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Pension plans get a clean bill of health

Pension plans can cancel that next visit to the doctor — turns out they’re at their healthiest in years. A report released by Toronto-based rating agency DBRS says that despite what the public might think, pension plans are well funded and will continue to be for some time. According to the report, more than 90% […]

By Bryan Borzykowski |August 2, 2007

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Market downturn hammers July fund performance: Morningstar

The market downturn at the end of July turned a promising month of growth into a generally poor one for most mutual funds, according to preliminary fund performance data released today by Morningstar Canada. Morningstar says that fund performance for most of its fund indexes appeared to be heading for another month of solid consistent […]

By Mark Noble |August 2, 2007

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(August 1, 2007) HUB International Limited has entered into an agreement to acquire the Rigg Group, one of the largest Texas-based insurance brokers. Rigg’s subsidiaries include Wm. Rigg Co., a retail insurance brokerage; Rigg Insurance Managers Inc., a wholesale insurance brokerage; and Rigg Life Agency, a life and benefits brokerage. Rigg employs approximately 235 people. […]

By Staff |August 1, 2007

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Bad quarter for active managers, but the future could be bright

Despite faltering in Q2, active managers could see their returns rise over the next three months. The Russell Investments Q2 Active Management Survey reported that only 53% of Canadian investment managers beat the S&P/TSX Composite Index, down from 65% in Q1. However, Philip Lee, a fund analyst with Morningstar Canada says the market’s current volatility […]

By Bryan Borzykowski |August 1, 2007

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(July 31, 2007) Social investing just got a huge boost, as Credential Financial became the country’s first wealth management provider to join the Social Investment Organization. Joining the SIO as an associate member is a natural move for Credential. Its sister organization, the Ethical Funds Company, is the country’s leading manager of socially responsible mutual […]

By Staff |July 31, 2007

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Templeton Growth Fund talks up bargain U.S. equity

If the Canadian bull market is slowing down, your clients should consider taking their loonies across the border and buying blue-chip U.S. equities at bargain prices. So says Lisa Myers, the high-profile lead manager of Franklin Templeton’s flagship, Templeton Growth Fund. Myers, who gave a keynote address at Franklin Templeton’s Outlook and Opportunities Forum in […]

By Mark Noble |July 31, 2007

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ASC audit reveals IDA deficiencies

Normally, the Investment Dealers Association of Canada cracks down on industry rule-breakers, but what if it’s the association that needs a reprimand? On Monday the Alberta Securities Commission released a report outlining deficiencies with the prairie region IDA’s practices. Everything from registration to staff turnover and enforcement issues was covered in the audit, which is […]

By Bryan Borzykowski |July 31, 2007

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(July 30, 2007) RBC announced Monday that their former chairman and CEO, Rowland Cardwell, passed away on July 29. Cardwell led the bank from 1980 to 1986. “Rowland Frazee presided over RBC during one of the more challenging periods of our history, and his leadership was invaluable to our company, our industry and our country,” […]

By Staff |July 30, 2007

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CDOs and mortgage debt: The latest market bogeymen?

(August 2007) Collateralized debt obligations comprised of U.S. mortgage backed securities may have exposure to U.S. sub-prime loans. While most Canadian investors likely don’t invest in CDOs, they might have indirect exposure, leaving some to wonder whether mortgage-backed securities are a backdoor for sub-prime troubles to enter Canada. A CDO can be a very complex […]

By Mark Noble |July 30, 2007

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(July 27, 2007) This week’s market volatility has proven to be quite profitable for some, and not just the short-sellers. The TSX announced a one-day trading record was hit on Thursday, with 636,327 trades being filled. That tops the previous record set on February 27, 2007, of 615,066 trades. Total volume for the day was […]

By Staff |July 27, 2007

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