Industry

Advisors welcome sanctions against Costello

(May 2, 2003) The Ontario Securities Commission’s (OSC) decision to impose stiff sanctions against popular financial commentator Brian Costello received some votes of support this week in Advisor.ca’s online discussion forum, the Talvest Town Hall. On Wednesday, April 30, the OSC reprimanded Costello, ordered him to pay $300,000 in costs, and ruled that his business […]

By Doug Watt |May 2, 2003

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Is there no place like the home construction sector?

Untitled Document Without much fanfare, one of last year’s losers is now rounding third base on the way to a homerun. Nobody expected it to be a winner this year. Given its record lately, it likely will be. That sector is home construction, which includes makers of building materials, construction, architecture and engineering firms, as […]

By Staff |May 2, 2003

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Conference organizers offer reassurances as SARS fears fade

(May 1, 2003) As Toronto moves toward containment of the SARS outbreak, financial conference organizers are taking steps to remind attendees that the majority of events are going ahead as scheduled. Yesterday, the Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute (CPBI) issued a public response to inquiries about its national conference, set for June 4-6 at the […]

By Doug Watt |May 1, 2003

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Analyst questions Mackenzie’s fund manager moves

(April 30, 2003) Mackenzie Financial’s recent move to sever ties with Janus Capital is being welcomed by fund industry analysts. But not everyone is sold on the managerial changes Mackenzie plans for the Janus funds. Last week, Mackenzie announced the termination of Janus as lead manager of the Janus American and Janus Global Equity funds. […]

By Doug Watt |April 30, 2003

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