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The family office evolved
Mariellen Ward / March 12, 2010Money market funds should go: report
Vikram Barhat / March 12, 2010The poor performance of money market funds (MMFs) is robbing investors of between $300 million and $500 million, says a report by the Canadian Foundation for Advancement of Investor Rights (FAIR Canada).
Briefly: "Wealth firm chooses Qtrade as dealer" and more news
Staff / March 12, 2010TCU Wealth Management has selected Qtrade Financial Group as its new dealer for investments and mutual funds, as well as online brokerage services. For details, and to read other financial services industry updates, click here.
Advice for the disabled wins praise
John Powell / March 11, 2010Briefly: "Lorentz named president of Manulife Investments" and more news
Staff / March 11, 2010Manulife Financial has named Paul Lorentz as senior vice-president, investment products and president, Manulife Investments. For details, and to read other financial services industry updates, click here.
Portfolio products continue to wrap up assets
Steven Lamb / March 10, 2010Standalone mutual funds may be under attack—with billions in net redemptions over the past year—but the culprit is not necessarily the much-vaunted exchange traded fund. In fact, much of the money pulled out of individual funds may be finding its way into one of the best marketing tools the fund companies have: the portfolio solution.
Insurance clients prefer e-delivery: study
Vikram Barhat / March 09, 2010The insurance industry is trailing behind other industries in keeping customers informed electronically, a recent research study concludes.
Five biggest banks earn $5.09 billion in Q1
The Canadian Press / March 09, 2010Canada's five biggest banks saw their profits soar in the first quarter of 2010, compared to a year before when the recession battered away at earnings.
Briefly: "Conseiller.ca portal relaunched" and more news
Staff / March 09, 2010Rogers Publishing Limited today relaunched Conseiller.ca, Quebec's Web portal for financial professionals. For details, and to read other financial services industry updates, click here.
Housing market expected to surge: RBC
Vikram Barhat / March 08, 2010A steady increase in the number of Canadians intending to invest in a home further bolsters the resurgence of Canadian housing market, according to the 17th Annual RBC Homeownership Study.
