Industry

Uptick in small business confidence

Optimism among Canada’s small- and medium-size businesses rebounded last month for the first time since March, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “After a five-consecutive month decline in business confidence through the spring and summer, small business owners were a little more upbeat in September,” says Ted Mallett, chief economist and vice-president, […]

By Staff |October 4, 2012

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Investors most confident in mutual funds

Investors are most confident that mutual funds will deliver returns (80%), followed by GICs (68%), bonds (59%) stocks (56%) and ETFs (31%), finds a Pollara survey for the Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC). And the majority of mutual fund investors (81%) prefer receiving information on what to buy from their advisor. Read: What clients […]

By Staff |October 4, 2012

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Arlene Dickinson to support entrepreneurs

Scotiabank has joined forces with noted entrepreneur and TV personality Arlene Dickinson to put the spotlight on Canada’s entrepreneurs and business leaders. The initiative aims to engage Canada’s business owners in discussion about the issues that are important to their success. Read: Arlene Dickinson talks brand “It’s rare in life that you have the chance […]

By Staff |October 4, 2012

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Investors still shy on emerging markets

When it comes to investing in emerging economies, few are taking full advantage

By Vikram Barhat |October 4, 2012

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