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Turning around performance

(May 10, 2005) Eng Hock Ong admits he has his work cut out for him. The Asian equity manager is charged with improving performance on the AGF Asian Growth Class fund in markets that are not wildly popular with Canadian investors these days. One of his key strategies is to position the fund to benefit […]

By Kate McCaffery |May 10, 2005

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Brown: You can’t sell what you can’t understand

(May 10, 2005) In one of his last addresses to the investment community before leaving his position as OSC chair, David Brown told the Toronto CFA Society that advisors should be held accountable for any inappropriate investments made by clients they referred to the firm. “There may well be some issues to address in relation […]

By Steven Lamb |May 10, 2005

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The family cottage — it can be taxing

Summer cottages are a rite of passage in Canada. And speaking of passage, did you know that trying to transfer a cottage to an heir can mean a hefty tax bill? A lack of proper estate planning could mean that summer memories from the cottage will quickly become distant memories. Help your clients keep their […]

By Staff |May 9, 2005

1 min read

The family cottage — it can be taxing

Summer cottages are a rite of passage in Canada. And speaking of passage, did you know that trying to transfer a cottage to an heir can mean a hefty tax bill? A lack of proper estate planning could mean that summer memories from the cottage will quickly become distant memories. Help your clients keep their […]

By Staff |May 9, 2005

1 min read