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Desjardins GIG reports Q1 results

For the first three months ended March 31, 2013, Desjardins General Insurance Group (DGIG), a Desjardins Group subsidiary specializing in property and casualty insurance, posted a net income of $25.4 million. This was down 59.2% compared with the first quarter in 2012, which benefited from unusually favourable weather across the country.

By Staff |May 23, 2013

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Many firms not ready for regulatory changes

More than 25% of Canadian financial services providers are either "not very" or "not at all" prepared for upcoming regulatory changes, according to a recent survey by Randstad Canada in conjunction with Ipsos Reid.

By Staff |May 23, 2013

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Don’t underestimate senior clients

Retired clients are considered risk-averse, but there are always exceptions.

May 23, 2013

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Sell in May and go away?

As the summer draws near, the old adage, “Sell in May and go away” comes to mind for many. This seasonal approach involves selling stocks in May and returning to the equity market in the Fall.

By Staff |May 23, 2013

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