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Target date set for automated trade processing

(June 9, 2003) The Canadian Capital Markets Association (CCMA) has announced a two-year plan to implement a fully automated system for institutional securities trading. Under the “straight-through processing” (STP) initiative, all industry players would be required to remove manual trade processing systems, including faxes, phone calls and e-mails, by June 2005. STP is a component […]

By Doug Watt |June 9, 2003

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(June 13, 2003) While there has been little change in the number of women working in the investment dealer industry, there does appear to be a shift in where women are working in the sector, according to a research report commissioned by Women in Capital Markets (WCM). There was a slight increase in the number […]

By Staff |June 9, 2003

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Sizing up the competition: Peak Financial in a buying mood

(June 9, 2003) Montreal-based Peak Financial is in talks with several rival mutual fund dealers which have recently been put up for sale, says the company’s president. And even though Peak is relatively small with $2 billion in assets, Robert Frances insists his firm is a potential buyer. “We are a buyer, we have financing […]

By Doug Watt |June 9, 2003

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June’s Advisor’s Edge full of innovative tips to keep your practice afloat

(June 6, 2003) Have the past few years cast your practice adrift on a sea of uncertainty? Then the June issue of Advisor’s Edge is throwing you a lifeline with its cover story on how to grow your practice in today’s turbulent times. “This article really addresses the issue of how to increase revenues and […]

By John Craig |June 6, 2003

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SIO conference update: SRI — Time for a new name?

Corporate governance focus seen as opportunity for social investment State of the SRI nation: SIO boss reviews social investment industry on eve of conference (June 6, 2003) Canada’s socially responsible investment industry needs to improve its communication strategies — and perhaps consider a name change — if it hopes to grab a bigger share of […]

By Doug Watt |June 6, 2003

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CIFPs conference update: What is a financial planner?

CIFPs elects John Charrette first chair of association Association counting on community, clarity to woo new members Family matters: CIFPs gears up for first conference M ore CIFP Conference Coverage Family matters: CIFPs gears up for first conference Association counting on community, clarity to woo new members CIFPs elects John Charrette first chair of association […]

By Jennifer McLaughlin |June 6, 2003

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CIFPs wrap-up: Complete coverage from new association’s inaugural conference

(June 2003) The Canadian Institute of Financial Planners (CIFPs) held its inaugural conference in Huntsville, Ontario, in June, with a strong thematic emphasis on family and community emerging from the two-day event. Taking in education sessions ranging from an update on the state of the CFP designation globally to a roundtable discussion on the definition […]

By Jennifer McLaughlin |June 5, 2003

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CIFPs conference update: Planner’s

CIFPs elects John Charrette first chair of association Association counting on community, clarity to woo new members Family matters: CIFPs gears up for first conference (June 5, 2003) Though he looked like an average delegate, Harold Geller quickly identified himself as a financial planner’s worst nightmare. The litigation lawyer from Ottawa-based Milton, Geller LLP, whose […]

By Jennifer McLaughlin |June 5, 2003

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IDA boss defends new analyst rules

(June 5, 2003) IDA president Joe Oliver faced some tough questions yesterday as he presented the latest version of his association’s proposed policy on research analyst standards at a luncheon held by the Toronto Society of Financial Analysts. Policy 11 has been revised in response to 18 recommendations from the Securities Industry Committee on Analyst […]

By Caroline Cakebread |June 5, 2003

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SIO conference update: Fund manager offers strategies to combat SRI naysayers

Corporate governance focus seen as opportunity for social investment State of the SRI nation: SIO boss reviews social investment industry on eve of conference (June 4, 2003) The average mainstream investor remains skeptical about socially responsible investing (SRI). While there will always be critics, advisors can respond positively to some of their clients’ concerns about […]

By Doug Watt |June 4, 2003

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