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Envision’s new VP shares leadership tips

David Lanphear has been named vice president, commercial banking and insurance at Envision Financial. Through his 15 years in financial services, Lanphear has held a number of senior positions. He shares these three leadership tips. 1. Step up and lead “Be an advocate for your team—remove barriers that are holding them back and make sure […]

By Staff |July 23, 2012

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Unregistered rep collected $14M from investors: OSC

The OSC finds Shaun Gerard McErlean and Securus Capital breached the Ontario Securities Act by raising $14 million from eight offshore investors.

By Staff |July 23, 2012

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Broker faces quasi-criminal charges: OSC

On July 20, 2012, the OSC laid quasi-criminal charges against Abraham Herbert Grossman for operating a fraudulent fundraising scheme. Between October 2009 and February 2011, Grossman and the Strategic Gifting Group—a sole proprietorship he ran in Ontario—operated the scheme and also offered donor introduction share gifting of Dixon Perot & Champion securities, which involved four […]

By Staff |July 23, 2012

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Advisor wins gold in Ultimate Frisbee

The Olympics haven't started, but Canada's already won gold. Dave Pettenuzzo, a Victoria, B.C.-based advisor with National Bank, was among the Canadians who placed first in the 2012 World Ultimate and Guts Championship, held in Japan July 7 to 14.

By Melissa Shin |July 23, 2012

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