Industry

Friday Funnies: Net nuts; A gut purchase

In 2009, we asked advisors to share their funniest tales in hopes of bringing some levity to the dark days of the financial crisis. We’re bringing them back on Fridays so you’ll get a few laughs going into the weekend. Here’s our next installment.

By Philip Porado |August 24, 2012

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What are the weirdest celeb insurance policies?

Sure, celebs have to take care of themselves to stay at the top. But how much is Julia Roberts’ signature smile worth? How about soccer star Christiano Ronaldo’s legs or Bruce Springsteen’s vocal chords? Judging by their insurance policies, the answers are $30 million, $144 million and $6 million, respectively, finds Kanetix.ca. The company counted […]

By Staff |August 24, 2012

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PowerShares launches ETF

PowerShares Tactical Bond (PTB) is a new diversified fixed-income ETF that provides income and capital growth. PTB invests in a mix of Canadian government, investment-grade corporate and real return bonds, and U.S. high-yield corporate bonds. It employs tactical shifts to take advantage of market opportunities while protecting capital during down turns. “PTB provides the opportunity […]

By Staff |August 24, 2012

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Canadian clients dissatisfied: survey

Canadian investors are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with their advisors, says the 2012 J.D. Power and Associates Canadian Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study.

By Staff |August 23, 2012

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