Industry

Canadians will get raises in 2013: survey

Data released today predicts average salary increases of 2.9% in Quebec and across Canada in 2013.

By Staff |October 3, 2012

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FBI probes insider trading

U.S. authorities are going after corrupt traders with renewed vigour. The number of new FBI investigations into insider trading shot up 43% nationwide for the fiscal year that ended September 30, according to a report on FT. Read: Hedge fund founder convicted of insider trading “Since 2009, criminal charges have been filed against 72 hedge […]

By Staff |October 3, 2012

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Business owners more optimistic

For the first time in five months, optimism among Canada’s small- and medium-size businesses rose in September, finds the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The Business Barometer index increased to 62.0, from 60.0 in August. Read: Small biz confidence declines, again “Despite this good news, however, the index level still suggests Canada’s economy is […]

By Staff |October 3, 2012

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Get a grip on high executive pay

The investment industry has to turn up the heat on high executive pay, says a new white paper by NEI Ethical Funds.

By Staff |October 3, 2012

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