Industry

Raymond James adds veteran to team

Investment dealer Raymond James Ltd., has re-launched its flagship Toronto office in the Scotia Plaza. Hands-on management support will be key at the branch. The company recently brought on industry veteran Darren Coleman as vice president, financial advisor, portfolio manager and associate branch manager. Also, the branch is planning to take a different business approach; […]

By Staff |May 16, 2012

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Grant Thornton expands Western footprint

BCCA, a Winnipeg-based accounting and advisory firm joins Grant Thornton, effective August 1, 2012. With a team of 20, BCCA provides accounting and business advisory services—including audit, accounting, taxation, advisory services, litigation support, forensic accounting and business valuations—to Winnipeg-area businesses, and has for more than 50 years. “Our decision to combine with BCCA came after […]

By Staff |May 16, 2012

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Manulife names assistant vice president of GIPs

Manulife Investments appointed Michelle Ostermann, CFA, as its assistant vice president of Guaranteed Investment Products. Ostermann has seventeen years industry experience and has held several investment, business development and product roles at leading insurance companies. In her new role, Ostermann is responsible for all aspects of product management, development and strategy. Her team’s product suite […]

By Staff |May 16, 2012

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Morning roundup: Facebook fury; Executive pay; Debt problems everywhere

We’re committed to keeping you and your clients up-to-date with global industry news. Every morning, we offer articles from around the web. Here are some selections: – Facebook fury IPO fury at Facebook is proving a welcome distraction on Wall Street. The most anticipated stock offering so far this century got an extra bit of […]

By Staff |May 16, 2012

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