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Claymore launches new income ETF

Claymore Investments has announced the launch of the Claymore Short Duration High Income ETF. The goal of the ETF is to maximize total returns, consisting of both tax efficient monthly distributions and capital appreciation, and to preserve capital. “We continue to believe that good income products are critical for Canadian investors,” said Som Seif, president […]

By Staff |March 1, 2011

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Desjardins research to be available in Europe

Desjardins Securities has signed a deal with ESN North America which will deliver the research on Canadian companies across Europe. “ESN North America is a natural partner for Desjardins Securities and Desjardins Group as a whole,” says Richard Nadeau, vice-chairman and managing director of capital markets with Desjardins Securities. “They provide access to over 1,200 […]

By Staff |March 1, 2011

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Nat. Bank offers Quebec stock index

National Bank Financial Group is launching a new stock index comprised exclusively of Quebec-based companies. “This index meets the need expressed my many investors, individuals or industry professionals alike, looking for an economical and efficient way to track the performance of Quebec-based companies,” said Jean-Philippe Cousineau, managing director, shares and co-director, institutional stocks, National Bank […]

By Staff |March 1, 2011

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IIROC seeks comment on UMIR amendments

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) has published for comment proposed amendments to the Universal Market Integrity Rules concerning the regulation of short sales and failed trades. The proposed amendments would repeal the restrictions on the price at which a short sale may be made on Canadian equity marketplaces. IIROC has also released […]

By Staff |February 28, 2011

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