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5 social media tips: Digital Day 2012

Advisor.ca’s Philip Porado is live tweeting from the 2012 Digital Day Conference today.

By Staff |October 22, 2012

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Macquarie appoints VP of public venture capital

Macquarie Private Wealth has announced Cameron Rees has joined the firm as vice president of public venture capital. He’ll be based in Calgary.

By Staff |October 22, 2012

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Cdns splurge hundreds of dollars each month

Canadians spend an average of $306 per month on unplanned purchases and splurges, finds a Scotiabank poll. These add up over time, and can include a random night out, buying clothes while window shopping, or picking up a latte. Read: Canadians spend thousands on impulse buys “Planning for unplanned spending can be as easy as […]

By Staff |October 22, 2012

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“Tell-all” Goldman Sachs book lacks new info

Ex-employee Greg Smith’s 277-page book, Why I Left Goldman Sachs, is now for sale. But while it paints an unflattering picture of the firm, reports FT.com, it doesn’t contain any new information that could jeopardize the U.S. investment bank. Smith’s resignation coincided with a New York Times op-ed piece where he blamed the bank, saying […]

By Wire services |October 22, 2012

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