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Private equity deals set record in Q1

Merger and acquisition activity on the TSX reached a fever pitch status in the first quarter of 2007, with private equity making up an ever-increasing part of the buyout game, according to the latest statistics from the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. Private equity funds splashed out $5.1 billion in 36 separate deals […]

By Steven Lamb |May 15, 2007

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Fund sales ride hot streak into April

The mutual fund industry continued its winning ways in April, with $2.5 billion in net sales, marking the best performance for the month in nearly a decade, according to the latest report from IFIC. April is traditionally a poor month for sales since it is the first month past the RRSP deadline, says Rudy Luukko, […]

By Mark Noble |May 15, 2007

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(May 14, 2007) Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty addressed the Toronto Board of Trade on Monday, to clarify the government’s proposed anti-tax-haven initiative. Corporate Canada has been pressuring Flaherty to rescind a controversial tax measure that eliminates interest deductibility on investment loans used by foreign subsidiaries of Canadian companies. In his speech to the Board […]

By Staff |May 14, 2007

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Insurance industry finally adopts XML standard

You’ve heard it time and time again — the life insurance industry prefers their paper processes over electronic ones. But a new survey released by the Canadian Life Insurance Electronic Standards Association shows that more companies are going digital than ever before. The report, which was introduced to CLEIDIS members at their annual general meeting […]

By Bryan Borzykowski |May 14, 2007

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Hot markets require closer attention: OSFI

High-flying markets and few investor complaints may sound like an idyllic financial setting, but it is exactly the kind of scene that requires extra vigilance on the part of regulators, according to Julie Dickson, acting superintendent, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada. “We have to remember that if shocks could be anticipated, they […]

By Mark Noble |May 14, 2007

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(May 11, 2007) The strong employment gains that Canada has experienced since September 2006, started to subside in April, Statistics Canada reports. Yet, at 6.1%, the unemployment rate remains at a historic 33- year low. Most of the growth this year has been in the service sector. So the slowdown in overall growth could be […]

By Staff |May 11, 2007

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Pension fears subside

Fears about a looming pension crisis have receded somewhat since last year, according to the Conference Board of Canada’s fourth annual survey of pension plan sponsors. Much of that that can be attributed to a year of good investment returns. Nevertheless, long-term affordability issues weigh on plan sponsors, particularly since there’s a $20 billion gap […]

By Scot Blythe |May 11, 2007

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(May 10, 2007) The TSX is hoping an expansion into new markets will help the company thrive in an era of growing global competition, according to Rik Parkhill, president of TSX Markets. “We at TSX operate in a very competitive global environment and we see competition in our listings, trading and data business everyday,” Parkhill […]

By Staff |May 10, 2007

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HNW market tough nut to crack

The high-net-worth marketplace in Canada is booming and does not appear to be letting up. With a projected growth rate of nearly 88% over the next seven years, it’s a hotbed of opportunity for advisors across all wealth-management channels, according to Earl Bederman, president of Investor Economics. Speaking to advisor audience members Wednesday at a […]

By Heidi Staseson |May 10, 2007

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OBSI relies on bad publicity

In the hierarchy of regulators and industry overseers, the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments may, at first glance, not appear to be very powerful. While provincial regulators or the SROs can end a career, OBSI can only make non-binding recommendations for investor compensation. But the ombudsman does have a powerful weapon in his arsenal: […]

By Steven Lamb |May 10, 2007

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