Industry News

Former MFDA rep banned, fined $250,000

A hearing panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada has issued a Reasons for Decision document.

By Staff |November 4, 2014

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SEC charges 2 Canadians with penny stock fraud

The SEC has charged a pair of Canadian citizens with conducting an international microcap fraud scheme by stockpiling shares in a coal mining company and funding a multi-million dollar promotional campaign to hype the stock while simultaneously dumping their shares and routing the proceeds through offshore accounts.

By Staff |November 4, 2014

2 min read

Volatility means opportunity

Help clients take advantage of volatile markets.

By Melissa Shin |November 4, 2014

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Consider investing in railroads

Railroads have driven both Canadian and American economic growth for centuries. And the perfect storm of economic activity, new oil reserves and environmental concerns has recently pushed these companies to the investing forefront.

By Steve Barban and Russell Hope |November 4, 2014

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