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Final score: ETFs 1, Leafs 0

Too much success can be a bad thing.

February 1, 2011

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MFDA issues reasons for decision in Fanelli, Torchia cases

A hearing panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (“MFDA”) has issued its reasons for decision in connection with the hearings held in Toronto, Ontario on December 3, 2010 in the matters of Domenic Fanelli (Settlement Hearing) and Michele Torchia (Hearing on the Merits). A copy of the […]

By Staff |February 1, 2011

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MFDA issues reasons for decision in Gabrielson case

A hearing panel of the Prairie Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (“MFDA”) has issued its reasons for decision in connection with the settlement hearing held in Calgary, Alberta on November 18, 2010 in the matter of Bradley Monroe Gabrielson. A copy of the Reasons for Decision is available here.

By Staff |February 1, 2011

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Incorporating salespeople touches a nerve

For over a decade, registered salespeople have sought the right to incorporate. Many other professionals most notably those selling insurance—have been able to do so for quite some time. Though not legally able to incorporate, many salespeople assign commissions earned on the sale of securities to unregistered corporations. But this approach, unless properly structured and […]

By Richard E. Austin |February 1, 2011

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Dividend-paying stocks making a comeback

Dividend-paying equities can be a great choice for long-term investors willing to forgo immediate returns in favour of substantial returns later. Once denigrated as the province of widows and orphans, dividend-paying stocks are being seen in a new light by investors who have weathered the highly volatile stock market of the past decade. Turning to […]

By Staff |February 1, 2011

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Securing the future

In September 2010, members of the Institute of Advanced Financial Planners met in Banff, Alberta to consider the organization’s annual case study. This year’s case involved a client everyone could identify with: a fellow CFP.

By Steven Lamb |February 1, 2011

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Sun Life lauded in Davos

Sun Life Financial was among the 100 organizations named to the 2011 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list, which were announced on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The list includes companies from 22 countries encompassing all sectors of the economy. Sun Life Financial is the only […]

By April Scott-Clarke |February 1, 2011

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GMP launches junior oil and gas index

GMP Securities has launched a new index tracking small- and mid-cap companies in the energy sector. The GMP Junior Oil and Gas Index is designed to provide investors with an investable index of 48 companies that are publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. “This is the first time GMP Securities has been involved in […]

By Staff |February 1, 2011

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TFSAs: Who has them and why

Recent RBC survey data shows how many Canadians have TFSAs, and what they’re doing with them. Looking at the Canadian public as a whole, an overwhelming majority—77%—have heard about TFSAs, but less than half of this group has actually opened one. About 20% have withdrawn money from their TFSAs—most often to cover an emergency. Younger […]

By Staff |February 1, 2011

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Fundco consolidation plays close

A pair of high profile deals in the mutual fund industry closed today, with Scotiabank finalizing its acquisition of DundeeWealth, and AGF closing its deal to buy Acuity. Scotiabank announced that 118 million common shares – as well as all special shares, series C and first preference shares, series X – had been tendered to […]

By Steven Lamb |February 1, 2011

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