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Equity gains boost CPP assets

Related News Stories CPP earns $3 billion in latest quarter CPP is sound, says investment chief The CPPIB president and CEO also announced today that he plans to retire at the end of the current fiscal year. He says he will take an active role in finding a replacement, a process that is expected to […]

By Doug Watt |May 19, 2004

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Moratorium will help labour fund sector, say experts

(May 19, 2004) The Ontario budget tabled yesterday demonstrated the ministry of finance’s understanding of the serious issues facing labour sponsored investment funds (LSIFs), according to the head of that sector’s industry association. “I think it’s part of the maturity of the industry,” says Dale Patterson, executive director of the Association of Labour Sponsored Investment […]

By Steven Lamb |May 19, 2004

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Industry welcomes income trust consultations

(May 18, 2004) The federal government has confirmed that it will re-examine limitations placed on pension fund ownership of business income trusts, announced in the 2004 budget in March. “The government’s overarching goal remains to ensure that funding for priorities such as health care and education is not jeopardized by the erosion of the corporate […]

By Steven Lamb |May 18, 2004

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DC pension plan members seen favouring outside advice

(May 18, 2004) Employees who are members of defined contribution (DC) pension plans feel they lack investing knowledge and are looking for financial advice, a survey released today suggests. But most firms remain reluctant to provide advice, forcing employees to look for alternative sources. A study conducted by SEI Investments Canada reveals that 79% of […]

By Doug Watt |May 18, 2004

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Ontario introduces healthcare premiums, tinkers with taxes

(May 18, 2004) Backing down from an earlier promise not to raise taxes, the Ontario government today introduced a healthcare premium, designed to fund billions of dollars in new spending. The premiums — the major announcement in the Liberal government’s first budget — will be used to fund an additional $4.8 billon in health spending […]

By Staff |May 18, 2004

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(May 21, 2004) The six-month grace period for mutual fund dealers and salespersons with clients in provinces where they are not registered has expired, the MFDA said in a bulletin issued today. The MFDA issued a regulation notice on out of province registration last October, requiring dealers and salespersons to address the situation by either […]

By Staff |May 17, 2004

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Regulators approve IDA anti money laundering measures

(May 17, 2004) Provincial securities regulators have rubber-stamped an IDA policy that requires increased disclosure of offshore account ownership. The move is an attempt by the brokerage industry association to combat international money laundering. Under the new policy — an amendment to the IDA’s “know your client” requirements — member firms must identify the beneficial […]

By Doug Watt |May 17, 2004

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Income, balanced funds top April sales

(May 17, 2004) The Canadian mutual fund industry continued to post strong sales in April, as investors pumped $1.7 billion in new cash into the market, according to IFIC. “Net sales are the strongest for an April since 1998. Sales for the first four months of 2004 totaled $12.3 billion, compared with $8.8 billion in […]

By Steven Lamb |May 17, 2004

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Advocis offers B.C. advice on advisor incorporation

(May 14, 2004) With regulators in British Columbia considering a plan to allow advisors to incorporate, Advocis is offering suggestions as to how the program might work, including some stiff entry requirements. The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) is mulling over the creation of a new advisor registration category for “independent owner operators.” Details are […]

By Doug Watt |May 14, 2004

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Goodale reportedly backtracking on trust limits

(May 14, 2004) Pension fund managers might get their wish as federal Finance Minister Ralph Goodale says he will review the budget item that restricted pension participation in the income trust sector. When Goodale tabled the budget in March, it prohibited pensions from holding more than 1% of their assets in income trusts. Pensions were […]

By Steven Lamb |May 14, 2004

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