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SEC targets hedge funds

Since January 2010, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has cited more than 100 hedge funds for a variety of wrongdoings; including misuse of investor assets, lying about a fund’s investment strategy or performance, charging excessive fees, or concealing conflicts of interest.

By Philip Porado |October 9, 2012

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Dealing with a shareholder’s death

Making the buy-out of a deceased shareholder tax effective

By Angela Ross and Fred Cassano |October 8, 2012

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MFDA chief to retire

The MFDA Board of Directors has formally announced the retirement of CEO Larry Waite, effective September 30, 2012.

By Staff |October 5, 2012

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B2B Bank offers preferred rates on loans

B2B Bank and Pro-Financial Asset Management Inc. have signed agreements for the distribution of investment and RRSP loans. Under the terms, B2B Bank will offer preferred rates on investment and RRSP loans to Canadian investors who purchase eligible Pro-Financial funds through licensed advisors. Read: B2B Trust converts to bank “Over the past five years, we […]

By Staff |October 5, 2012

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