Industry

U.S. crisis: Fearing the worst, world hopes for best

Having been taken hostage, the world is waiting with bated breath for the outcome of today's vote on a newly modified plan in the hope that a compromise will be reached by the U.S. politicians over raising the country’s $14.3 trillion borrowing limit by the August 2. But the world's also got a nervous eye on the possibility of the current impasse remaining unresolved pushing the U.S. into debt default.

By Vikram Barhat |July 28, 2011

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Keeping regulators happy

Most people in this business fear regulators, and for good reason. But the first step in dealing with them effectively is to understand they are themselves motivated by fear, said Stephanie McManus, president of Compliance Support Services at the Advisor Group’s annual Distributors’ Summit.

By Dean DiSpalatro |July 28, 2011

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Rahal Warren & Chugh join MNP

Calgary-based accounting firm Rahal Warren & Chugh has announced it will merge with MNP LLP, one of Canada’s largest chartered accounting and consulting firms, effective September 1, 2011.

By Staff |July 27, 2011

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Canadians active in online banking

Comfort with online banking is high among Canadians, according to new statistics from comScore, Inc.

By Staff |July 27, 2011

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