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U.S. Senate seeks action on Volcker Rule

Regulators are taking too long to finalize the Volcker Rule, say U.S. Senators. The Washington Post reports Democratic Sens. Carl Levin (Mich.) and Jeff Merkley (Ore.) “said the uncertainty surrounding the Volcker Rule jeopardizes the health of the economy.” In a letter to five regulators, the senators wrote, “Ongoing failure to implement these important protections […]

By Staff |October 26, 2012

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Toronto to see property value increases

Toronto homeowners will see the assessed value of their property increase by an average of 5.5% in 2013, according to Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s (MPAC). Read: Housing prices up, sales down “Residential property values have increased by an average of approximately 22.8% in Toronto since 2008,” says Joe Regina, municipal relations account manager in MPAC’s […]

By Staff |October 26, 2012

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Buffett finds something to buy

Buffett's found a place for his billions.

By Wire services |October 26, 2012

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Will the U.S. election impact the economy?

CFA Institute members were asked whether the U.S. presidential race would have an impact on the economy. The votes have been tallied and the answer is yes, by a near landslide—80% believe the election will impact the U.S. economy. But whether for better or worse is still anybody’s guess. Read: Obama, Romney target U.S. taxes […]

By Staff |October 26, 2012

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