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Weekly Pulse: Apple pie

Political posturing continued this week as U.S. President Barack Obama embraced a $3.7 trillion debt cutting plan from a bipartisan group of senators known as the 'Gang of Six'. The administration signaled it may accept a shortterm increase in the debt ceiling if it is combined with a major agreement to cut the deficit.

By David Andrews |July 25, 2011

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Hedge funds struggling in June

Hedge funds continued to struggle in June as volatile market movements created a difficult trading environment, according to a commentary from Man Group plc, a London-based alternatives investment management firm.

By Staff |July 25, 2011

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CSA aims for compensation clarity

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has announced new reporting standards, aimed at providing investors with a better understanding of key risks, governance matters and compensation practices of publicly listed companies. To achieve this, the CSA is amending Form 51-102F6 Statement of Executive Compensation, effective October 31, 2011. The new version of the form will require […]

By Staff |July 22, 2011

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