Industry

Reps fined, disgorged for outside activities

An IIROC hearing panel accepted an agreement between its staff, and 2 Quebec-based reps.

By Staff |March 26, 2013

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BRICS to build rival bank to IMF

The BRICS group of emerging market economies has long sought greater sway in global finance and at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which is currently dominated by advanced economies. Now the group, which accounts for 43% of the world’s population, is considering plans to set up a new bank that will reduce its dependence on […]

By Staff |March 26, 2013

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U.S. cities experience real estate boom

What’s behind America’s real estate boom? College-educated professionals, says Forbes. These people want to live in urban areas close to shopping and entertainment. This is why homebuilders are focusing on the downtown cores of American cities, including Denver, CO, and Birmingham, Ala. Both cities have experienced population, job and economic growth. And these are some […]

March 26, 2013

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IPOs bouncing back

The Financial Times suggests IPO activity is bouncing back after a couple of weak years.

By Staff |March 26, 2013

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