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ScotiaMocatta launches base metals platform

ScotiaMocatta, the metals division of Scotiabank, has taken its base metals platform live, with a staff of nine based in London, New York and Hong Kong managing transactions in copper, aluminum, lead, nickel, tin and zinc. “Our growing client base was asking us to play a more significant role in base metals, and our team […]

By Staff |January 31, 2011

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MFDA to hear Laurier Capital Planning settlement

The MFDA today announced that it has issued a notice of settlement hearing regarding the presentation, review and consideration of a proposed settlement agreement by a hearing panel of the MFDA’s Prairie Regional Council. The settlement agreement will be between MFDA staff and Laurier Capital Planning Inc. (the “Respondent”) and involves matters for which the […]

By Staff |January 31, 2011

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“Too honest to be famous”

With its three sensationalist slogans, the least we can say is that the new advertising campaign of the Montreal chapter of the CFA hits below the belt: These three messages have been plastered on super-sized billboards along major roads in Montreal since Monday, January 24. According to the new advertising agency CFA Montreal has hired, […]

By Yves Bonneau |January 28, 2011

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Scotia Capital expands global fixed income team

Scotia Capital has announced Cesare Roselli has joined the firm’s fixed income team in London as managing director and head of sovereign, supranational and agency (SSA) origination in Europe. “Cesare Roselli’s strong ties with European public borrowers will be important to build a first-class business franchise,” said Greg Greer, managing director and head of capital […]

By Staff |January 28, 2011

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