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Economy strong despite dollar’s rise

The dollar may be on the rise, but that doesn’t mean the Canadian economy is headed for disaster, according to two of Canada’s leading economists. Speaking at a conference hosted by the Association for Corporate Growth, Don Drummond, senior vice-president and chief economist at TD Bank Financial, says the dollar’s growth can be attributed to […]

By Bryan Borzykowski |November 15, 2007

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Money market funds drive October sales: IFIC

A skyrocketing Canadian dollar helped sales of money market funds and domestic Canadian equity make a comeback in October, according to the latest statistics from the Investment Funds Institute of Canada. With total industry sales topping $2.4 billion for the month, sales more than doubled September’s total of almost $994 million. Strong money market sales […]

By Mark Noble |November 15, 2007

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(November 14, 2007) Canada’s boomers appear set to make an impact on their communities, with almost 90% saying they plan to spend part of their retirement working for non-profit or charitable organizations, according to a survey by BMO Financial. The poll found that 34% of Canadians aged 45 to 60 currently volunteer, while 38% said […]

By Staff |November 14, 2007

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Credit woes have little impact on M&A

The Canadian mergers and acquisitions market remained strong in the third quarter, despite problems in the North American credit markets, according to data compiled by Crosbie & Company. The value of M&A announcements in the third quarter totalled $91 billion, according to Financial Post Crosbie: Mergers & Acquisitions in Canada. This is the second highest […]

By Mark Noble |November 14, 2007

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U.S. heading for inflation increase

America’s rate of inflation could hit 4% by next fall, thanks to rising food prices and increased global energy demand, according to a new report from CIBC World Markets. Avery Shenfeld, senior economist with CIBC World Markets, says the U.S. Federal Reserve Board will likely ignore the reasons for the inflation rate, and instead continue […]

By Bryan Borzykowski |November 14, 2007

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(November 13, 2007) TSX Group is courting Australian corporations, hoping to attract new listings from down under. While Australia is home to several large and growing companies, access to capital is limited by the small domestic investor base. “Despite its relative affluence, the fact is that the Australian market for capital is under heavy pressure […]

By Staff |November 13, 2007

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Mental incapacity may threaten retirement

Despite all the news around retirement planning, there’s a lot more to discuss with your aging clients than their golden years. A major concern for many advisors and older investors is what happens when the client’s memory starts to fade. “As a client gets older, they sometimes suffer from failure of memory and confusion, and […]

By Bryan Borzykowski |November 13, 2007

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Do your clients’ portfolios look like their pensions?

You hear it time and again: Look to pension managers because they’re the “smart money.” But investors may not be aware of what their pension plans hold. A new survey of defined benefit (DB) plans by the Canadian Pension Fund Investment Directory remedies this by giving a glimpse into how the smart money is being […]

By Mark Noble |November 13, 2007

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(November 12, 2007) The Bank of Canada should ignore the demands of politicians and hold the line on interest rates, according to a leading economist. “While the [Canadian dollar] rally may have gone too far too fast, the current trade balance, a surplus of $2.6 billion in September, would be the envy of some countries,” […]

By Staff |November 12, 2007

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ICPMs misleading clients: OSC

Don’t believe everything you read, especially when it comes to marketing materials from investment counsel/portfolio managers (ICPM). A new OSC staff notice reveals that ICPMs’ marketing practices have “increasingly become an area of concern” with an “increasing number of deficiencies.” “The information is lacking clarity, so it can be perceived that it is something that […]

By Bryan Borzykowski |November 12, 2007

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