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REITs debate growth versus income

Like most of the real estate investment industry, real estate investment trusts (REIT) are struggling. They have an additional hurdle, which is deciding whether to continue to pay out substantial tax-advantaged distributions to income investors, or cut payouts and save money for future growth. To cut or not to cut became a subject of panel […]

By Mark Noble |April 14, 2009

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Warren Goldring passes away

The Canadian mutual fund industry lost one of its founding luminaries today. C. Warren Goldring, co-founder and Honorary Chairman of AGF Management Ltd. has passed away. He was 81. Warren Goldring has not been directly involved in the company’s operations for more than a decade. “Warren was a great father, friend and colleague whose mentorship […]

By Steven Lamb |April 14, 2009

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OSC asked to improve reporting standards

The Ontario government has passed a motion calling on the province’s securities regulator to review current corporate reporting standards and to produce recommendations for enhanced disclosure. The resolution calls on the Ontario Securities Commission to review its current reporting requirements, consult with concerned stakeholders and to produce recommendations to enhance disclosure. The OSC should be […]

By Doug Watt |April 13, 2009

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Real estate mavens expect slow recovery

An overheated real estate market in North America was one of the culprits of this financial crisis. Those looking for a quick recovery in the sector are going to be sorely disappointed according to some of the top property buyers on the continent. Speaking at CIBC’s 14th annual North American Real Estate Conference, representatives of […]

By Mark Noble |April 13, 2009

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