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Russell changes U.S. equity subadvisors

Russell Investments Canada has announced changes to the sub-advisors on the Russell US Equity Pool and Russell US Equity Fund. Regarding the pool, Schneider Capital Management, Suffolk Capital Management, Legg Mason Capital Management and Russell Implementation Services in respect of Russell Select Holdings only, have been removed. Levin Capital Strategies has been added as a […]

By Staff |March 18, 2011

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Analysts grapple with Japan, Mid-East

As the cascading effects of ongoing geopolitical strife in the Mid East and the two-pronged trail of destruction in Japan continue to unfurl, financial pundits scramble to gauge the extent of their impact on the global economy and Canada’s portion of woes. “From a Canadian perspective there clearly will be an impact I terms of […]

By Vikram Barhat |March 18, 2011

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AlphaPro offers enhanced income equity ETF

AlphaPro Management has announced the launch of a new exchange traded fund that employs a covered-call strategy on a portfolio of 30 of Canada’s largest stocks. The Horizons AlphaPro Enhanced Income Equity ETF began trading today on the TSX. The ETF manager, Eden Rahim, vice-president and portfolio manager with JovInvestment Management, will write primarily near-term, […]

By Staff |March 17, 2011

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Desjardins seeks changes to funds

The Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, which manages the Desjardins family of mutual funds, is considering changes to the investment objective of the Desjardins Global Equity Value Fund and to the investment strategies and portfolio subadvisors of a handful of other funds. The proposed revision of the investment objective of Desjardins Global Equity Value […]

By Staff |March 16, 2011

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I really did plan to eat healthier this year but after hanging out at my friend’s party a few weeks ago, I realized it’s tough to change your ways when hot wings, beer, chips and pizza keep calling your name — followed by the eventual moan from heartburn.

By Keith Pangretitsch |March 15, 2011

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Fund sales soar ahead of RRSP deadline

Mutual fund inflows surged in February, as last minute RRSP contributions drove net sales to $5.87 billion for the month. That’s up from $3.05 billion in January and $3.39 billion in February 2010. In the first two months of 2011 alone, net sales have totaled $8.92 billion, nearly double last year’s total of $4.46 billion. […]

By Staff |March 15, 2011

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Japan exposure limited: Manulife

Reader Alert: What do you think is the overall impact of the crisis in Japan? Vote in our poll here. The cascading crises in Japan will have a limited impact on Manulife Financial, the company says, estimating its property & casualty reinsurance claims will total about $150 million after-tax “Manulife, along with our employees, will […]

By Staff |March 15, 2011

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Omega to offer U.S. securities

Omega ATS has announced that its subscribers will be able to trade US securities, quoted in Canadian dollars, on its platform effective April 1, 2011. The first tranche of securities will include Bank of America, Google, Microsoft and several ETFs that trade on the NYSE, NASDAQ and AMEX. “Bringing U.S. securities onto the venue shines […]

By Staff |March 15, 2011

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Quake impact will be severe, but short-lived

Reader Alert: What do you think is the overall impact of the crisis in Japan? Vote in our poll here. The earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on Friday, March 4 have shaken global equity markets, as uncontrolled nuclear reactors sent indices lower on Tuesday. Investors are now struggling to determine what the long-term impact […]

By Steven Lamb |March 15, 2011

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Global insurance industry feels Japan tremors

The Canadian insurance industry is closely watching events unfolding in the wake of Friday’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan that caused colossal damage to life and property. Global reinsurance giant Swiss Re said in a statement Monday that the company is still evaluating its exposure. Earthquake shock and tsunami coverage for residential insurance policies is […]

By Vikram Barhat |March 14, 2011

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