Industry

High paying jobs drive growth: CIBC

There were 155,000 new jobs in Canada in the first half of 2012. And the majority of these positions were high paying, finds CIBC. The number of full-time paid employees in petroleum and coal manufacturing, oil and gas extraction, heavy and civil engineering construction and transportation equipment manufacturing increased 1.6%, says Benjamin Tal, deputy chief […]

By Staff |July 12, 2012

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Investors wary of scandal

Financial institutions like Barlcays and JP Morgan have been hogging the limelight lately, pushing officials and investors alike to question the integrity of the industry. Help your clients cut through the noise and focus on rational planning.

July 12, 2012

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Corporate boards must manage risk

The string of recent news concerning faltering global companies—such as Barclays and JPMorgan Chase—indicates a need to change the corporate culture perpetuated by some professional boards, says a new report from the CFA Institute called Visionary Board Leadership: Stewardship for the Long Term. Rather than focusing on short-term goals, says the CFA, publicly traded companies […]

By Staff |July 12, 2012

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Canadians predict recession for U.S.: survey

Canadians are optimistic about our country’s financial outlook, but are anxious about the poor performance and weak recovery of our Southern neighbours, says a BMO Harris Private Banking study. Read: Canadian equities make a comeback Almost three-quarters (72%) are worried global economic troubles will impact Canada’s relative prosperity and their portfolios, with 41% predicting the […]

By Staff |July 12, 2012

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