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Advocis conference update: Leveraging: The good, the bad and the ugly

Association elects new national board for 2003-2004 Leveraging: The good, the bad and the ugly Maritime Life chief reminds advisors true value is in client relationships Taking stock a little early with association’s chair More Advocis Conference Coverage Taking stock a little early with association’s chair Maritime Life chief reminds advisors true value is in […]

By Deanne Gage |June 13, 2003

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CPP Investment Board eyes hedge fund strategies

(June 13, 2003) In another sign that distressed markets are pushing alternative investments into the mainstream, the manager of Canada’s public pension system is putting out a tender for hedge fund managers to add value to its portfolio of 2,000 stocks. The CPP Investment Board (CPPIB) manages a $17.5 billion portfolio that includes global stocks, […]

By Scot Blythe |June 13, 2003

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Advocis conference wrap-up: The complete report from

(June 2003) The first-ever Advocis national conference was held in St. John’s, Newfoundland, from June 11 to June 14. Advisor.ca was there to file the following reports about the various panel discussions, break-out educational sessions and the annual general meeting (as a bonus, this package includes a brand-new client communications guide for the rest of […]

By Staff |June 12, 2003

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Canada one of the top producers of millionaires, report says

(June 12, 2003) There is good news for advisors seeking to expand their high net worth practice, as Cap Gemini Ernst &Young and Merrill Lynch released details of their World Wealth Report. The number of high net worth (HNW) individuals in Canada rose last year, swelling the ranks of “The Millionaire’s Club” by 15,000 to […]

By Steven Lamb |June 12, 2003

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