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By Staff |February 13, 2007

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(February 13, 2007) A report by CIBC World Markets predicts legislation to curb greenhouse gas emissions will have a significant effect on the TSX, since 40% of its market value is tied up in firms that will be adversely impacted by new regulations. “Investors will soon have to recognize carbon liabilities as part of a […]

By Staff |February 13, 2007

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Buyout funding surges, venture capital flat

Canada’s venture capital industry showed some signs of improvement in 2006, though posting remarkably flat levels of capital investment, according to the annual report of Canada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA). The real surprise came in the buyout market, which the CVCA reported for the first time this year. Fundraising efforts by buyout […]

By Steven Lamb |February 13, 2007

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(February 12, 2007) B2B Trust, a subsidiary of Laurentian Bank, announced Monday the signing of agreements with Meritas Financial Inc. for the distribution of investment loan and RRSP loan programs. B2B Trust said that it serves the majority of Canadian mutual fund companies that do not have an in-house lending capability and choose to offer […]

By Staff |February 12, 2007

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