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CSA app helps track saving, spending

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has launched a free mobile money management application and interactive web site called My Make it Count to help youth better understand and monitor their spending behaviour in real time. The app allows users to track the money they earn and spend each day, set savings goals, monitor their financial […]

By Staff |March 8, 2011

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Economic Indicators

Canadians less optimistic about retirement

The 2011 Canadian Unretirement Index, released by Sun Life Financial today, shows the average Canadian expects to retire at age 68—three years later than respondents reported in the same study a year ago. The economic downturn has had the most significant impact on the retirement expectations among those earning less than $50,000 per year. They’re […]

By Staff |March 8, 2011

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Speaker series to dispel myths of impact investing

Finally there is an asset class where philanthropy and desire for capital gains can cohabit without qualms or a clash. Known as impact investing, it is a growing phenomenon which requires the management of social and environmental performance alongside financial risks and returns. A participatory speaker series known as Eye4Impact kick starts March 29 in […]

By Vikram Barhat |March 8, 2011

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Canadians upbeat on finances, economy

Consumer confidence is higher now than it was in November of last year, according to the latest Harris/Decima-Investor’s Group Measure of Consumer Confidence. The upbeat mood also extended to their personal financial wellbeing and their short- and medium-term outlook—personally and for the Canadian economy. The overall measure of consumer confidence increased from 82.8 last November […]

By Staff |March 8, 2011

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Derivatives most serious threat: CFAs

A recent CFA Institute Financial Market Integrity Outlook Survey shows that CFA Institute members in 8 of the 16 largest markets see derivatives as the most serious issue facing global markets. While 23% of global respondents ranked derivatives as most serious, 20% consider financial reporting and market fraud as the most serious issue facing global […]

By Staff |March 8, 2011

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Scotia to merge fund team with Goodman & Co.

Scotia Asset Management has announced an overhaul for the management of several mutual funds, naming Goodman & Company, Investment Counsel Ltd. as sub advisor or portfolio manager. “We are pleased to expand our working relationship with the world class group of investment managers at Goodman & Company, Investment Counsel Ltd.”, said Glen Gowland, president and […]

By Staff |March 7, 2011

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State Street launches Collateral Tracking

State Street Corporation announced today the launch of a new Collateral Tracking service that helps asset managers and owners accurately assess and manage counterparty risk. Clients can now receive up-to-date reporting on the location and status of all collateral movements regardless of where the assets are held. The Collateral Tracking service expands the traditional core […]

By Staff |March 7, 2011

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Bank profits to drive 2011 expansion

Coming out of the recession, Canada’s banking sector looks better than many of its global peers. Tough regulation ensured that the banks steered clear of the leverage minefield that sank some foreign competitors and 2010 profits have topped records set in 2007. This presents the sector with unprecedented opportunities for growth and expansion, according to […]

By Steven Lamb |March 7, 2011

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Manulife rolls up sleeves on volunteerism

Manulife Financial has teamed up with Volunteer Canada on a national campaign to enrich the volunteer experience for Canadians. “Volunteering is fundamental to a healthy, democratic society so it is essential for the future of the sector that volunteers are more meaningfully engaged in Canada,” said Ruth MacKenzie, president and CEO of Volunteer Canada. “Organizations […]

March 7, 2011

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And the Visionary award winner is…

The ballots have been counted. Advisor.ca readers have spoken. We are pleased to announce the winner of the 'Name That Visionary' poll is Eric Sprott, the founder of Cormark Securities Inc. (formerly Sprott Securities Ltd).

By John Powell |March 4, 2011

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