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(December 6, 2006) Believe it or not, sometimes people will not accept free money. That’s the finding of an Environics poll commissioned by H&R Block Canada, which found that more than half of Canadians are unaware of new tax credits included in the first Conservative budget. “More than 80% of full-time-employed Canadians polled said they […]

By Staff |December 6, 2006

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Tax breaks a boon for charitable funds

December has historically been a peak month for charitable donations. But new laws that allow investors to donate securities without paying any tax on the capital gains have led to an unprecedented spirit of giving in the industry, as well as one of the biggest opportunities in years for advisors to bring a new dynamic […]

By Mark Noble |December 6, 2006

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(December 5, 2006) The Bank of Canada has held the line on interest rates, leaving the Bank rate unchanged at 4.5% and maintaining a target of 4.25% for the overnight rate. The stability of rate policy indicates that the Bank has not changed its economic outlook for 2007 and 2008, despite slightly weaker than expected […]

By Staff |December 5, 2006

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Advisor.ca launches Fund Wrap Filter tool

Mutual fund wrap programs have been hugely successful over the past few years in Canada, attracting billions in investor dollars. Success among the early providers has led to a proliferation of wrap programs. But is there an easy way to sort through them all and find just the right one for your client? There is […]

By Steven Lamb |December 5, 2006

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SRO’s offer compliance clarity

When Jean Chrétien was asked by reporters on the floor of last week’s Liberal convention about the motion to declare the Quebecois a nation, he replied, “I’m for clarity, and I love clarity.” Canada’s SROs feel the same way about compliance. Last week, the staff of Market Regulation Services, the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of […]

By Mark Brown |December 5, 2006

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(December 4, 2006) The IDA has imposed a fine of $25,000 on Denes Luciano Fransesco Peroni and Robert Paul Joseph Hétu, having found the pair “knowingly engaged in conduct unbecoming and contrary to the public interest.” Both were listed as approved persons with the Sudbury branch of Berkshire Securities Inc. at the time. The IDA […]

By Staff |December 4, 2006

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Trusts fail to deflate fund performance

Despite the massive sell-off among income trusts, the mutual fund industry still managed to post “spectacular” gains in November, according to the latest data from Morningstar Canada. All but one of the 42 Morningstar Canada Fund Indices posted positive returns on the month, with Canadian High Income Equity Fund Index being the sole loser in […]

By Steven Lamb |December 4, 2006

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Canaccord faces stiff fine from IDA

The IDA has levied a fine of $750,000 on Canaccord Capital Corporation and co-branch managers Donald Grant Macdonald and Paul Peter DiPasquale. The fine is the result of an admission that the firm failed to properly supervise the activities of John Frederick Pryde, who is no longer with the firm. In the settlement reached with […]

By Steven Lamb |December 4, 2006

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RRSP season starts with a bang

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s income trust bombshell appears to have had little effect on the mutual fund industry. IFIC estimates preliminary net sales for November at around $2.3 billion. “This marks the highest November sales since 2001 and the fifth straight month in which net assets have increased,” said Pat Dunwoody, vice-president, member services & […]

By Staff |December 4, 2006

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(December 1, 2006) The board of directors of the Montreal Exchange has decided in favour of listing the exchange’s shares on stock markets, starting in the spring of next year. The board also announced Friday that it will proceed with the listing without an initial public offering. “The board’s decision to list the Montreal Exchange’s […]

By Staff |December 1, 2006

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