Industry

BoC names Deputy Governor

The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Lawrence L. Schembri as Deputy Governor, effective February 25, 2013.

By Staff |February 21, 2013

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FTI proposes changes to 2 Bissett funds

Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. has announced proposed changes to the investment objectives of Bissett Focus Balanced Fund and Bissett Focus Balanced Corporate Class, which will be voted on at special meetings of securityholders on or about April 22, 2013 in Toronto.

By Staff |February 21, 2013

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Canadians prefer mutual funds in RRSPs

Despite the wide range of investment options currently available to Canadians, mutual funds remain the core investment choice for Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), shows a study by BMO Financial. The poll finds that 72% of the participants with RRSPs hold mutual funds within their plan, and that mutual funds account for almost a third […]

By Staff |February 21, 2013

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CSA jails 7 in 2012

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today released its fifth annual Enforcement Report that outlines how securities regulators are actively working to protect investors and the integrity of Canada's capital markets. As securities fraud can cause tremendous harm to investors and Canada's capital markets, this year's report highlights the CSA's fraud enforcement efforts.

By Staff |February 21, 2013

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