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Canaccord announces Asia expansion

Canaccord Financial Inc. announced today that it is expanding its operations into Asia with the acquisition of The Balloch Group, a boutique Chinese investment bank, and an agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China. Canaccord’s operations in China are expected to begin in early January and from that time forward, The Balloch Group will be […]

By Staff |November 23, 2010

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Briefly: “AlphaPro offers preferred share ETF” and more news

AlphaPro Management has launched the Horizons AlphaPro Preferred Share ETF, Canada’s first actively managed preferred share exchange traded fund. The Preferred Share ETF began trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “HPR”. The sub-advisor to the Preferred Share ETF is Natcan Investment Management Inc., which also managed the Horizons AlphaPro Corporate Bond […]

By Staff |November 23, 2010

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Moody’s buys CSI Global Education

The country’s leading provider of financial learning, credentials, and certification, CSI Global Education Inc., has been sold to Moody’s Corporation, subject to customary closing adjustments. CSI will operate within Moody’s Analytics, strengthening the ratings agency’s capabilities for delivering credit training programs, research and analytical services, and risk management software to financial institutions worldwide. “We are […]

By Steven Lamb |November 22, 2010

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Briefly: “Mackenzie names co-leaders of Cundill team” and more news

Mackenzie Financial has named Andrew Massie and Lawrence Chin to lead its Cundill investment division, succeeding Jim Thompson, who is returning to the United States, and will rejoin Southeastern Asset Management, Inc., effective December 1. “I have enjoyed working with the Cundill team and everyone at Mackenzie, and with my return home, I am pleased […]

By Staff |November 22, 2010

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