Industry

Media companies are good buys

The U.S. consumer sector has lagged this year, but there are opportunities.

April 4, 2013

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Desjardins acquires 40% of Qtrade shares

Desjardins Financial Corporation Inc., a subsidiary of Desjardins Group, has completed the purchase of 40% of Qtrade Financial Group’s outstanding shares on a fully diluted basis. All the requisite approvals have been obtained for this transaction. Read: Great-West to acquire Irish Life “This deal will be beneficial to Qtrade clients and the co-operative movement across […]

By Staff |April 3, 2013

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Should clients drop 10/8s?

Canadian investors are being pushed to wrap up their 10/8s, but what are their options?

April 3, 2013

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MFDA for stronger supervisory structure

The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA) has advised fund dealers to take more stringent supervisory measures to determine suitability of investments as they relate to seniors, sale of exempt securities, and use of leverage. Read: MFDA revises rep’s terms of settlement In a bulletin detailing its regulatory priorities, the SRO recommends dealers “assess […]

By Staff |April 3, 2013

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