading of 96.5 to 92.1.
DAC to spotlight needs of families
John Powell / August 31, 2010Families are in focus at this year's Distinguished Advisor Conference, with family wealth management at the top of the agenda.
GDP growth slows to half a point: StatsCan
John Powell / August 31, 2010To no one's immediate surprise, Canada's economic recovery is slowing down. What is surprising is exactly how much it is stalling out.
