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OSC issues investor alert

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is warning Ontario investors not to invest with Felmina Alliance Ltd. (“Felmina”), which purports to be located in Panama City, Panama and to have numerous representatives in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada.

By Staff |March 15, 2013

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Scotiabank joint venture with Bank of Beijing approved

Scotiabank today announced that along with its joint venture partner Bank of Beijing, the Bank of Beijing Scotiabank Asset Management Co. Ltd. has received regulatory approval for a license to operate as a fund management company in China.

By Staff |March 15, 2013

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Japan to enter major trade negotiations

The Financial Times reports Japan is set to enter trade negotiations with 11 countries, including the U.S.

By Staff |March 15, 2013

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Will you invest in horse sperm?

Tired of bonds that pay peanuts, investors are turning to Charlie Brown merchandise. And some asset-backed securities involving horses. The current push from investor will likely turn these exotic asset-backed securities, made from shipping containers to timeshares and pizza restaurant profits, one of the most sought-after on Wall Street, reports FT.com. These securities are created […]

By Staff |March 15, 2013

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