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Gavin Graham joins Excel Funds

Gavin Graham, the 30-year veteran of money management in London, Hong Kong, San Francisco and Toronto, has signed on as global strategist with Toronto-based Excel Funds Management Inc. His range of responsibilities includes working with the advisor channel. Bringing Graham onboard helps shore up Excel Funds’ claim on the emerging markets sector. Graham left his […]

By Al Emid |March 3, 2010

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Budget 2010: Wait until next time

Being the Minister of Finance is a thankless task at the best of times and these, my friends, are the worst of times. For other ministers and government backbenchers there have been numerous opportunities for photo-ops with constituents as they announce new infrastructure programs or industry grants designed to kick-start the economy. The tax breaks […]

By Don McIver |March 3, 2010

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The number of personal bankruptcies skyrocketed in 2009. According to The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, 151,712 Canadians filed for personal bankruptcy or for a consumer proposal last year. New federal bankruptcy rules increased the cost of filing for bankruptcy, causing a number of Canadians to file consumer proposals instead. The sharp 31% increase […]

By Staff |March 3, 2010

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Budget 2010: An advisor wish list

As a warm up to the federal 2010 budget, we asked advisors what their dream budget would look like. And they sure spoke up. Here’s a wish list of things they think would make their jobs easier and their clients happier. James Hymas, president, Hymas Investment Management Inc. • A clear-cut plan for a balanced […]

By Kanupriya Vashisht |March 3, 2010

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