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Institutional money managers are bracing for rough times over the coming six months, according to a new survey by Northern Trust. Seventy percent of managers expect inflation to rise, while 62% see increased market volatility as measured by the VIX Index. The survey found that 36% of managers are more risk averse, up from 20% […]
By Staff |April 13, 2011
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A hearing panel of the MFDA’s Central Regional Council has issued its decision and reasons in connection with the disciplinary hearing held in Toronto, Ontario on March 21, 2011 in the matter Michael Anthony Ryan. A copy of the Decision and Reasons is available here.
By Staff |April 12, 2011
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AlphaPro Management has announce the launch of the Horizons AlphaPro Enhanced Income Energy ETF and the Horizons AlphaPro Enhanced Income Gold Producers ETF. Each offers Canadian investors access to an innovative covered call strategy on energy and gold company stocks respectively. Both ETFs begin trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols […]
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Richardson GMP has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Richardson GMP Insurance Services Limited, has established a strategic alliance with PPI to provide a national insurance advisory service. Under the agreement, Richardson GMP investment advisors now have access to products and services available through PPI Advisory and PPI Solutions as well as local insurance experts […]
Desjardins Financial Group through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Desjardins Financial Corporation Inc. and Western Financial Group Inc. today announced that the proposed acquisition by Desjardins of Western has been approved by the Minister of Finance of Canada and the Canadian Competition Bureau. Desjardins satisfied all regulatory conditions of the acquisition of all of the issued and […]
By Staff |April 8, 2011
EdgePoint Wealth Management today announced that Ted Chisholm will join the Toronto-based investment management firm effective May 5, 2011. “Ted has a history of making money for investors,” said chief executive officer, Patrick Farmer. “We are pleased to be able to attract someone of Ted’s calibre to our organization.” Chisholm is the latest manager to […]
BetaPro Management Inc. has announced the launch of the Horizons U.S. Dollar Currency ETF, an exchange traded fund that offers investors direct access to foreign currency investing. The U.S. Dollar ETF will begin trading on the TSX on April 7, 2011, under the symbol DLR.
By Staff |April 7, 2011
BMO Capital Markets has announced that it is expanding its high yield business in Canada with the additions of Dan Atack, managing director, and Piper Kerr, director, to the BMO Capital Markets Leveraged Finance Distribution and Trading team.
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By Scot Blythe |April 7, 2011
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The 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan today will likely not have a major, lasting impact on the markets, says Tom Goggins, senior manager of the Manulife Strategic Income Fund.
By Dean DiSpalatro |April 7, 2011
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