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Invesco changes risk rating on 4 funds

Invesco Canada announced a change to the risk ratings of four of its mutual funds, effective today. The risk ratings of Trimark Global Endeavour Fund and Trimark Global Endeavour Class are changing from “medium to high” to “medium.” Read: Invesco to merge global funds Also, the risk ratings of PowerShares Tactical Bond Fund and PowerShares […]

By Staff |July 30, 2012

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ScotiaMcLeod team moves to Macquarie

Macquarie Private Wealth has acquired a $120-million Calgary-based team from ScotiaMcLeod.

By Staff |July 30, 2012

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CRA offers relief to disaster victims

Canadians affected by devastating weather events—such as forest fires, tornadoes, floods, landslides and hurricanes—have only one thing on their minds: rebuilding their lives. For this reason, the CRA reminds taxpayers (and their advisors) that they can apply for relief if unable to make payments. “Weather events can prevent Canadians from meeting their tax obligations,” she […]

By Staff |July 30, 2012

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BlackRock launches 5 low-volatility ETFs

BlackRock Asset Management Canada has introduced a suite of minimum-volatility ETFs to the Canadian marketplace. The five new funds will provide Canadians with access to Canada and the U.S., as well as developed international, global and emerging markets. They begin trading on the TSX today. The typical market portfolio seeks to balance risk by including […]

By Staff |July 30, 2012

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