Industry

CI buys majority stake in Marret

CI Financial Corp. has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Marret Asset Management Inc., an alternative asset manager specializing in global and Canadian fixed income.

By Staff |September 26, 2013

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BB CEO could leave with $55.6M

BlackBerry head Thorsten Heins is in line for up to $55.6 million in severance, reports the Toronto Star.

By Staff |September 26, 2013

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Private firms expect strong growth

Canadian private companies have forecasted a 7.6% growth rate at a time when national growth is 2%, according to early results from Business Insights 2013, PwC's latest study on the ownership, performance and concerns of over 350 Canadian private companies.

By Staff |September 26, 2013

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Small biz confidence dips

Small business optimism was down but remained relatively strong in September, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The Business Barometer index slipped 1.4 points from August's 65.9, but September's 64.5 score still counts as one of the better results for 2013.

By Staff |September 26, 2013

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