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Year-End Tax Tips – 2010

As the end of 2010 draws near, it is the perfect time to assess tax strategies and implement those tax-saving opportunities before the New Year arrives. Advisor.ca presents some tools and advice to help you make the best choices for you and your clients.

December 17, 2010

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Record long-term fund inflows in November

Large balanced and bond fund inflows continue to carry the day for the Canadian mutual fund industry.

By Staff |December 16, 2010

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OSC appoints new commissioner

The Ontario Securities Commission has named Christopher Portner as a commissioner for a two-year term.

By Staff |December 16, 2010

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Flaherty releases draft retirement funding proposal

Only days before federal and provincial finance ministers converge in Kananaskis, Alta., Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has released a draft framework for pooled registered pension plans (PRPPs).

By April Scott-Clarke |December 16, 2010

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MFC Global is now Manulife Asset Management

MFC Global Investment Management is no more. As of December 15, the investment manager changed its branding to Manulife Asset Management across its global operations. The company spans 17 markets, and the Manulife Asset Management brand was already in use in six Asian markets. The company will also continue to use the John Hancock name […]

By Staff |December 16, 2010

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Foreigners park their funds in Canada

Canada continues to be a favourite parking spot for nervous money. Foreign investors acquired $9.5 billion worth of Canadian securities in October, according to a Statistics Canada report. Those flocking to Canada are largely taking refuge in Canadian bonds and stocks. The report said non-resident investors added $7.8 billion worth of Canadian bonds to their […]

By Vikram Barhat |December 16, 2010

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Philanthropy rounds out planning

Philanthropic activity in Canada is in top gear. As the season for charitable giving draws to an end, with December 31 being the deadline for a 2010 tax receipt, Canadians are looking for ways to keep the tax man's hand out of their pocket. Charitable giving as a tax-reduction strategy is one of them.

By Vikram Barhat |December 15, 2010

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Faceoff: Short selling

Mark Armstrong, the vice president, investment advisor at Richardson GMP, Saskatoon and Richard Knowles, financial planner, R. Knowles & Associates, Vancouver, join the Advisor Group to debate the practice of shorting stock.

By Vikram Barhat |December 15, 2010

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Year-End Tax Tips – 2010

Record long-term fund inflows in November

OSC appoints new commissioner

Flaherty releases draft retirement funding proposal

BetaPro launches volatility ETFs

MFC Global is now Manulife Asset Management

Foreigners park their funds in Canada

Philanthropy rounds out planning

Faceoff: Short selling

Marquest announces new appointments