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Active managers still lag index: SPIVA Scorecard

How did Canadian active managers do last year? The S&P Indices Versus Active Funds (SPIVA) Scorecard, which tracks the performance of actively managed funds against their relevant S&P benchmarks, suggests most managers continue to lag the index.

By Staff |April 16, 2015

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CSA proposes expanding passport system

CSA has published proposals to expand the passport system to two areas.

By Staff |April 16, 2015

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Advisors and clients bearish heading into Q2

Following the increase in bullish sentiment on gold prices, investors also showed increased bullishness for silver bullion, moving to 41% from 36% last quarter. The majority of advisors were neutral on silver, at 43%.

By Staff |April 16, 2015

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Manulife eyes big savings with cubicle-cutting office renos

Manulife is adopting a cost-cutting strategy other big corporations have used to great effect, reports Bloomberg.

By Staff |April 16, 2015

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