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Moody’s buys CSI Global Education

The country’s leading provider of financial learning, credentials, and certification, CSI Global Education Inc., has been sold to Moody’s Corporation, subject to customary closing adjustments. CSI will operate within Moody’s Analytics, strengthening the ratings agency’s capabilities for delivering credit training programs, research and analytical services, and risk management software to financial institutions worldwide. “We are […]

By Steven Lamb |November 22, 2010

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Briefly: “Mackenzie names co-leaders of Cundill team” and more news

Mackenzie Financial has named Andrew Massie and Lawrence Chin to lead its Cundill investment division, succeeding Jim Thompson, who is returning to the United States, and will rejoin Southeastern Asset Management, Inc., effective December 1. “I have enjoyed working with the Cundill team and everyone at Mackenzie, and with my return home, I am pleased […]

By Staff |November 22, 2010

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Scotiabank makes huge takeover play

Scotiabank has struck a deal to buy the remaining equity in DundeeWealth, of which the bank already owns 18%. The transaction will dramatically change the face of the mutual fund industry, where Scotia was something of a laggard among the big banks. Prior to the deal, Scotia was the tenth largest mutual fund asset manager, […]

By Steven Lamb |November 22, 2010

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Moody’s buys CSI Global Education

The country’s leading provider of financial learning, credentials, and certification, CSI Global Education Inc., has been sold to Moody’s Corporation, subject to customary closing adjustments. CSI will operate within Moody’s Analytics, strengthening the ratings agency’s capabilities for delivering credit training programs, research and analytical services, and risk management software to financial institutions worldwide. “We are […]

By Steven Lamb |November 22, 2010

2 min read